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Women of the Sun

1982Show1 season4 episodes

Drama
75
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.0

A deeply moving, melancholic drama series about history and family.

Good for date night · friends night · binge-friendly

Skip it if you want fast pacing · you want to half-watch while scrolling

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Not for laughs, warmth or comfort.

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Episodes

1 season · 4 episodes · best: S1E1 "Alinta, the Flame" 8.5

Episodes

8.5

Story

Follows the lives and struggles of four generations Australian Aboriginal women from the 1820s to the 1980s.

Feels like

  • Australian Aboriginal History
  • Intergenerational Saga
  • Female-Centric Narrative
  • Social Justice Drama
  • Cultural Identity
  • Historical Trauma
  • Political Intrigue
  • Family Secrets
  • Resilience and Resistance

Cast

18 of 18 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
David Stevens, James Ricketson, Geoffrey Nottage
Written by
Sonia Borg, Hyllus Maris
Produced by
Bob Weis
Music by
Red Symons

Everyone

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

Facts

July 5, 1982 · July 26, 1982 · Ended

First aired
July 5, 1982
Last aired
July 26, 1982
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 4 episodes
Content
Violence, Sexual Content, Strong Language
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
Australia
Available in
1 country

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream Women of the Sun?"

Questions about Women of the Sun

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Women of the Sun?

It streams in 1 other country, but not in the United States.

Is Women of the Sun worth watching?

75
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 75 (IMDb 8).

Is Women of the Sun good for date night?

and 1 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightIntergenerational

Yes: romance is 6 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is Women of the Sun plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on pathos (9 of 10) and character depth (8 of 10) more than on its plot.