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1. 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: 7,270
2. The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003)
PG-13 | 201 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
Gandalf and Aragorn lead the World of Men against Sauron's army to draw his gaze from Frodo and Sam as they approach Mount Doom with the One Ring.
Director: Peter Jackson | Stars: Elijah Wood, Viggo Mortensen, Ian McKellen, Orlando Bloom
Votes: 1,981,616 | Gross: $377.85M
3. The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002)
PG-13 | 179 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
While Frodo and Sam edge closer to Mordor with the help of the shifty Gollum, the divided fellowship makes a stand against Sauron's new ally, Saruman, and his hordes of Isengard.
Director: Peter Jackson | Stars: Elijah Wood, Ian McKellen, Viggo Mortensen, Orlando Bloom
Votes: 1,786,038 | Gross: $342.55M
4. The Lovely Bones (2009)
PG-13 | 135 min | Drama, Fantasy, Thriller
Centers on a young girl who has been murdered and watches over her family - and her killer - from purgatory. She must weigh her desire for vengeance against her desire for her family to heal.
Director: Peter Jackson | Stars: Rachel Weisz, Mark Wahlberg, Saoirse Ronan, Susan Sarandon
Votes: 180,054 | Gross: $43.82M
5. 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: 36,308
6. 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: 31,859
7. Without a Paddle (2004)
PG-13 | 95 min | Adventure, Comedy, Mystery
After their friend dies, three men decide to fulfill their childhood dream by going on a camping expedition for the lost D. B. Cooper bounty, with calamitous results.
Director: Steven Brill | Stars: Matthew Lillard, Seth Green, Dax Shepard, Matthew Price
Votes: 50,965 | Gross: $58.17M
8. Shortland Street (1992– )
TV-PG | 30 min | Drama
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: 1,063
9. Power Rangers Dino Charge (2015–2016)
TV-Y7 | 21 min | Action, Adventure, Family
In prehistoric times, an alien entrusted 10 powerful Energemas to 10 dinosaurs, and these were lost with their extinction. Now an intergalactic bounty hunter seeks to reclaim the Energemas and destroy the Earth.
Stars: Brennan Mejia, Camille Hyde, Yoshi Sudarso, Michael Taber
Votes: 1,684
10. 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: 2,036
11. The Gulf (2019–2021)
45 min | Crime
A detective's personal and professional life start to unravel when she is involved in a fatal car accident and begins to lose her memory.
Stars: Kate Elliott, Ido Drent, Timmie Cameron, Dahnu Graham
Votes: 1,609
12. Ike: Countdown to D-Day (2004 TV Movie)
PG | 89 min | Drama, History, War
A dramatization of the 90 days leading up to Operation Overlord, the Allied invasion of Normandy, and how General Dwight Eisenhower, against all odds, brilliantly orchestrated the most important military maneuver in modern history.
Director: Robert Harmon | Stars: Tom Selleck, James Remar, Timothy Bottoms, Ian Mune
Votes: 3,696
13. Mystic (2020– )
Adventure, Family
A group of horse-mad teenagers who are regulars at their local stables on the fictional peninsula of Kauri Point.
Stars: Macey Chipping, Antonia Robinson, Max Crean, Jacqueline Joe
Votes: 263
14. The Blue Rose (2013)
TV-14 | 44 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama
A contemporary, smart investigative drama in which the lowly back-room office staff join forces to fight for justice in a corrupt corporate world.
Stars: Antonia Prebble, Siobhan Marshall, Matt Minto, Rajeev Varma
Votes: 709
15. Out of the Blue (I) (2006)
103 min | Crime, Drama
Based on the Aramoana Massacre that occurred on 13 November and 14 November 1990. Resident David Gray, an unemployed gun collector, went on a rampage in which 13 people were shot dead, before Gray himself was shot by police.
Director: Robert Sarkies | Stars: Matthew Sunderland, Stuart Mathieson, Natalie Ellis, Patrick Paynter
Votes: 3,922 | Gross: $0.00M
16. 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
17. Go Girls (2009– )
TV-Y | 60 min | Comedy, Drama
Amy, Britta and Cody are 25 and have been friends forever but their lives aren't going as they thought they would. They plan to be married (Cody), famous (Britta) and rich (Amy) within a year.
Stars: Irene Wood, Ingrid Park, Bronwyn Turei, Alix Bushnell
Votes: 431
18. The Rule of Jenny Pen
Thriller | Post-production
Confined to a secluded rest home and trapped within his stroke-ridden body, a former Judge must stop an elderly psychopath who employs a child's puppet to abuse the home's residents with deadly consequences.
