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Australian Story

1996 – nowShow31 seasons1111 episodes

DocumentaryNews
65
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.7

A moving, wholesome documentary series about a real life story and everyday modern life.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want something to laugh at

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Not for scares, laughs or adrenaline.

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Episodes

31 seasons · 1111 episodes · best: S29E25 "Leading Man - Michael Theo" 9.2

Episodes

5.0
6.6
8.6
8.0
9.2
8.2

Story

Putting the "real" back into reality television, Australian Story is an award-winning documentary series with no narrator and no agendas — just authentic stories told entirely in people's own words.

Feels like

  • Anthology Documentary
  • Intimate Storytelling
  • Human Resilience
  • Emotional Catharsis
  • Everyday Heroes
  • Family Bonds
  • Hopeful Realism
  • Character-Driven
  • Gentle Pacing
  • Social Empathy

Cast

16 of 16 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Olivia Rousset, Mayeta Clark
Produced by
Caitlin Shea, Rebecca Latham, Ben Cheshire

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

May 29, 1996 · March 30, 2026 · Still running

First aired
May 29, 1996
Latest episode
March 30, 2026
Status
Still running
Length
31 seasons · 1111 episodes
Genres
Documentary, News
Original language
English

Q&A

6 questions, like "Is Australian Story worth watching?"

Questions about Australian Story

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Australian Story worth watching?

65
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 65 (IMDb 7.7). Season 22 is the weak spot, with an IMDb average of 5.0 against 9.2 for the best season.

Which season of Australian Story is best?

Season 29, with an IMDb average of 9.2. Season 22 is the weakest at 5.0. The highest-rated episode is Leading Man - Michael Theo (season 29, episode 25) at 9.2, and the lowest is Long Way from Home Part 1 (season 22, episode 21) at 5.0.

Is Australian Story okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

How long does it take to watch Australian Story?

556 h

About 556 hours: 1111 episodes in 31 seasons of about 30 minutes each since 1996, and it's still in production.

Is Australian Story plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Can I half-watch Australian Story?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.