New Zealand Movies

Sixteen year old Ricky lives in a small fishing village with his parents. He dreams of leaving the town but is hindered by his father's expectations...

The church of Tonga demands donations, especially from those who have left the country. This personal documentary follows the family of Saia...

A documentary that follows the lives of multiple chicken enthusiasts as they prepare for the New Zealand national Chicken competition.

A bleed on the brain and concussion inspire a crash victim to confront the heartbreak, trauma and confusion of losing connection with the only person...

Whetū Mārama is the story of Sir Hekenukumai Ngaiwi Puhipi and his significance for Māori in rekindling their wayfinding DNA,...

A 66-year-old mother has an unusual ritual of returning to her old family home to care for stray cats.

Director Tearepa Kahi’s follow-up to the infectious Poi E is a rousing celebration of Pacific reggae legends Herbs, the band’s members...

Two brothers take their father into the city for the weekend for a rugby game and a night on the town. However, the old man dies in their hotel and...

Henry Waghorn and his father Henry Waghorn Senior run a circus of performing chickens, however the chickens’ real value may be more to do with...

When 11-year-old Billie asks for her older sister's trust, both are in for a surprise. In this engaging spine tickler, an unexpected third party...

This elegant new film from the director of Crossing Rachmaninoff takes us backstage at the Royal New Zealand Ballet as a brilliantly theatrical...

An innocent rubbish tip assistant, Gert, is given the task of escorting a beautiful mute "princess", Plum, on a perilous journey to meet her...

Augustus just wants to live through life without responsibility. After a confrontation with his girlfriend, Breeze, he has an encounter with a...

A curious deaf boy's life is changed when he meets a Living Statue.

1981 - The Springbok tour divides NZ. Off the pitch, star-crossed lovers meet and hearts break in a thrilling drama.

A winning portrait of Italian-born Auckland concert pianist Flavio Villani as he returns like the prodigal son to Italy for his concert debut,...

A murderous black comedy set in the 1960s. Sam (McCauley) and his small band of hard-drinking and eccentric friends are having a night of it when a...

On a trip to find his birth mother, 18-year-old Aaron is forced to hitch a ride with a rough- looking stranger, Maka. Out of fear, Aaron rejects...

The life and times of sailor and adventurer Sir Peter Blake, one of New Zealand's favourite sons.