Sort by Popularity - Most Popular Movies and TV Shows With Jackie van Beek

1. What We Do in the Shadows (2019–2024)

TV-MA | 30 min | Comedy, Fantasy, Horror

8.6

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A look into the nightly lives of four vampires who have lived together on Staten Island for over a century.

Stars: Kayvan Novak, Matt Berry, Natasia Demetriou, Harvey Guillén

Votes: 102,880

2. What We Do in the Shadows (2014)

R | 86 min | Comedy, Horror

7.6

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76 Metascore

Viago, Deacon, and Vladislav are vampires who are struggling with the mundane aspects of modern life, like paying rent, keeping up with the chore wheel, trying to get into nightclubs, and overcoming flatmate conflicts.

Directors: Jemaine Clement, Taika Waititi | Stars: Jemaine Clement, Taika Waititi, Cori Gonzalez-Macuer, Jonny Brugh

Votes: 200,366 | Gross: $3.33M

3. The Office Australia (2024– )

Comedy | Active

Hannah Howard, the managing director of a packaging company, gets news that her branch is shutting down and making everyone work from home.

Stars: Zoe Terakes, Chris Bunton, Jack Dutson, Kieran Egan

4. Wellington Paranormal (2018–2022)

TV-14 | 30 min | Comedy, Crime, Fantasy

7.6

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Sergeant Maaka, and Officers Minogue and O'Leary, are members of the Wellington, New Zealand, police. Their job is to investigate paranormal phenomena.

Stars: Mike Minogue, Karen O'Leary, Maaka Pohatu, Thomas Sainsbury

Votes: 7,872

5. 800 Words (2015–2018)

TV-PG | 50 min | Comedy, Drama, Family

8.0

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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: 2,688

6. Eagle vs Shark (2007)

R | 88 min | Comedy, Romance

6.7

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55 Metascore

The tale of two socially-awkward misfits and the strange ways they try to find love: through revenge on high-school bullies, burgers, and video games.

Director: Taika Waititi | Stars: Loren Taylor, Jemaine Clement, Craig Hall, Joel Tobeck

Votes: 26,267 | Gross: $0.22M

7. Time Bandits

Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy | Post-production

Television adaptation of Terry Gilliam's 1981 film, Time Bandits, which centers on a young boy who discovers a time-traveling portal in his bedroom.

Stars: Kal-El Tuck, Sarah Darkin, Lisa Kudrow, Tadhg Murphy

8. Shortland Street (1992– )

TV-PG | 30 min | Drama

4.6

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A five-night-a-week soap set in an Auckland City hospital that follows the complicated personal and professional lives of its staff and their families and friends.

Stars: Michael Galvin, Ben Mitchell, Sally Martin, Ben Barrington

Votes: 1,060

9. Nude Tuesday (2022)

90 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

5.7

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79 Metascore

A suburban couple goes to a new-age retreat as a last ditch attempt to save their marriage. Their path to reconnection is riddled with hilarity and humiliation as they seek to find themselves and each other.

Director: Armagan Ballantyne | Stars: Jackie van Beek, Damon Herriman, Jemaine Clement, Ian Zaro

Votes: 759

10. The Breaker Upperers (2018)

90 min | Comedy

5.9

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76 Metascore

For the right price, BFFs Jen and Mel will ruthlessly end any romance. But when one grows a conscience, it threatens to derail their relationship.

Directors: Madeleine Sami, Jackie van Beek | Stars: Madeleine Sami, Jackie van Beek, James Rolleston, Celia Pacquola

Votes: 6,893

11. Audrey (I) (2024)

97 min | Comedy

8.3

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Self-appointed Mother of the Year, Ronnie has given her daughter Audrey everything, so when Audrey selfishly falls into a coma, Ronnie has no choice but to keep their dreams alive by assuming her identity.

