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1. Mortal Engines (2018)
PG-13 | 128 min | Action, Adventure, Fantasy
In a post-apocalyptic world where cities ride on wheels and consume each other to survive, two people meet in London and try to stop a conspiracy.
Director: Christian Rivers | Stars: Hera Hilmar, Robert Sheehan, Hugo Weaving, Jihae
Votes: 140,420 | Gross: $15.95M
2. Avatar (2009)
PG-13 | 162 min | Action, Adventure, Fantasy
A paraplegic Marine dispatched to the moon Pandora on a unique mission becomes torn between following his orders and protecting the world he feels is his home.
Director: James Cameron | Stars: Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldana, Sigourney Weaver, Michelle Rodriguez
Votes: 1,385,478 | Gross: $760.51M
3. The Frighteners (1996)
R | 110 min | Comedy, Fantasy, Horror
After a tragic car accident that kills his wife, a man discovers he can communicate with the dead, and he uses that gift to con people. However, when a demonic spirit appears, he may be the only one who can stop it from killing the living and the dead.
Director: Peter Jackson | Stars: Michael J. Fox, Trini Alvarado, Peter Dobson, John Astin
Votes: 95,425 | Gross: $16.76M
4. Wellington Paranormal (2018–2022)
TV-14 | 30 min | Comedy, Crime, Fantasy
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: 7,841
5. Under the Vines (2021– )
60 min | Comedy
Rebecca Gibney and Charles Edwards star as two city slickers who inherit a failing vineyard in rural New Zealand.. the only problems are that neither of them has ever done a hard days' work- and they despise one another.
Stars: Rebecca Gibney, Charles Edwards, Trae Te Wiki, Simon Mead
Votes: 1,232
6. Millie Lies Low (2021)
100 min | Comedy, Drama
Anxiety-ridden Millie is on her way from Wellington to New York for an internship at a prestigious architecture firm when a moment of panic causes her to miss her flight.
Director: Michelle Savill | Stars: Ana Scotney, Jillian Nguyen, Chris Alosio, Sam Cotton
Votes: 231
7. The Patriarch (2016)
103 min | Drama
From the author of "The Whale Rider", a tale of family rivalry and reconciliation, set against the stunning backdrop of rural New Zealand in the 1960s.
Director: Lee Tamahori | Stars: Temuera Morrison, Akuhata Keefe, Nancy Brunning, Jim Moriarty
Votes: 1,025
8. How to Murder Your Wife (2015 TV Movie)
97 min | Comedy, Drama
A melodramatic black comedy presenting the true story of Alfred Benning's murder of his wife, Betty, in 1970s Wellington. The film follows a passive-aggressive man (Simon O'Conner) ... See full summary »
Director: Riccardo Pellizzeri | Stars: Simon O'Connor, Todd Lasance, Geraldine Brophy, Mike Minogue
Votes: 256
9. 7 Days (2009– )
30 min | Comedy, Game-Show
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
10. The Cure (III) (2014)
90 min | Action, Sci-Fi, Thriller
The film is about a young female researcher whose life is in danger when she discovers the pharmaceutical company she works for had developed a cure for cancer many years earlier. They ... See full summary »
Director: David Gould | Stars: Antonia Prebble, Stephen Lovatt, Daniel Lissing, John Bach
Votes: 812
11. 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: 237
12. What Now? (1981– )
Family
Long-running and popular magazine-style children's show, featuring cartoons, hijinks and infotainment. Has screened on both Saturday and Sunday mornings during its history.
Stars: Erin Wells, Joseph Coughlan, Stella Maris, Brad Hemingway
Votes: 36
13. Tangiwai (2011 TV Movie)
93 min | Biography, Drama, Romance
A dramatic story about a cricketer and his fiancée.
Director: Charlie Haskell | Stars: Rose McIver, Ryan O'Kane, Miranda Harcourt, Mick Rose
Votes: 168
14. The Killian Curse (2006– )
Fantasy, Romance, Thriller
A group of teenage students who are faced with a menacing curse revolving around the number 21.
Stars: Nick Blake, Frith Horan, Grace MacDonald, Georgia Tabish
Votes: 33
15. Freaky (2003– )
Action, Adventure, Comedy
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
16. Darwin and Newts (2018– )
11 min | Animation
Darwin and Newts are two siblings who discover and experiment with early scientific principles as they explore the natural wonders of their incredible New Zealand home.
