Every 21 December, Gravy Day is celebrated as a heartwarming Christmas tradition that sees Australians come together to cook, eat and connect.
The special occasion was inspired by Paul Kelly’s iconic 1996 song How to Make Gravy, a moving letter from a prisoner to his brother, expressing longing for family and the Christmas celebrations he’ll miss. It has become the quintessential Christmas anthem, with the day now synonymous with sharing hearty meals and celebrating the spirit of togetherness.
This year, Gravy Day is even more exciting, thanks to the release of the highly anticipated BINGE Original film How to Make Gravy.
For many, the song How to Make Gravy has become a Christmas tradition, and now the film is set to continue that legacy, bringing families together to celebrate, laugh, and reflect on the true spirit of the holiday season. The biggest new film release of the year on the streaming platform, How to Make Gravy has garnered an impressive 15 nominations for the upcoming 2025 AACTA Awards.
The film boasts an impressive cast, featuring a stellar mix of Australian and international talent, including Daniel Henshall (Snowtown, Mystery Road: Origin), Hugo Weaving (Love Me, The Lord of the Rings, The Matrix), Brenton Thwaites (Pirates of the Caribbean, Gods of Egypt, Titans), Kate Mulvany (The Twelve, Hunters, Lambs of God), Damon Herriman (Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, Mr Inbetween, The Bikeriders), Agathe Rousselle (Titane), Jonah Wren Phillips, and Kym Gyngell (The Artful Dodger, Love Me).
How to celebrate Gravy Day
If you’re looking for ways to celebrate, we’ve listed four Gravy Day must-dos.
1. Watch How to Make Gravy on the big screen
To mark the occasion, BINGE is hosting exclusive cinema screenings of the new How to Make Gravy film in major cities across Australia. All you have to do is register for your free ticket here and head to Palace Nova Eastend for the 4pm screening.
2. Stream How to Make Gravy on BINGE
Prefer a cosy night in? Settle on the sofa and enjoy the critically acclaimed How to Make Gravy film, now streaming on BINGE.
3. Make your own gravy
What’s Gravy Day without gravy? Whether you’re a fan of classic brown gravy or something a bit more adventurous, why not whip up a batch of your favourite recipe? Snap a photo and share it on social media with the hashtag #GravyDay and tag @BINGE.
4. Listen to the How to Make Gravy film soundtrack
The film’s soundtrack features original tracks by Meg Washington, including the stunning The Hook, which samples French electronic artist Petit Biscuit’s hit Sunset Lover. It also includes new music from Beddy Rays, Electric Fields & The Prison Choir, and Brendan Maclean, and, of course, Paul Kelly’s timeless How to Make Gravy.
Book your free ticket to see How to Make Gravy at Palace Nova Eastend.