Director: James Ashcroft | Stars: John Lithgow, Geoffrey Rush, Nathaniel Lees, Thomas Sainsbury
19. 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
20. Worzel Gummidge Down Under (1987–1989)
30 min | Comedy, Drama, Family
The continuing adventures of the magic scarecrow, only this time he's in New Zealand.
Stars: Jon Pertwee, Bruce Phillips, Jonathan Marks, Olivia Ihimaera-Smiler
Votes: 110
21. The Legend of William Tell (1998)
50 min | Adventure, Fantasy
Witness the legend of Wilhelm Gorkeit of Tellikon (William Tell), who, as the stories say, shot an apple off of his son's head and led the rebellion to free Switzerland.
Stars: Kieren Hutchison, Andrew Robertt, Nathaniel Lees, Katrina Browne
Votes: 287
22. The Enid Blyton Secret Series (1997–1998)
Adventure, Drama, Family
A follow up to the flagship Adventure Series franchise from the same legendary author, Enid Blyton, this series is adapted from Blyton's best selling and much loved Secret novels.
Stars: Jeremy Brudenell, Jennyfer Jewell, Daniel James, Drew Neemia
Votes: 61
23. Shaker Run (1985)
91 min | Action, Drama
With the accidental discovery of a lethal bio-agent at her research facility, Dr. Christine Ruben decides to double cross her own government by stealing the deadly formula to keep it out of... See full summary »
Director: Bruce Morrison | Stars: Cliff Robertson, Leif Garrett, Lisa Harrow, Shane Briant
Votes: 311
24. Seven Periods with Mr Gormsby (2005– )
30 min | Comedy
Mr Gorsmby is the most politically incorrect relief teacher available. He also happens to be the ONLY relief teacher available. Gormsby is asked to babysit the worst class at the worst boys... See full summary »
Stars: David McPhail, Paul McLaughlin, Jason Hoyte, Tandi Wright
Votes: 394
25. This Is Not My Life (2010)
44 min | Sci-Fi, Thriller
Alec Ross awakes one morning to find that he doesn't know who or where he is and doesn't recognize his wife or children.
Stars: Charles Mesure, Tania Nolan, Miriama McDowell, Tom Cameron
Votes: 621
26. Return to Treasure Island (1996 TV Movie)
TV-PG | 89 min | Action, Adventure
While being hunted by a corrupt sea captian, adult Jim Hawkins has a second encounter with the island and Long John Silver.
Director: Steve La Hood | Stars: Stig Eldred, Dean O'Gorman, Jed Brophy, Nikita Schembri
Votes: 100
27. Gloss (1987–1990)
Drama
New Zealand's own "Dynasty", centred around the Redfern family and their publishing empire.
Stars: Danielle Cormack, Peter Harcourt, Ilona Rodgers, Geoff Dolan
Votes: 23
28. Agent Anna (2013– )
Comedy
A recent divorcee tackles earning a living as a newly qualified real estate agent while trying to pick up the pieces of her live after her husband leaves her with a mountain of debt and two teenage daughters.
Stars: Robyn Malcolm, Adam Gardiner, Theresa Healey, Roy Billing
Votes: 72
29. The Rainbow Warrior (1993 TV Movie)
PG | 93 min | Drama
This film tells the true story of the sinking of the Greenpeace ship, the Rainbow Warrior (commanded by Jon Voight), in Auckland Harbor in 1984, and the subsequent investigation by the New ... See full summary »
Director: Michael Tuchner | Stars: Jon Voight, Sam Neill, Bruno Lawrence, Kerry Fox
Votes: 311
30. Fallout (1994– )
Drama
Drama based on events surrounding New Zealand's 1984 snap election, when the Labour Party, led by David Lange, was elected on an anti-nuclear platform.
Stars: Mark Mitchell, Ian Mune, John Dybvig, Desmond Kelly
Votes: 8
31. 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
32. Starlight Hotel (1987)
PG | 93 min | Drama
It is Depression era New Zealand and school-kid Kate is missing her father badly. The temptation to seek him out leads her into diverse and intense encounters with fate.
Director: Sam Pillsbury | Stars: Greer Robson-Kirk, Peter Phelps, Bruce Phillips, Alice Fraser
Votes: 267
33. The Wireless: Docs (2016– )
Documentary
The Wireless: Docs is all about New Zealand stories and supporting local filmmakers, by giving them a platform to experiment with styles and storytelling.
