Added in September 2026 September 2026 brought another fresh selection of stories to Beamafilm, spanning compelling documentaries, distinctive independent cinema and thought-provoking stories from around the world. Whether you’re looking to be entertained, inspired or transported somewhere new, there’s plenty to discover in our latest additions.
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Bernard Jordan escapes from his care home to attend the 70th Anniversary of the D-Day Landings in France. Based on a true story.
Focuses on the intense, high-stakes responsibilities and decisions Golda Meir (Helen Mirren), known as the 'Iron Lady of Israel,' faced during the Yom Kippur War in 1973.
An unlikely friendship forms between a troubled young woman and an uptight court judge.
In 1947, on a beach in Normandy, Madeleine, a waitress in a hotel-restaurant and mother of a little boy, meets François, a rich student. Over time, it is discovered that François seeks to escape by intertwining Madeleine's fate...
Meet the mob of ‘street smart’ kangaroos moving into Australia’s capital city.
Deep in a midlife crisis, Frank, a faith and financial influencer on the edge of divorce, finds himself befriending his new neighbour - Frank - a happily separated carpenter and artist who enjoys life. As their friendship grows and...
The Story Behind the Symphony Inspired by No Friend but the Mountains follows a Kurdish Iranian refugee’s journey as his experiences of exile and detention are transformed into a powerful symphonic work....
Escape to Costa Rica: Called by the Ocean follows the incredible journey of female olive ridley sea turtles along Costa Rica’s coastline, from nesting on the beaches where they were born to the perilous race of hatchlings into the...
A scientist awakens to find himself alone in the world. In a desperate attempt to search for others, he finds only two who have their own agenda.
Experience the world's most vibrant and culturally significant festivals across four continents....
A team of scientists dive into the unknown world of an acid reef – what will they find?
Take a unique journey into the world of cutting-edge architecture in Australia and Asia through the personal lens of architectural photographer John Gollings.
The Last of the Big Tuskers is a cinematic documentary exploring the rarest of African elephants—massive “supertuskers” with tusks over 100 pounds and nearly 9 feet long. Centered on Isilo, the legendary “King of Kings,” the film...
Judy Muir first swam with dolphins 15 years ago. She has turned her passion into a successful eco tour business but worries about what impact the tours may be having on the dolphins.
A Black tank battalion must stop Germany's advance in the Battle of the Bulge.
Testing for Tomorrow follows journalist Renée Brack as she confronts her risk of Alzheimer’s by participating in medical research after losing her father to the disease....
Starlady is not your ordinary youth worker – with fabulous hair and outrageous outfits she is training young indigenous people in the art of hairdressing.
Late in life, Cass is drawn to his long-forsaken childhood home of Bundaberg, where he finds himself on a spiritual search for redemption.
How a national nuisance helped shape Australia and its people.
In a city teetering on the edge, a drug dealer, a woman trapped in a polite relationship, a disillusioned poet, drift through one relentless day.
A dedicated team of Tiwi Islanders work around the clock to keep their kids safe.
An underground trivia legend in NYC, faces a mysterious unbeaten game show from his past when he battles his rival to reclaim the greatness he once had.
An American crime sketch artist becomes entangled in Cambodia’s underworld while investigating her brother’s mysterious death.
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Bernard Jordan escapes from his care home to attend the 70th Anniversary of the D - Day Landings in France . Based on a true story .
Focuses on the intense , high - stakes responsibilities and decisions Golda Meir ( Helen Mirren ) , known as the ' Iron Lady of Israel , ' faced during the Yom Kippur War in 1973 .
An unlikely friendship forms between a troubled young woman and an uptight court judge .
In 1947 , on a beach in Normandy , Madeleine , a waitress in a hotel - restaurant and mother of a little boy , meets Fran ç ois , a rich student . Over time , it is discovered that Fran ç ois seeks to escape by intertwining Madeleine ' s fate ...
Meet the mob of ‘ street smart ’ kangaroos moving into Australia ’ s capital city .
Deep in a midlife crisis , Frank , a faith and financial influencer on the edge of divorce , finds himself befriending his new neighbour - Frank - a happily separated carpenter and artist who enjoys life . As their friendship grows and ...
The Story Behind the Symphony Inspired by No Friend but the Mountains follows a Kurdish Iranian refugee ’ s journey as his experiences of exile and detention are transformed into a powerful symphonic work . ...
Escape to Costa Rica : Called by the Ocean follows the incredible journey of female olive ridley sea turtles along Costa Rica ’ s coastline , from nesting on the beaches where they were born to the perilous race of hatchlings into the ...
A scientist awakens to find himself alone in the world . In a desperate attempt to search for others , he finds only two who have their own agenda .
Experience the world ' s most vibrant and culturally significant festivals across four continents . ...
A team of scientists dive into the unknown world of an acid reef – what will they find ?
Take a unique journey into the world of cutting - edge architecture in Australia and Asia through the personal lens of architectural photographer John Gollings .
The Last of the Big Tuskers is a cinematic documentary exploring the rarest of African elephants — massive “ supertuskers ” with tusks over 100 pounds and nearly 9 feet long . Centered on Isilo , the legendary “ King of Kings , ” the film ...
Judy Muir first swam with dolphins 15 years ago . She has turned her passion into a successful eco tour business but worries about what impact the tours may be having on the dolphins .
A Black tank battalion must stop Germany ' s advance in the Battle of the Bulge .
Testing for Tomorrow follows journalist Ren é e Brack as she confronts her risk of Alzheimer ’ s by participating in medical research after losing her father to the disease . ...
