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1. Spartacus (2010–2013)
TV-MA | 60 min | Action, Adventure, Biography
The life of Spartacus, the gladiator who lead a rebellion against the Romans. From his time as an ally of the Romans, to his betrayal and becoming a gladiator, to the rebellion he leads and its ultimate outcome.
Stars: Andy Whitfield, Lucy Lawless, Manu Bennett, Daniel Feuerriegel
Votes: 257,353
2. The Brokenwood Mysteries (2014– )
Not Rated | 90 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Detective Inspector Mike Shepherd arrives on assignment in Brokenwood, a small town where memories - and animosities - run deep.
Stars: Neill Rea, Fern Sutherland, Cristina Serban Ionda, Nic Sampson
Votes: 7,292
3. Our Flag Means Death (2022–2023)
TV-MA | 30 min | Action, Adventure, Biography
The year is 1717. Wealthy land-owner Stede Bonnet has a midlife crisis and decides to blow up his cushy life to become a pirate. It does not go well. Based on a true story.
Stars: Rhys Darby, Joel Fry, Samson Kayo, Matthew Maher
Votes: 43,127
4. Xena: Warrior Princess (1995–2001)
TV-PG | 45 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
Xena, a mighty Warrior Princess with a dark past, sets out to redeem herself. She is joined by small town bard, Gabrielle. Together they journey the ancient world and fight for the greater good against ruthless Warlords and Gods.
Stars: Lucy Lawless, Renée O'Connor, Ted Raimi, Kevin Smith
Votes: 48,765
5. The Piano (1993)
R | 121 min | Drama, Music, Romance
In the mid-19th century a mute woman is sent to New Zealand along with her young daughter and prized piano for an arranged marriage to a farmer, but is soon lusted after by a farm worker.
Director: Jane Campion | Stars: Holly Hunter, Harvey Keitel, Sam Neill, Anna Paquin
Votes: 95,285 | Gross: $40.16M
6. Legend of the Seeker (2008–2010)
TV-14 | 44 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
After the mysterious murder of his father, a son's search for answers begins a momentous fight against tyranny.
Stars: Craig Horner, Bridget Regan, Bruce Spence, Craig Parker
Votes: 36,313
7. Braindead (1992)
R | 104 min | Comedy, Fantasy, Horror
A young man's mother is bitten by a Sumatran rat-monkey. She gets sick and dies, at which time she comes back to life, killing and eating dogs, nurses, friends, and neighbors.
Director: Peter Jackson | Stars: Timothy Balme, Diana Peñalver, Elizabeth Moody, Ian Watkin
Votes: 103,423 | Gross: $0.24M
8. Hercules: The Legendary Journeys (1995–1999)
TV-G | 44 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
Hercules is half-man, half-god and a hero of fantastic strength. After his malevolent stepmother, Hera, kills his wife and children, he wanders about Earth with mortal best friend Iolaus, fighting evil and trying to overcome his loss.
Stars: Kevin Sorbo, Michael Hurst, Kevin Smith, Robert Trebor
Votes: 31,874
9. The Ray Bradbury Theater (1985–1992)
TV-14 | 23 min | Drama, Fantasy, Horror
"The Ray Bradbury Theater" was a Canadian-produced anthology series scripted by famed science-fiction author Ray Bradbury. Many of the teleplays were based upon Bradbury's novels and short stories.
Stars: Ray Bradbury, Michael Copeman, Frank Whitten, Desmond Kelly
Votes: 1,716
10. 800 Words (2015–2018)
TV-PG | 50 min | Comedy, Drama, Family
A recently-widowed father quits his job as a popular 800-word columnist for a top-selling Sydney newspaper.
Stars: Erik Thomson, Melina Vidler, Benson Jack Anthony, Michelle Langstone
Votes: 2,694
11. Emperor (2012)
PG-13 | 105 min | Drama, History, War
As the Japanese surrender at the end of World War II, General Fellers is tasked with deciding if Emperor Hirohito will be hanged as a war criminal. Influencing his ruling is his quest to find Aya, an exchange student he met years earlier in the U.S.
