Robert Rabiah
Actor · Born January 1, 1974 (52)
Robert Rabiah is an award-winning Australian artist who was also nominated for Best Actor in a film alongside Geoffrey Rush, Hugo Weaving, Sam Neill and David Wenham at the 2012 Australian Film Institute/Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts Awards, 2011 Inside Film Awards, and is a 3xtime Australian Academy Awards candidate (AACTA) - 2023/2024/2025. Robert Rabiah has also won Best Actor (Monaco Charity Film Festival) for his performance in Face to Face (2011) by Michael Rymer, Best Writer at the Australian Writer's Guild (Monte Miller Award) and Best Writer at the National Literary Awards (Fellowship of Australian Writers) Robert Rabiah's other notable distinctions include a top 5 Award at the first Spaamart (Screen Producers Association of Australia Film Market) a Spark Award given by the Australian Film Commission, a Cannes World Film Festival nomination (Best Feature Doco - 2023) a candidate at the Australian Academy Awards (Best Feature Doco - 2023/2024) a candidate at the Australian Academy Awards (Best Supporting Actor in a film - 2023/2024) a candidate at the Australian Academy Awards (Best Supporting Actor in a film - 2025/2026) and a nomination for Best Actor in an ensemble at the annual Australian Equity Ensemble Awards (the only actor-voted awards in Australia) for his performance in Safe Harbour (2018), which went on to win for Best TV Movie/Mini-Series at the International Emmy® Awards. Robert Rabiah has appeared in some of Australia's best loved films and television shows such as, Chopper (2000) with Eric Bana, Deadline Gallipoli (2015) with Sam Worthington, Jack Irish (2016) with Guy Pearce, Ali's Wedding (2017) with Osamah Sami, Below (2019) with Anthony LaPaglia, critically-acclaimed series Secret City (2016) with Anna Torv (Foxtel/Netflix/Matchbox Pictures), Safe Harbour (2018) (Hulu/AppleTV/BBC4/SBS) directed by Glendyn Ivin, Netflix/Peacock/NBCUniversal TV series Irreverent (2022) and feature film Land of Bad (2024) with Russell Crowe and Liam Hemsworth. Robert Rabiah rose in prominence early in his career by establishing himself as a memorable tough-guy actor, sought by the most respected Australian and international Directors and Producers. Rabiah is an enigmatic force in show business, widely regarded as one of the most intense and compelling actors in the industry. With an electrifying screen presence, Rabiah has captivated audiences the world over with his riveting performances. Robert Rabiah's passion for film was inspired by growing up across the road from a cinema and he was mentored early in his career by Dominic Minghella and Robin Swicord. Robert Rabiah is also a co-host of the award-winning podcast The ShowBiz Podcast (2019) (ranked in the top 12 Australian podcasts), which revolves around the entertainment industry. Robert Rabiah's work for production giants such as Netflix, Amazon, Stan, NBCUniversal, Hulu, Foxtel, Peacock, Paramount+, Madman Entertainment, AppleTV, Syfy, BBC4, SBS, ABC, Warner Bros, Sony, Lionsgate and Michael De Luca Productions has ensured both global releases and critical acclaim for his performances. Robert Rabiah has also branched out into music and filmmaking - had a number 28 hit on the Australian dance charts in the 90's with pop outfit RMR - (Song released by Standard Records, Australia) and his original work has been shown at film festivals, received theatrical releases, and been distributed internationally by Amazon Prime. Robert Rabiah has firmly established himself as a preeminent multi-hyphenate in the modern entertainment industry, seamlessly bridging the gap between raw, character-driven acting and strategic narrative development. Recognized for his commanding screen presence in high stakes projects that range from the International Emmy®-winning Safe Harbour to global streaming hits like Land of Bad and Badland Rising, Rabiah is equally defined by his rigorous work as a screenwriter, producer, and the creative force behind The Entertainment Podcast with Robert Rabiah. His ability to navigate the intersection of gritty, independent storytelling and large-scale studio productions with partners like Netflix, Amazon, Hulu, and Paramount+ marks him as an essential, versatile voice in Australian and international cinema. By continuously evolving his craft across feature film, episodic television, and digital media, Rabiah remains a pivotal, active figure in the industry, consistently championing authentic, high-impact narratives that resonate with global audiences. Stay connected with Robert Rabiah on his official social profiles: linktr.ee/robertrabiah
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Biography from IMDb.
- January 1, 1974 (52)
- Actor
- 10 on MovieCove · 24 credits in all
What are Robert Rabiah's films like?
Across their 5 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Morality and Bonds.
