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Analysis of Free Streaming Options in Australia Amid Rising Monthly Costs

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Australian consumers are increasing their monthly expenditure on streaming services, reaching an average of $42, according to Telsyte's 2025 Subscription Entertainment Study. This trend is attributed to a combination of rising monthly fees and the introduction of new platforms. As an alternative, a range of film and television content is accessible through free Australian streaming services, including iview, SBS On Demand, and Brollie. This overview highlights selected content available on these platforms.

Bingeable TV Series

  • United States of Tara

    • This mid-2000s sitcom features Toni Collette as a suburban mother with dissociative identity disorder. Her personality 'alters' manifest during stress, including Alice (a 1950s housewife), Buck (a Vietnam veteran), and Shoshana (a teenager). The series follows her family, consisting of father Max (John Corbett), daughter Kate (Brie Larson), and son Marshall (Keir Gilchrist), as they navigate Tara's condition. The show was created by Diablo Cody and executive produced by Steven Spielberg. Available on SBS On Demand.

  • Shoresy

    • A spin-off from the sitcom Letterkenny, this series stars co-creator Jared Keeso as Shoresy, a hockey player. The narrative centers on Shoresy's efforts to prevent his hockey team from being disbanded after a difficult season. The series incorporates frequent music selections and explores the relationships among its characters. Available on SBS On Demand.

  • ER

    • This medical drama details the operations of Cook County General Hospital. Spanning 15 seasons, the series focuses on the professional and personal lives of the doctors and nurses. It features appearances by actors such as George Clooney, Ewan McGregor, and Zac Efron. Available on iview.

New Movies

  • Godzilla Minus One

    • Directed and written by Takashi Yamazaki, this 37th installment in the Godzilla franchise is set at the end of WWII. The plot follows kamikaze pilot Kōichi Shikishima, who encounters Godzilla after surviving an attack. Upon returning to Tokyo, he finds his parents have died in a bombing. US nuclear tests are then depicted as mutating Godzilla into a threat to the city. The film received an Academy Award for its visual effects. Available on SBS On Demand.

  • The Whale

    • Directed by Darren Aronofsky, this film is primarily set in the home of Charlie (Brendan Fraser), a college English teacher with morbid obesity. Charlie attempts to reconnect with his estranged daughter (Sadie Sink) while managing his health condition. The film, based on a 2012 play by Samuel D. Hunter, earned Brendan Fraser an Academy Award for his performance. It has received commentary regarding its depiction of morbid obesity. Available on SBS On Demand.

  • Priscilla

    • Directed by Sofia Coppola, this film is based on Priscilla Presley's 1985 memoir. It depicts the relationship between 24-year-old Elvis Presley (Jacob Elordi) and 14-year-old Priscilla (Cailee Spaeny) in the late 1950s. The narrative covers their tumultuous relationship, challenges with fame and substance abuse, and the birth of their child. The film features period costuming and Cailee Spaeny's portrayal of Priscilla from her mid-teens to late 20s. Available on SBS On Demand.

Family Favorites

  • Bring It On

    • This 2000 high school film centers on cheer captain Torrance Shipman (Kirsten Dunst) of the Rancho Carne Toros. Torrance discovers that her team's routines were plagiarized from a competitor. The cast includes Eliza Dushku. Available on SBS On Demand.

  • The Boy and the Heron

    • This 2023 animated fantasy film from Studio Ghibli, directed by Hayao Miyazaki, follows 12-year-old Mahito Maki as he copes with his mother's death. Prompted by a heron, Mahito enters fantastical worlds. The film's themes of resilience and transformation reflect aspects of Miyazaki's childhood. It received an Academy Award for Best Animated Feature. An English dub is available. Available on SBS On Demand.

  • Detective Pikachu

    • This film features Tim (Justice Smith), who investigates his estranged father's death with the assistance of a talking Pikachu (voiced by Ryan Reynolds), whose voice only Tim can hear. Together with junior reporter Lucy, they uncover corruption in Ryme City. The film incorporates visual effects to integrate various Pokémon into a live-action setting. Available on iview.