Director: Peter Webber | Stars: Matthew Fox, Colin Moy, Tommy Lee Jones, Eriko Hatsune
Votes: 14,866 | Gross: $3.35M
12. Power Rangers R.P.M. (2009)
TV-Y7 | 22 min | Action, Adventure, Comedy
The computer virus Venjix wants to attack and destroy Corinth, the only city on Earth to survive its massacre. With the help of advanced biotechnology, RPM Power Rangers must save humanity and defeat Venjix.
Stars: Eka Darville, Ari Boyland, Rose McIver, Milo Cawthorne
Votes: 2,039
13. Jack of All Trades (2000)
30 min | Adventure, Action, Comedy
Jack Stiles, American spy stationed on a South Pacific island in the early 19th century, teams up with no nonsense British agent Emilia Rothschild to stop Napoleon's colonizing efforts. Jack's alter ego is the Zorro-esque Daring Dragoon.
Stars: Bruce Campbell, Angela Marie Dotchin, Stuart Devenie, Stephen Papps
Votes: 3,113
14. Tracker (2010)
R | 102 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
An Afrikaner veteran of the Boer War has just immigrated to New Zealand and is hired to track a man accused of killing a soldier. While hunting through the countryside he captures his ... See full summary »
Director: Ian Sharp | Stars: Ray Winstone, Nicholas McGough, Gareth Reeves, Mark Mitchinson
Votes: 4,210
15. One West Waikiki (1994–1996)
60 min | Drama
"Holli" Holliday, respected medical examiner, relocates to Hawaii after her boyfriend's murder. She is frequently at odds with new co-worker arrogant detective Mack Wolfe. They both report to Captain Herzog and Nui is Holli's assistant.
Stars: Cheryl Ladd, Richard Burgi, Kayla Blake, Ogie Zulueta
Votes: 339
16. High Tide (1994–1997)
60 min | Comedy, Crime, Mystery
Mick and Joey Barrett are brothers who like to spend their time surfing. However, it doesn't pay the bills, so they offer their services to whoever needs it and occasionally get involved with all sort of adventures.
Stars: Rick Springfield, Yannick Bisson, Julie Cialini, George Segal
Votes: 257
17. The Dark Knight (2000– )
PG-13 | Fantasy
Set in the dark ages, a time of fear, magic and mystery. Ancient evil is about to be unleashed on the land and the only hope is the sharp sword, the pure heart and the mysterious force that protects the 'Chosen One' Ivanhoe.
Stars: Ben Pullen, Charlotte Comer, Peter O'Farrell, Cameron Rhodes
Votes: 235
18. Pike River
Drama, Thriller | Post-production
Based on the Pike River tragedy of 2010, this drama captures the profound impact of one of the worst mining disasters in New Zealand's history.
Director: Robert Sarkies | Stars: Melanie Lynskey, Robyn Malcolm, Erroll Shand, Madeleine McCarthy
19. Mysterious Island (1995)
85 min | Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi
In 1865, a group escapes from a Confederate prison in a balloon, only to be carried halfway around the world. They are shot down while approaching land (which they later discover is an "... See full summary »
Stars: Alan Scarfe, Colette Stevenson, Stephen Lovatt, Gordon Michael Woolvett
Votes: 271
20. Murder in Greenwich (2002 TV Movie)
R | 89 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
The story of Martha Moxley, 15 year old girl murdered in Greenwich in the 1970's, her murder going unsolved for 25 years.
Director: Tom McLoughlin | Stars: Christopher Meloni, Robert Forster, Maggie Grace, Toby Moore
Votes: 1,336
21. Hillary (2016)
260 min | Adventure, Biography, Drama
The biography of Sir Edmund Hillary, who, as a boy, was raised in a strict family, but eventually has to rebel against his stern father's backward ideals, to follow his own convictions. He wants to climb mountains.
Stars: Andrew Munro, Dean O'Gorman, Amy Usherwood, Kelson Henderson
Votes: 237
22. Head High (2020– )
Drama
Head High charts the rise of high school rugby stars, Mana and Tai. Under the guidance of their step-father coach Vince and police officer mum Renee, the brothers fight to achieve the 'Kiwi' dream of the black jersey.
Stars: Miriama McDowell, Craig Hall, Jayden Daniels, Lionel Wellington
Votes: 158
23. A Twist in the Tale (1999)
TV-PG | 52 min | Drama, Family, Mystery
William Shatner stars as an engaging Storyteller in this enchanting series that will take audiences on a magical journey into their imagination, and beyond, through intriguing and suspenseful tales of out of this world experiences.
