New Zealand Movies

The tuatara is the sole survivor of a reptile species that has been extinct for 135 million years. This nocturnal creature which once lived...

A son returns home to help is mother get her affairs in order.

After a successful raid and having captured a rival village's leader, a war party must drag their huge canoe or "Taua" through the forest to reach...

A deep dive into the world of disinformation, exploring how and why it’s spreading at pace throughout NZ and the world, and the striking...

As a middle aged married couple shop for a new bed they begin to realise their bed might not be the only thing they’ve out grown.

At the edge of the playground close to the forest, the children of Okiwi School made a refuge they call Hawaiki. Hawaiki has spiritual and...

Actor Martyn Sanderson returns in 1977 to the Hokianga of his youth and visits his elderly and romantic aunt, Olive Bracey. Her reminiscences of...

Con decides that the perfect way to cheer up her depressed and bedridden partner Bella is to give her a call to a clairvoyant phone line. But the...

When an arranged marriage is sprung upon an Iranian-Kiwi daughter, she must dishonour family tradition, or lose the woman she loves.

A budding filmmaker looks into a cold missing persons case, discovering the involvement of someone close to home.

A therapist suggests an alternate way for an abused wife who has survived her suicide attempt to deal with her problems. (IMDb)

A mother attempts to reconcile with her son who was taken from her as a baby.

The film told the Māori legend of Hinemoa and Tutanekai. It is the first dramatic feature film produced in New Zealand.

Amanda Millar’s moving documentary celebrates the enduring legacy of Celia Lashlie, a passionate advocate for social interventions that...

When a brother dies in a car accident, blame and bitterness take their toll as love and loyalty are tested amongst friends and family. Nevertheless,...

Two high schoolers experiment with the means and ways of traditional witchcraft, a bride with a secret has second thoughts on her wedding day, and a...

Two men make a heavy promise before heading out on a dangerous journey.

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

When Cardboard City catches fire, it's up to an energetic fire chief and his brave deputies to save its citizens from the encroaching flames.

Docu-drama which recounts one of New Zealand sport's greatest ever moments. Based on the true-life heroics of iconic New Zealand Olympians and...