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1. 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: 1,386,870 | Gross: $760.51M
2. 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: 140,901 | Gross: $15.95M
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: 95,527 | 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: 7,870
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: 1,241
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: 232
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: 1,028
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: 257
9. 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
10. 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
11. 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
12. 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
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: 169
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. 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
16. 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
17. 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
18. 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
19. 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
20. Sunny Skies (2013)
30 min | Comedy
Stars: Tammy Davis, Oliver Driver, Morgana O'Reilly, Molly Tyrrell
Votes: 33
21. 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
22. 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. 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
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
30. 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.
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: 181
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: 166
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: 166
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: 161
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: 161
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: 170
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