Stars: William Shatner, Robin Johnson, Chelsie Preston Crayford, Emily Barclay
Votes: 109
24. Rude Awakenings (2007)
40 min | Comedy, Drama
Dimity Rush, a woman in a hurry to reconnect with the Auckland city vibe and escape the lifestyle block in Kumeu, where she has been stranded with her husband, Stuart, and their two sons Julian and Ollie.
Stars: Danielle Cormack, Patrick Wilson, Marise Wipani, Carl Bland
Votes: 30
25. Fresh Eggs (2019)
43 min | Comedy, Thriller
A black comedy with a deliciously twisted sense of humour, this six-part drama follows a couple's quest for "the good life" that goes wickedly awry. Penny (Chitham, Shortland Street, ... See full summary »
Stars: Claire Chitham, Cohen Holloway, Danielle Cormack, John Rhys-Davies
Votes: 238
26. Show of Hands (2008)
99 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
Jess is a solo mother and reluctant parking warden. Tom is a self-obsessed greeting-card salesman with an addiction to competitions who will do anything to win. They are just two of the ... See full summary »
Director: Anthony McCarten | Stars: Craig Hall, Melanie Lynskey, Stephen Lovatt, Chelsie Preston Crayford
Votes: 168
27. Shark in the Park (1989–1991)
Drama
Drama portraying the personal and professional lives of a group of Wellington police officers.
Stars: Jeffrey Thomas, William Kircher, John Wraight, Joanna Briant
Votes: 33
28. Typhon's People (1993 TV Movie)
90 min | Sci-Fi, Thriller
After David Typhon, a brilliant scientist is killed, a group of parties go to his secret lab located in New Zealand, trying to find out the hidden truth some rumored experiments he did on human beings.
Director: Yvonne Mackay | Stars: Greg Wise, Sophie Lee, Alfred Molina, John Bach
Votes: 42
29. Bonjour Timothy (1995)
98 min | Comedy, Romance
Timothy is a normal 17 year old boy, living with his mum and dad in New Zealand. When he gets caught in a harmless prank, Timothy nearly gets expelled from school. As a bargain for his ... See full summary »
Director: Wayne Tourell | Stars: Dean O'Gorman, Stephen Papps, Sabine Karsenti, Sylvia Rands
Votes: 180
30. Lawless: Dead Evidence (2001 TV Movie)
R | 94 min | Thriller, Crime
A killer thought behind bars is killing again. It's up to John Lawless (Kevin Smith) and Jodie Keane (Angelina Dotchin) to stop the murders.
Director: Charlie Haskell | Stars: Kevin Smith, Angela Marie Dotchin, Geoff Dolan, C. Thomas Howell
Votes: 97
31. Via Satellite (1998)
90 min | Comedy
As a family gather to watch one of their own swimming in the Olympics, minutes of fame become a hilarious and painful 24 hours when they uncover the secrets of a lifetime.
Director: Anthony McCarten | Stars: Danielle Cormack, Karl Urban, Jack Chan, John McBeth
Votes: 175
32. The End of the Golden Weather (1991)
100 min | Drama
Family drama set in New Zealand about Geoff Crome, a young boy (Fulford) who immerses himself in his own private fantasy world where he meets Firpo (Papps), a strange being who dreams of ... See full summary »
Director: Ian Mune | Stars: Stephen Fulford, Stephen Papps, Paul Gittins, Gabrielle Hammond
Votes: 125
33. We're Here to Help (2007)
Drama
A Kafkaesque comedy based on the true story of one man's David-and-Goliath battle with the biggest bureaucracy of all - the tax department. He wins, they lose!
Director: Jonothan Cullinane | Stars: Erik Thomson, Miriama Smith, Cameron Ramsay-Gibbons, Will Wallace
Votes: 98
34. The Lost Children (2006–2007)
Adventure, Drama
Ethan and his sister Amy are travelling by ship from England with their mother Charlotte, to join their father, who has gone ahead of them to establish the family farm. A storm hits, their ... See full summary »
Stars: Hudson Mills, Beatrice Joblin, Rhys Castle-Hughes, Mikaela Devitt
Votes: 26
35. Russian Snark (2010)
79 min | Comedy, Drama
A Russian immigrant is obsessed with his experimental film-making forcing his wife to take a job as a stripper to cover their financial needs. A Polynesian woman draws him from his self-destructive bent, allowing him to reconnect.
