Five great films have just been added to Australian streaming service Stan. Check out the details below:
The Substance (2024, dir. Coralie Fargeat)
Fading actress Elisabeth Sparkle becomes distressed when her chauvinistic boss fires her from her aerobics show. She soon injects herself with a mysterious serum that promises a younger, better version of herself, but things go horribly wrong.
In three words: feminist, grotesque, searing
The Pianist (2002, dir. Roman Polanski)
The true story of pianist Władysław Szpilman’s experiences in Warsaw during the Nazi occupation. When the Jews of the city find themselves forced into a ghetto, Szpilman finds work playing in a café; and when his family is deported in 1942, he stays behind, works for a while as a laborer, and eventually goes into hiding in the ruins of the war-torn city.
In three words: historical, poignant, beautiful
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The Alien Franchise (1979-2024)
Science fiction horror franchise centered on the original film series which depicts warrant officer Ellen Ripley (Sigourney Weaver) and her battles with the Alien (Xenomorph), and the prequel series following the exploits of the David 8 android and the aliens referred to as the Engineers.
In three words: thrilling, horrifying, kickass
The Birdcage (1996, dir. Mike Nichols)
Middle-aged gay life partners, Armand Goldman, a Jewish drag club owner, and Albert, the club’s flamboyant star attraction, live in the eclectic community of South Beach and have raised a straight son. Now, their newly engaged son, 20-year-old Val, wants to bring his fiancée, Barbara, and her ultraconservative parents home to meet his family for the first time. By Val’s request, Armand pretends to be straight, not Jewish and attempts to hide his relationship with Albert, in order to please Barbara’s father, controversial right-wing Republican Sen. Kevin Keeley.
In three words: fabulous, hilarious, heartwarming
The Adventures of Priscilla: Queen of the Desert (1994, dir. Stephan Elliott)
Two drag queens and a transgender woman contract to perform a drag show at a resort in Alice Springs, a town in the remote Australian desert. As they head west from Sydney aboard their lavender bus, Priscilla, the three friends come to the forefront of a comedy of errors, encountering a number of strange characters, as well as incidents of homophobia, whilst widening comfort zones and exploring new horizons.
In three words: Australiana, timeless, iconic
For more of what’s on Stan, see our streaming guide.
More films on Stan and other streaming services
1) The Fabulous Four – 1 Feb (Paramount+)
Film (2024). An uproarious comedy about a group of life-long friends who travel to Key West, Florida to be bridesmaids in the surprise wedding of their best college girlfriend Marilyn (Bette Midler). Directed by Jocelyn Moorhouse and also starring Susan Sarandon, Megan Mullally and Sheryl Lee Ralph.
2) Kinda Pregnant – 5 Feb (Netflix)
Film (2025). Comedy drama. When Lainy’s plans to settle down and start a family fizzle, and jealousy mounts when her best friend falls pregnant, she puts on a fake baby bump, tells a huge lie – and unexpectedly falls for the man of her dreams.
Directed by Tyler Spindel. Starring Amy Schumer, Jillian Bell and Will Forte. Watch the Netflix trailer.
3) The Order – 6 Feb (Prime Video)
Film (2025). Crime drama. An alarming surge in violent bombings and bank robberies in the Pacific Northwest leads a weathered FBI agent (Jude Law) into a deadly game of cat-and-mouse with a charismatic domestic terrorist (Nicholas Hoult) who is plotting to overthrow the US government.
The Order is directed by Australian director Justin Kurzel (Nitram, Snowtown). Starring Jude Law, Nicholas Hoult, Tye Sheridan, Jurnee Smollett, Marc Maron.
4) The Witcher: Sirens of the Deep – 11 Feb (Netflix)
Film (2025). Monster hunter Geralt of Rivia gets drawn into an epic conflict between land and sea in this animated film from The Witcher universe.
Starring Anya Chalotra, Christina Wren and Joey Batey.
5) My Fault: London – 13 Feb (Prime Video)
Film (2025). This one promises all the romcom goodness of the Spanish film Culpa Mia (My Fault) but in London, and in English, based on the first book of Mercedes Ron’s bestselling Culpables trilogy.
When teenage girl Noah’s mother, Ella, falls in love with the very wealthy William, the two move from America to London to live with William and his son Nick. Upon arrival, the 18-year-old Noah meets bad boy Nick, and there is an immediate attraction between the two.
But will these step-siblings get it on? Or will Noah’s newly released jailbird dad ruin the party?
Starring Asha Banks, Matthew Broome and Eve Macklin. Watch the trailer.
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