Starlady is not your ordinary youth worker – with fabulous hair and outrageous outfits she is training young indigenous people in the art of hairdressing .
Late in life , Cass is drawn to his long - forsaken childhood home of Bundaberg , where he finds himself on a spiritual search for redemption .
How a national nuisance helped shape Australia and its people .
In a city teetering on the edge , a drug dealer , a woman trapped in a polite relationship , a disillusioned poet , drift through one relentless day .
A dedicated team of Tiwi Islanders work around the clock to keep their kids safe .
An underground trivia legend in NYC , faces a mysterious unbeaten game show from his past when he battles his rival to reclaim the greatness he once had .
An American crime sketch artist becomes entangled in Cambodia ’ s underworld while investigating her brother ’ s mysterious death .
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This partnership will empower libraries to provide their patrons with seamless access to Beamafilm ’ s extensive collection of high - quality streaming content ...
M o v e O v e r N e t f l i x : S c o o p
K ā piti Coast District Libraries have launched a movie and documentary streaming service , free to all its library card holders , as part of its growing suite of e - services .
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O n B e a m a f i l m : B e a u t i f u l L i e s
Rachel reviews a movie from our free Beamafilm collection .
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If you ’ re as excited about film history as you are about watching new releases ( or even more so ) , then every year is a stellar year for movies . There ’ s always a classic ...
A l e g a c y l i k e n o o t h e r – 7 f i l m s t h a t h i g h l i g h t ...
“ I know how to walk across the land in front of a camera , because I belong there . ” After a four - year battle with lung cancer , cultural icon and creative luminary , ...
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O n B e a m a f i l m : D o I S o u n d G a y ?
Philip reviews a documentary from our free Beamafilm digital collection .
O n B e a m a f i l m : T h r e e S u m m e r s
Watch Rachel ' s video review of the film which follows the developing relationship of two very different musicians as they meet at the annual Westival , a music ...
B e a m a f i l m : A u s t r a l a s i a n s e r v i c e o f f e r s m o r e ...
Beamafilm is a streaming service , available at many public and university libraries throughout New Zealand , that allows free access to a catalogue of more than ...
C r e a t e Y o u r O w n I n t e r n a t i o n a l F i l m F e s t i v a l ...
Craving the good days when you could luxuriously go through film festival brochures and put a tick next to all the movies you wanted to see ? ...
D r a m a R e p o r t 2 0 2 1 / 2 2 : R e c o r d $ 2 . 2 9 b i l l i o ...
Screen Australia ’ s 32nd annual Drama Report released today underscores the impact of the streaming industry with an all - time high expenditure in Australia on ...
T i r e d o f N e t f l i x ? T r y t h e s e f r e e s t r e a m i n g ...
In this time of ultimate movie and TV series bingeing , have you watched all the good movies on Netflix ? Not a fan of those Marvel movies or those hit - or - miss ...
A l l m o v i e s a n d T V s h o w s o n B e a m a f i l m
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B e a m a f i l m : A u s t r a l a s i a n s e r v i c e o f f e r s m o r e ...
Billed as Australasia ’ s “ most innovative streaming platform ” , it claims to be committed to “ championing local and independent voices ” and offering content ...
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Typically , streaming services in Australia are separated into two camps . There are the premium streaming services like Netflix , Prime Video , and Stan that make you ...
O n B e a m a f i l m : C a t h e r i n e t h e G r e a t
Shirley reviews a miniseries from our free Beamafilm digital collection .
O n B e a m a f i l m : T h e M a n W h o K i l l e d D o n ...
Josh ' s creative ( musical ) take on the movie follows the out there exploits of advertising director Toby ( Adam Driver ) , as he attempts to make his film , and its ...
W e s t w o o d : P u n k , I c o n , A c t i v i s t : S u b j e c t p u t ...
As the subtitle suggests , Lorna Tucker ' s debut feature documentary is very much the portrait of a life in three acts . ...
O n B e a m a f i l m : D r i e s
Philip reviews a documentary on fashion from our free Beamafilm collection .
P l a y t i m e : J a c q u e s T a t i ’ s m a s t e r p i e c e t o o k ...
The French director ’ s 1967 film lets the viewer decide what stories they want to follow – and it is an unparalleled delight . Playtime is streaming in Australia on ...
O n B e a m a f i l m : S t u d i o 5 4 : T h e D o c u m e n t a r y
Philip reviews a documentary from our free Beamafilm collection .
O n B e a m a f i l m : W h a t W e D i d o n O u r H o l i d a y
Lauren reviews a movie from our free Beamafilm digital collection .
T h e b e s t m o v i e s y o u c a n s t r e a m f o r f r e e - j u s ...
Feeling the pinch because of the cost - of - living crisis ? Wanting to watch a great movie , but don ’ t subscribe to the right streaming service - and can ’ t afford to have ...
A d d e d I n J u l y 2 0 2 6 : R e m o t e l y F a m o u s , T h e ...
Character - driven Drama , Offbeat Comedy , and Cultural Exploration July brings a lineup of new additions to Beamafilm . Titles like Back to Reality , Welcome to ...
A d d e d I n M a y : T h e V o y a g e o f M a d m e n , I n j a , ...
Epic Voyages , Inja , Sharks , Restoration and Creative Inspiration May 2026 brought an exciting mix of adventure , environmental storytelling , creative learning and ...
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Crossroads , Wellness , Adventure , and Creative Careers August 2026 brought a varied slate of Beamafilm additions , mixing character - driven drama , adventure ...
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( 22 Sep 2026 ) iGroup and Beamafilm today announced a new strategic distribution partnership that will bring Beamafilm ’ s curated streaming service to more ...