Director: Natalie Bailey | Stars: Jackie van Beek, Jeremy Lindsay Taylor, Josephine Blazier, Hannah Diviney

Votes: 9

12. Educators (2019– )

18 min | Comedy

8.1

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An unscripted comedy series set behind-the-scenes of an ordinary Kiwi secondary school, about the people in charge of educating the next generation.

Stars: Jonny Brugh, Jackie van Beek, Rick Donald, Kura Forrester

Votes: 129

13. Short Poppies (2014)

Comedy

7.7

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Journalist David Farrier travels to small town NZ to meet ordinary New Zealanders and discovers even the most ordinary people are special in their own way. All the characters profiled are played by Rhys Darby in this mockumentary sitcom.

Stars: Rhys Darby, David Farrier, Jonno Roberts, Georgia Hatzis

Votes: 875

14. Golden Boy (2019– )

23 min | Comedy

7.7

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The Golden Boy is Tama, He's an All Black and everyone in Crawdon is basking in his reflected glory. Everyone but his older sister; Mitch, who's returned home from Auckland to find that the... See full summary »

Stars: Kimberley Crossman, James Rolleston, Alison Bruce, Dean O'Gorman

Votes: 91

15. 7 Days (2009– )

30 min | Comedy, Game-Show

8.1

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Two teams of three stand-up comedians take the news from the last 7 days and do what they do best - take the piss out of everything and everyone.

Stars: Jeremy Corbett, Paul Ego, Dai Henwood, Ben Hurley

Votes: 183

16. Funny Girls (II) (2015– )

22 min | Comedy

7.0

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Rose Matafeo leads a cast of New Zealand's finest comedy talent in this female-driven sketch comedy show.

Stars: Nic Sampson, Rose Matafeo, Jackie van Beek, Laura Daniel

Votes: 93

17. Freaky (2003– )

Action, Adventure, Comedy

7.1

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An anthology series consisting of 13 shows, each with 3 stories in each show. The show was broadcast in New Zealand and Australia; and was hosted by Daniel Costello.

Stars: Daniel Costello, Paul Yates, Dylan McKay, Stephanie Reid

Votes: 67

18. Terry Teo (2016– )

Action, Adventure, Comedy

8.0

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A savvy teenager uses his street smarts to solve crime.

Stars: Kahn West, Josh Thomson, Drew Briceford, Hanna Tevita

Votes: 43

19. Hope (XXIII)

Comedy | Announced

A romantic comedy about the crazy lengths a woman in her mid-30s is willing to go to when she discovers the perfect man.

Directors: Madeleine Sami, Jackie van Beek | Star: Aubrey Plaza

20. Rude Awakenings (2007)

40 min | Comedy, Drama

6.6

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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

21. The Project (2017–2023)

30 min | Comedy, News

3.9

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The Project is a New Zealand current affairs show hosted by Jesse Mulligan, Kanoa Lloyd and Jeremy Corbett with rotating guest panelists. It draws topical and controversial current affairs content as well as comedy from recent news stories.

Stars: Jesse Mulligan, Kanoa Lloyd, Jeremy Corbett, Josh Thomson

Votes: 105

22. Girls on Film (2018 Podcast Series)

Talk-Show

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Girls On Film is a film review podcast from a female perspective, hosted by film critic and broadcaster Anna Smith.

Stars: Anna Smith, Mia Bays, Rhianna Dhillon, Larushka Ivan-Zadeh Griaznov

23. The Vloggingtons (2018– )

37 min | Animation

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The Vloggingtons are four friends who make funny video clips from random moments in their days.

Stars: Xander Savage, Mike Boon, Laura Daniel, Mihi Te Rauhi Daniels

24. Goodnight Kiwi (2019)

Family

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Stars: Dean O'Gorman, Madeleine Sami, Oscar Kightley, Jackie van Beek

25. The Inland Road (2017)

TV-14 | 80 min | Drama

6.0

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After surviving a fatal car crash, teenage runaway Tia moves in with the strangers involved in the accident, threatening the family's delicate balance.