Themes
What they feel like to watch
Ironic 0 · Wry 1 · Earnest 4
A split, not a type: Light 2 · Serious 1 · Dark 2
Grounded 3 · Stylized 2 · Heightened 0
Gentle 1 · Charged 2 · Intense 2
A split, not a type: Steady 1 · Shifting 1 · Whiplash 3
A split, not a type: Straight-faced 3 · Some laughs 1 · Funny 1
Slow burn 0 · Even-paced 3 · Relentless 2
Casual 1 · Engaged 2 · Full focus 2
A split, not a type: Easy watch 1 · Affecting 1 · Heavy 3
Resolved 4 · Open-ended 0 · Ambiguous 1
Roles they play
- Shadowas Saeed Hashimi in Land of Bad (2024)
Moods and endings
- Bittersweet3
- Ambiguous2
AI-generated from each title's plot synopsis and cast list, with extra plot summaries, reviews and Parents Guide notes for titles the model may not know, and the model's own knowledge of the ones it recognizes. Only analyzed titles count, so this covers part of the filmography; the feel axes count films only for now.
Where can I watch Robert Rabiah's films?
As of October 24, 2026, 8 of their 10 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service, most on Tubi (3).
Subscription and free streaming for Robert Rabiah's titles on MovieCove; rent and buy are not counted. Titles are listed by Midcredits score, highest first, at most 12 per service; a dashed chip is a producer credit or a minor one, such as a thanks. A service opens the browse page, which counts movies only, so its number can differ.
Filmography
24 credits, 10 with a MovieCove page.
Badland Rising(2025)
Midcredits score: 20th percentile of all films
Double or Nothing (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2025)
This is Lebanon (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2024)
Land of Bad(2024)
Midcredits score: 69th percentile of all films
Bay of Fires (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2023)
Tennessine (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2023)
Trail Blazers (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2022)
Below (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2019)
Safe Harbour (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2018)
Ali's Wedding(2017)
Midcredits score: 79th percentile of all films
Secret City (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2016)
Jack Irish(2016)
Midcredits score: 78th percentile of all shows
Bubblegum (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2016)
Childhood's End(2015)
Midcredits score: 40th percentile of all shows
Fat Tony & Co (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2014)
Face to Face (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)
Underbelly(2008)
Midcredits score: 83rd percentile of all shows
Four of a Kind(2008)
Midcredits score: 67th percentile of all films
KDD - Kriminaldauerdienst (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)
Under the Radar(2004)
Midcredits score: 39th percentile of all films
Chopper(2000)
Midcredits score: 86th percentile of all films
On the Beach(2000)
Midcredits score: 75th percentile of all films
Backlands (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)
The Lucifer Killings (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)
Career shape
Star power in the 83rd percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 22 titles, 21 of them dated from 1999 to 2026; peak year 2024.
Biggest box office
Land of Bad (2024)
Highest rated
Ali's Wedding (2017)
Most popular right now
Land of Bad (2024)
Film career
Peak 2024 · steadily prominent in film for years. Film roles by billing, audience size and rating; 25+ votes. A show carries a single first-air date, so shows are not on the curve.
- 2000Screen debut· On the Beach
Counts from TMDB across their full career, self appearances out; a title counts in every role they held on it. The ring is the typical Midcredits score (the median percentile) of the role's titles that are on MovieCove, shown from 5 scored.
How do Robert Rabiah's films land?
Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 69th percentile, the median of all 7; across their 5 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 57th percentile for acclaim.
- 75th and up5
- 50th to 74th2
- 25th to 49th2
- Below 25th1
Shape of the crowd
7 of their 10 titles are Crowd Pleasers.
- Cult Classic1
- Crowd Pleaser7
- Mixed2
Reviewers score the acting 73/100 in their films, across 5 reviewed titles; fans 81, detractors 49. The element that speaks to their work as an actor.
Percentiles are each film's standing among all films on MovieCove; the typical film is the median, so one outlier cannot drag it. Percentiles and reviewer scores count the films IMDb credits them on, for now; the Midcredits score bands, the shape of the crowd and the two cards count their MovieCove titles, shows included (a show ranked among shows), appearances as themselves left out. A descriptor is the shape of a title's IMDb rating distribution against the catalog; "most divisive" needs a spread wider than half of all titles, and a card names only a principal credit: a craft role, and on a show a crew role or a run of episodes, never a courtesy credit or a one-off guest spot.
Who does Robert Rabiah work with?
People who share at least 2 of Robert Rabiah's MovieCove titles; Nathan Phillips shares the most, 2.
- Nathan PhillipsShared titles: Badland Rising (2025), Under the Radar (2004)See all 2 shared titles with Nathan Phillips