Stars: Sarah Hart, Sara Stone, George Henare, Faith Gunn
Votes: 14
17. Lucy Lewis Can't Lose (2016–2017)
7 min | Comedy
Lucy Lewis is desperate not to be voted School Representative. Things don't quite go her way.
Stars: Thomasin McKenzie, Celia Macdonald, Rahiri Wharerau, Miranda Harcourt
Votes: 55
18. Girl vs. Boy (2012– )
22 min | Comedy
Join Maxine Small and her friends as they resolve problems around their hometown 'The Bay' in New Zealand.
Stars: Will Robertson, Emma Draper, Courtney Abbot, Abby Damen
Votes: 31
20. Evil Weed (2009)
Not Rated | 70 min | Horror
Emily and her sister Danielle play host to friends at their parents' country house in the Hamptons. But when a bag of unicorn weed livens up the party, some of the group begin to suffer from a weird reaction.
Director: David Wexler | Stars: Brianna Barnes, Genevieve Hudson-Price, Cynthia LaForte, Bekim Trenova
Votes: 83
21. WNTV (2000–2003)
Family
Stars: Kimberley Crossman, Morgan Bradley, Rhona Bennett, Bevin Linkhorn
Votes: 11
23. Flatmates (1998)
23 min | Comedy
Stars: Cal Wilson, Kevin Smith, Catherine Boniface, Rajeev Varma
Votes: 10
24. Willy Nilly (2001– )
Comedy
A light-hearted comedy about Eric and Harry, two brothers whose sheltered lives on a farm have revolved around their mother. Somewhat stuck in the 1950's, they are confronted with the real ... See full summary »
Stars: Tandi Wright, Mark Hadlow, Katrina Hobbs, Sean Duffy
25. Sunny Skies (2013)
30 min | Comedy
Stars: Tammy Davis, Oliver Driver, Morgana O'Reilly, Molly Tyrrell
Votes: 33
26. The Polycees (2023)
9 min | Short, Family, Fantasy
In a clandestine world under government buildings around the world, a puppet dynasty has secretly controlled global politics for centuries. Until the daughter of the new Prime Minister of ... See full summary »
Director: Celia Jaspers | Stars: Jed Brophy, Mischa Blake, James Jennings, Jessica Mutch McKay
27. Yaptrap (2020– )
Animation, Comedy
What happens when you mix animation with photos, videos and bizarre humour? The freshest yaps ever trapped and beamed directly into your eyeballs.
28. Facelift (2004– )
30 min | Comedy
Satirical topical weekly series spoofing sports and media celebrities, politicians, and TV shows, films and commercials.
Stars: Alan Brunton, Georgina Christiansen, Cohen Holloway, Megan Nicol
Votes: 28
32.
Lucy Lewis Can't Lose (2016–2017)
Episode:
Episode #2.1
(2017)
8 min | Comedy
Director: Paul Yates | Stars: Thomasin McKenzie, Celia Macdonald, Rahiri Wharerau, Erana James
33.
Lucy Lewis Can't Lose (2016–2017)
Episode:
Episode #2.2
(2017)
7 min | Comedy
Director: Paul Yates | Stars: Thomasin McKenzie, Celia Macdonald, Rahiri Wharerau, Erana James
34.
Lucy Lewis Can't Lose (2016–2017)
Episode:
Episode #2.3
(2017)
7 min | Comedy
Director: Paul Yates | Stars: Thomasin McKenzie, Celia Macdonald, Rahiri Wharerau, Erana James
35.
Lucy Lewis Can't Lose (2016–2017)
Episode:
Episode #2.4
(2017)
8 min | Comedy
Director: Paul Yates | Stars: Thomasin McKenzie, Celia Macdonald, Rahiri Wharerau, Erana James
36.
Lucy Lewis Can't Lose (2016–2017)
Episode:
Episode #2.5
(2017)
9 min | Comedy
Director: Paul Yates | Stars: Thomasin McKenzie, Celia Macdonald, Rahiri Wharerau, Erana James
37.
Wellington Paranormal (2018–2022)
Episode:
Bird Woman
(2022)
TV-14 | 22 min | Comedy, Crime, Fantasy
Minogue and O'Leary tackle a half-bird, half-human that's been stealing shiny objects from around Wellington, including the 'W' from the Wellington sign.
Director: Tim van Dammen | Stars: Karen O'Leary, Mike Minogue, Maaka Pohatu, Thomas Sainsbury
Votes: 180
38.