Stars: Medulla Oblongata, Bruce Phillips, Madeleine Hunter, Leilani Tominiko
34. Alex (1992)
Unrated | 93 min | Drama, Sport
Headstrong New Zealand teen Alex Archer trains to qualify for the 1960 Rome Olympics in the women's 100 freestyle. Unlike the other top swimmers who train only for swimming, Alex takes ... See full summary »
Director: Megan Simpson Huberman | Stars: Lauren A Jackson, Chris Haywood, Josh Picker, Cathy Godbold
Votes: 152
35. Erebus: The Aftermath (1988– )
Drama, History
Stars: Frank Finlay, Roy Billing, Jeffrey Thomas, Bruce Allpress
Votes: 42
36. Floundering
16 min | Short, Family | Completed
Director: William McKegg | Stars: Bruce Phillips, Addison Pritchard-Matagi
38. Bygones (II) (2019)
11 min | Short, Drama
Hugo's cab ride takes an unexpected route, taking him and his driver on a journey into his past.
Director: Theo Shakes | Stars: Ben Van Lier, Bruce Phillips, Jen Huang, Shannon Esquilat
39. Emilie Richards (2009–2012)
90 min | Drama, Romance
Sunday film series based on stories by American author Emilie Richards about love, happiness and longing in picturesque New Zealand landscapes.
Stars: Craig Hall, Suzan Anbeh, Elisabeth Lanz, Jana Klinge
Votes: 7
41. The Seagull (2020)
Drama
In a direct commentary of our world in lockdown, the characters are still searching for meaning in their lives while battling love, jealousy, dissatisfaction, dreams, hopes and plans - not to mention malfunctioning video calls.
Stars: Jennifer Ward-Lealand, Stephen Lovatt, Bruce Phillips, Fasitua Amosa
42. Peppermint Twist (1987–1988)
25 min | Drama
Stars: Louise Graham, Darcy Waldegrave, Felicity Samuel, Ruth Bijl
44. The Insatiable Moon (2010)
Not Rated | 101 min | Drama
When Arthur, self-proclaimed son of God, sets off on a mission to find the Queen of Heaven, his world changes.
Director: Rosemary Riddell | Stars: Rawiri Paratene, Sara Wiseman, Ian Mune, Greg Johnson
Votes: 230
46. The Apple Tree (2016)
15 min | Short, Drama
An unexpected encounter propels a grieving mother into confronting the past.
Director: Frances Edmond | Stars: Cathy Downes, Darien Takle, Oscar Wilson, Bruce Phillips
47.
Hercules: The Legendary Journeys (1995–1999)
Episode:
Reign of Terror
(1997)
Not Rated | 44 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
King Augeus thinks he's Zeus, throws rocks painted with lightning bolts, and has rededicated Aphrodite's temple to Hera. Hercules wants to set the kingdom up to be well-ruled again.
Director: Rodney Charters | Stars: Kevin Sorbo, Alexandra Tydings, Rainer Grant, Robert Trebor
Votes: 332
48.
Hercules: The Legendary Journeys (1995–1999)
Episode:
Reunions
(1998)
Not Rated | 44 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
Part 3 of 3. Hercules starts to suspect that Zeus had ulterior motives to make him a god. Iolaus goes to visit his mother and is hurt by the resentment of her new husband. Hera imprisons ... See full summary »
Director: Charles Siebert | Stars: Kevin Sorbo, Michael Hurst, Roy Dotrice, Meg Foster
Votes: 322
49.
Hercules: The Legendary Journeys (1995–1999)
Episode:
The Power
(1996)
Not Rated | 44 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
While Hercules walks on the beach, he is attacked by a bunch of robbers, which he easily chases, and sees a young man and his girl friend chased by their cahoots- suddenly the kid tells ... See full summary »
Director: Charlie Haskell | Stars: Kevin Sorbo, Lulu Alach, Elaine Bracey, Grant Bridger
Votes: 352
50.
Hercules: The Legendary Journeys (1995–1999)
Episode:
Under the Broken Sky
(1995)
Not Rated | 44 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
Tender love story of a beautiful dancer who tries to bury her grief in men, until her farmer husband finds her and wants to take her home. Meanwhile, the thugs running the town don't like Hercules interfering with their predations.
Director: James A. Contner | Stars: Kevin Sorbo, Veronica Akhurst, Christine Bartlett, Daniel Batten
Votes: 365