In short: Key takeaways
- moviemates.social tracks Australian libraries across Netflix, Stan, Disney+, Prime Video, Binge, Paramount+, Apple TV, ABC iview, and SBS On Demand.
- Once you tick your active subscriptions in your profile, every film included on your services gets an unmistakable YOURS badge.
- The New to Streaming feed groups fresh Australian drops by service so you can see what just landed tonight.
- Streaming data is powered by JustWatch via TMDb and refreshed daily as licensing rights rotate between Australian platforms.
| Platform | Australian Catalogue Strength | Supported in YOURS Filter |
|---|---|---|
| Netflix AU & Prime Video AU | Global originals, major studio licensing, and wide back-catalogue | Yes |
| Stan & Binge | Australian local productions, HBO/Warner titles, and prestige indie releases | Yes |
| Disney+ & Paramount+ | Franchise sagas (Marvel, Star Wars, Pixar) and Paramount theatrical drops | Yes |
| Apple TV | Both Apple TV+ streaming originals and digital rent/buy storefront | Yes |
| SBS On Demand & ABC iview | Free Australian streaming for world cinema, festival darlings, and Aussie classics | Yes |
Why US streaming lists waste Australian movie nights
Licensing in Australia is completely split from the US and UK. A film streaming on Hulu or Max in America might be on Stan, Binge, or SBS On Demand here in Australia. Searching on Google often surfaces overseas guides that lead to a dead end.
Every film page on moviemates.social queries the Australian JustWatch catalogue via TMDb, breaking options clearly into Stream, Rent, and Buy for Australian accounts.
How the YOURS badge saves you from unnecessary rentals
It is remarkably easy to pay $5.99 to rent a movie on Apple TV without realising it was sitting free on SBS On Demand or Stan the whole time. When you save your active services once in Movie Mates, the app highlights your subscriptions with a green YOURS badge across Discover, New to Streaming, and every film detail screen.
Combining your subscriptions with a mate's
Heading to a mate's house for movie night? In What Should I Watch?, you can filter recommendations by the combined services available in the room, so every MovieMates pick is ready to press play without anyone reaching for a credit card.
Frequently asked questions
Does moviemates.social show free Australian streaming services like SBS On Demand and ABC iview?
Yes. Both SBS On Demand and ABC iview are included alongside paid services like Netflix, Stan, Binge, Disney+, Prime Video, Paramount+, and Apple TV.
How often is Australian streaming availability updated?
Streaming, rental, and purchase availability is powered by JustWatch via TMDb and refreshed daily so rotating monthly catalogues stay current.
Can I filter 'What Should I Watch?' by my streaming services?
Yes. Tap your active Australian subscriptions in 'What Should I Watch?' and every recommendation will be restricted to films currently streaming on those platforms.
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