Director: Stephen Sinclair | Stars: Stephen Papps, Elena Stejko, Paul Glover, Mark Huston
Votes: 24
36. Eruption (2009 TV Movie)
95 min | Drama, Thriller
In this suspenseful drama, a scientist struggles to convince his colleagues and family that a major volcanic eruption is only days away from destroying the city.
Director: Danny Mulheron | Stars: Ben Barrington, Andrew Beattie, Byron Coll, Jade Daniels
Votes: 139
37. Love Mussel (2001 TV Movie)
60 min | Comedy
In this mockumentary, Kevin Smith plays himself covering the story of a New Zealand town after the discovery that a local shellfish, the geoduck (pronounced "gooey duck") has the properties of Viagra.
Director: Michael Hurst | Stars: Pinky Agnew, Jason Brott, Katrina Browne, John Campbell
Votes: 12
39. Possum (1997)
15 min | Drama, Short
In a backwoods cabin, a boy called Little Man lives with his dad (a trapper), his older sister Missy, and his younger sister Kid, who is feral, spends most of her time under the table, and ... See full summary »
Director: Brad McGann | Stars: Martin Taylor, Stephen Papps, Eve-Marie Brandish, Alexia Verdonkschot
Votes: 62
40. Letter to Blanchy (1995– )
Comedy
New Zealand comedy where each episode is a letter narrated to wealthy friend Blanchy who is only ever mentioned but never seen.
Stars: David McPhail, Jon Gadsby, Peter Rowley, Anne McPhail
Votes: 11
41. One of Them! (1998)
48 min | Drama
Two flamboyant gay teenage boys who can't wait to grow up and get out of New Zealand take a trip to Rangitoto Island and recall their friendship.
Directors: Stewart Main, Peter Wells | Stars: Ciaran Pennington, Cameron J. Watt, Stephen Papps, Ray Woolf
Votes: 68
43. Doves of War (2006– )
270 min | Drama, Thriller
A political thriller about an ex-army sergeant with a secret from the Bosnian conflict, and a war crimes prosecutor's search for the truth.
Stars: Andy Rodoreda, Kate Atkinson, Scott Wills, Blair Strang
Votes: 38
44. The Waiting Room (2000)
11 min | Short, Comedy
An ordinary man is lured into a bureaucratic labyrinth with the promise of an answer to the ultimate question. When he finds himself trapped in an endless waiting game, he has to choose between following the rules and following his heart.
Director: Ian Hughes | Stars: Ian Hughes, Stephen Papps, Sara Wiseman
45. The Poo Files (2) (2023– )
2 min | Comedy
A return of the madcap comedy animated series showcasing bizarre, hilarious, and fascinating facts about animal poos and the animals that made them. The Poo Files series 2 has even more poo... See full summary »
Stars: Ben Boyce, Jaquie Brown, Tammy Davis, John Hagen
46. Jumbo (1998)
15 min | Short
What happens when you suspect that your partner likes the house guest more than she likes you? A droll drama of unstated intentions in black, white and grey.
Director: Jim Marbrook | Stars: Stephen Papps, Celia Nicholson
47. As You Command (2018)
9 min | Animation, Short, Adventure
A clumsy painter uncovers a genie with plenty of wishes to offer but no amount of luck can change his ability to screw things up.
Director: James Cunningham | Stars: Drew Cunningham, Gabriela Guimaraes, Simon McKinney, Stephen Papps
48. Shelved (2013)
6 min | Animation, Short, Comedy
Two loser robots discover they are being replaced - by humans.
Director: James Cunningham | Stars: Penny Ashton, Lara Fischel-Chisholm, Simon McKinney, Stephen Papps
Votes: 73
49. The Imploding Self: A Journey Through the Life of Fergus McLafferty (1995)
14 min | Short
Director: Anna Reeves | Star: Stephen Papps
Votes: 26
50. Murder on the Blade? (2003 TV Movie)
120 min | Documentary, Drama
Journalist Keith Hunter's documentary that looks into and re-enacts the police investigation of the Marlborough Sounds/Scott Watson murder case.
Director: Keith Hunter | Stars: Michele A'Court, Caitlin Adams, David Aston, Robert Chanton