Director: Jackie van Beek | Stars: David Elliot, Chelsie Preston Crayford, Jodie Hillock, Gloria Popata

Votes: 156

26. Coverband (2014)

Comedy

7.6

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Sex, drugs, and other people's songs.

Stars: Johnny Barker, Matt Whelan, Wesley Dowdell, Laughton Kora

Votes: 40

27. Best Bits New Zealand (2013– )

25 min | Comedy

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A panel of guests poke fun at the most ridiculous moments from the weeks television and more.

Stars: Matt Heath, Jesse Mulligan, Te Radar, Rhys Mathewson

28. The Drawing Show (2019– )

Animation, Comedy, Family

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Stars: Jackie van Beek, Guy Montgomery, Ryan Cooper, Saraid Cameron

29. Coffee and Allah (2007)

14 min | Short, Drama, Family

7.4

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When a cup of coffee is a gift from Allah.

Director: Sima Urale | Stars: Zahara Abbawaaji, Joe Folau, John Mellor, Shailesh Prajapati

Votes: 29

30. Uphill (2013)

15 min | Short, Drama

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A woman craving solitude escapes to a tiny hut in the mountains but her dreams of isolation are thwarted by a couple that also turns up for the night.

Director: Jackie van Beek | Stars: Gentiane Lupi, Rob Mokaraka, Jennifer Sutherland, Jackie van Beek

31. The Lawnmower Bandit (2015)

11 min | Documentary, Short, Biography

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Paul used to steal lawnmowers for a living but when his father died, he promised himself a better life.

Director: Jackie van Beek | Stars: Andrew Romijn, Brittany-Anne Romijn, Donna Romijn, Gemma Romijn

32. Love Mussel (2001 TV Movie)

60 min | Comedy

8.3

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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

33. In Safe Hands (2011)

11 min | Short, Drama

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A normal girl with an abnormal task.

Director: Jackie van Beek | Stars: Victoria Bernard, David Corballis

34. Little Red Riding Hood (2011)

5 min | Short, Adventure, Comedy

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An energetic and colourful version of the popular fairytale, starring over forty students with special needs from Sunshine Special Development School in Melbourne, Australia.

Director: Jackie van Beek | Stars: Sam Harper, Jason Hoyte, Connie Nikakis

35. The Gondola (2007)

7 min | Short

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Director: Richard Bell | Stars: Jonny Brugh, Jackie van Beek

36. One Shoe Short (2008)

8 min | Short, Drama

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On a town camp in Alice Springs, Australia, a boy searches for a pair of shoes so he can go to school. His friend tries to help him out by reorganising his aunty's shopping list.

Director: Jackie van Beek | Stars: Rodney Malbunka, Jesse McCormack

37. Just Like the Others (2009)

10 min | Short, Drama

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Calvin wants to fit in with the other kids on his estate but he can't afford an iPod. With the help of his family, he has to find a way to make his own music.

Director: Jackie van Beek | Stars: Emma Cromwell, Millicent Raymond, Calvin Williams-Pandu

38. Go the Dogs (2011)

15 min | Short, Drama

5.9

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A young teenager with autism unwittingly embarks on a strange adventure leading to an abandoned farmhouse and a runaway boy.

Director: Jackie van Beek | Stars: Graham Candy, Danielle Cresp, Brittany-Anne Romijn

Votes: 15

39. Doug the Human (2019)

14 min | Short, Comedy, Drama

6.0

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An alien kidnaps a human and keeps him as her pet.

Director: Gary Hamaguchi | Stars: Ningali Lawford, Gabriel Willie

Votes: 7

40. Rude Awakenings (2007)
Episode: Perfect Little Rosebud (2007)

75 min | Comedy, Drama

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The Rush family move from Kumeu into inner-city Ponsonby cos Dimity is determined for change. They clash with their new neighbours, the Short family, renters, suffering changes of their own as Sharon moves in with her girlfriend.

Director: Geoffrey Cawthorn | Stars: Danielle Cormack, Marise Wipani, Rose McIver, Carl Bland