Wellington Paranormal (2018–2022)
Episode:
The Wicked Man
(2022)
TV-14 | 23 min | Comedy, Crime, Fantasy
When a not-so-young 'girl' goes missing, O'Leary and Minogue search for her on the mysterious Sales Island run by a weird, goat-worshipping cult.
Director: Jackie van Beek | Stars: Mike Minogue, Karen O'Leary, Maaka Pohatu, Thomas Sainsbury
Votes: 165
39.
Wellington Paranormal (2018–2022)
Episode:
Skeleton Crew
(2022)
TV-14 | 22 min | Comedy, Crime, Fantasy
When workmen disturb a Pakeha burial ground underneath the police station, an annoying old Caucasian ghost possesses Sarge, who then menaces his own officers.
Director: Jackie van Beek | Stars: Karen O'Leary, Mike Minogue, Maaka Pohatu, Thomas Sainsbury
Votes: 165
40.
Wellington Paranormal (2018–2022)
Episode:
Time Cop: Not the Jean-Claude Van Damme One
(2022)
TV-14 | 22 min | Comedy, Crime, Fantasy
Minogue and O'Leary go back in time to the 90s but on returning, discover they've created an apocalyptic new timeline where Sarge was never a cop.
Director: Tim van Dammen | Stars: Mike Minogue, Karen O'Leary, Maaka Pohatu, Thomas Sainsbury
Votes: 160
41.
Wellington Paranormal (2018–2022)
Episode:
Who the Hell
(2022)
TV-14 | 23 min | Comedy, Crime, Fantasy
On a typical night patrol, Minogue and O'Leary get to the bottom of a series of mysterious curses while Officer Parker gets a new partner.
Director: Tim van Dammen | Stars: Karen O'Leary, Mike Minogue, Maaka Pohatu, Thomas Sainsbury
Votes: 160
42.
Wellington Paranormal (2018–2022)
Episode:
The Coolening
(2022)
TV-14 | 23 min | Comedy, Crime, Fantasy
After giving a talk at a high school, Minogue and O'Leary confiscate a haunted leather jacket that makes whoever wears it cool - something neither Minogue nor O'Leary are used to.
Director: Jemaine Clement | Stars: Mike Minogue, Karen O'Leary, Maaka Pohatu, Thomas Sainsbury
Votes: 169
43.
Lucy Lewis Can't Lose (2016–2017)
Episode:
Episode #1.1
(2016)
7 min | Comedy
Director: Paul Yates | Stars: Thomasin McKenzie, Celia Macdonald, Rahiri Wharerau, Catherine Pot
44.
Lucy Lewis Can't Lose (2016–2017)
Episode:
Episode #1.2
(2016)
5 min | Comedy
Director: Paul Yates | Stars: Thomasin McKenzie, Celia Macdonald, Rahiri Wharerau, Catherine Pot
45.
Lucy Lewis Can't Lose (2016–2017)
Episode:
Episode #1.3
(2016)
5 min | Comedy
Director: Paul Yates | Stars: Thomasin McKenzie, Celia Macdonald, Rahiri Wharerau, Catherine Pot
46.
Lucy Lewis Can't Lose (2016–2017)
Episode:
Episode #1.4
(2016)
6 min | Comedy
Director: Paul Yates | Stars: Thomasin McKenzie, Celia Macdonald, Rahiri Wharerau, Catherine Pot
47.
Lucy Lewis Can't Lose (2016–2017)
Episode:
Episode #1.5
(2016)
4 min | Comedy
Director: Paul Yates | Stars: Thomasin McKenzie, Celia Macdonald, Rahiri Wharerau, Catherine Pot
48.
Lucy Lewis Can't Lose (2016–2017)
Episode:
Episode #1.6
(2016)
7 min | Comedy
Director: Paul Yates | Stars: Thomasin McKenzie, Celia Macdonald, Rahiri Wharerau, Catherine Pot
49.
Darwin and Newts (2018– )
Episode:
Babycritters Club
(2021)
Animation
When Heni runs a dance for all the local animals, Darwin and Newts mind their babies and learn about their habitats and what they eat.
Stars: Sarah Hart, Sara Stone, George Henare, Faith Gunn
50.
Under the Vines (2021– )
Episode:
Episode #2.1
(2023)
Comedy
Louis makes a last-ditch attempt to save his marriage, while Gus tries to rescue his romance with Gus by coming out online. At rival winery Shimmering Lake, Marissa plots to bring Oakley down a peg by hiring a flashy French vintner.
Director: Joshua Frizzell | Stars: Rebecca Gibney, Charles Edwards, Trae Te Wiki, Simon Mead
Votes: 41