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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: 256,874
2. 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: 103,256 | Gross: $0.24M
3. 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: 95,119 | Gross: $40.16M
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: 48,651
5. 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: 42,918
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: 36,273
7. 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: 31,805
8. 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: 14,846 | Gross: $3.35M
9. 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: 7,184
10. 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: 4,209
11.
Spartacus (2010–2013)
Episode:
Libertus
(2012)
TV-MA | 54 min | Action, Adventure, Biography
Spartacus leads a bold mission to free Crixus from Roman captivity, but a storied gladiator from the House of Batiatus complicates matters. Ilithyia's scheming puts her marriage to Glaber at risk.
Director: Rick Jacobson | Stars: Liam McIntyre, Manu Bennett, Peter Mensah, Nick E. Tarabay
Votes: 3,917
12. 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: 3,105
13.
Spartacus (2010–2013)
Episode:
Sacramentum
(2012)
TV-MA | 54 min | Action, Adventure, Biography
Spartacus and his rebels try to increase their numbers by freeing fighters enslaved in foreign wars. Lucretia seeks to recruit one of her husband's former gladiators to outmaneuver powerful Romans.
Director: Jesse Warn | Stars: Liam McIntyre, Manu Bennett, Peter Mensah, Nick E. Tarabay
Votes: 2,753
14. 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: 2,685
15.
Spartacus (2010–2013)
Episode:
Chosen Path
(2012)
TV-MA | 54 min | Action, Adventure, Biography
Spartacus urges his restless rebels to train for the defense of their new sanctuary. Lucretia and Ilithyia seek comfort from each other, while Glaber's forces swell with some deadly new recruits.
Director: Michael Hurst | Stars: Liam McIntyre, Manu Bennett, Peter Mensah, Nick E. Tarabay
Votes: 2,566
16.
Spartacus (2010–2013)
Episode:
Balance
(2012)
TV-MA | 56 min | Action, Adventure, Biography
Spartacus gets a chance for vengeance when a prominent Roman is captured, but will he satisfy desire at the cost of the greater good? The intrigue amongst Glaber and the women surrounding him heats up.
Director: Chris Martin-Jones | Stars: Liam McIntyre, Manu Bennett, Peter Mensah, Nick E. Tarabay
Votes: 2,560
17. 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: 2,025
18.
Our Flag Means Death (2022–2023)
Episode:
Mermen
(2023)
TV-MA | Action, Adventure, Biography
Stede, Zheng, Spanish Jackie and the rest of the Revenge crew team up to take down a nefarious common enemy threatening the world of piracy.
Director: Fernando Frias | Stars: Rhys Darby, Joel Fry, Samson Kayo, Nathan Foad
Votes: 1,946
19. 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: 1,705
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: 1,334
21.
Xena: Warrior Princess (1995–2001)
Episode:
Orphan of War
(1996)
Not Rated | 45 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
Xena and Gabrielle travel to the centaur lands to help them against Dagnine, a man who once fought at Xena's side when she was evil. Dagnine wants the powerful Ixion stone, who was hidden ... See full summary »
Director: Charles Siebert | Stars: Lucy Lawless, Renée O'Connor, David Taylor, Alexander Campbell
Votes: 544
22.
Hercules: The Legendary Journeys (1995–1999)
Episode:
The Road to Calydon
(1995)
Not Rated | 44 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
When Hercules encounters a group of refugees being harassed by Hera, he decides to guide them to safety in the city of Calydon.
Director: Doug Lefler | Stars: Kevin Sorbo, Norman Forsey, Portia Dawson, John Sumner
Votes: 460
23.
Hercules: The Legendary Journeys (1995–1999)
Episode:
Unchained Heart
(1995)
Not Rated | 44 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
Darphus, revived by Ares, is pillaging everything in sight to feed a monster called Graegus. Hercules and Xena (now turned to good) are determined to stop him. Iolaus joins Hercules but has trouble believing she is really reformed.
Director: Bruce Seth Green | Stars: Kevin Sorbo, Michael Hurst, Robert Trebor, Lucy Lawless
Votes: 440
24.
Hercules: The Legendary Journeys (1995–1999)
Episode:
Protean Challenge
(1996)
Not Rated | 44 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
Hercules and Iolaus help the sculptor Thanis, who neglects his farm because of his artistic drive, and enjoy his daughter Daniella. When he goes to town for supplies, Iolaus witnesses him ... See full summary »
Director: Oley Sassone | Stars: Kevin Sorbo, Michael Hurst, Meredith Chalmers, Jane Cresswell
Votes: 357
25.
The Brokenwood Mysteries (2014– )
Episode:
Catch of the Day
(2015)
Not Rated | 87 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
When a severed human hand is discovered in a crayfisherman's catch, Shepherd and his team need to discover whose it is and whether its owner is still alive.
Director: Mike Smith | Stars: Neill Rea, Fern Sutherland, Pana Hema Taylor, Nic Sampson
Votes: 356
26.
Legend of the Seeker (2008–2010)
Episode:
Wizard
(2009)
TV-PG | 44 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
The witch Shota casts a spell on Zedd which makes him young and forget all his past. Zedd escapes and becomes king of a town which is then threatened to plunge into a rift to the underworld... See full summary »
Director: Jonathan Brough | Stars: Craig Horner, Bridget Regan, Bruce Spence, Tabrett Bethell
Votes: 339
27. 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: 337
28.
Hercules: The Legendary Journeys (1995–1999)
Episode:
Norse by Norsevest
(1998)
Not Rated | 44 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
Hercules leaves Eire to travel to Scandinavia, where the god Balder needs his help: he's dreamed he's going to die. Hercules is impressed to meet a god who worries about the mortals and ... See full summary »
Director: John Laing | Stars: Kevin Sorbo, Ben Reed, Tamara Gorski, Ian Hughes
Votes: 333
29.
Hercules: The Legendary Journeys (1995–1999)
Episode:
Somewhere Over the Rainbow Bridge
(1998)
Not Rated | 44 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
Odin is fatalistic, Balder dead, Thor banished, and Loki hiding, but when Hercules cannot prevent the third tragedy that would make Ragnarok inevitable, he is determined to revenge their loss on Loki.
Director: Michael Hurst | Stars: Kevin Sorbo, Ben Reed, Ian Hughes, Rupert Cox
Votes: 326
30. 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
31. 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: 256
32. Hillary (2016)
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
33. 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
34. 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
35. 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
36.
The Ray Bradbury Theater (1985–1992)
Episode:
Mars Is Heaven
(1990)
TV-14 | 23 min | Drama, Fantasy, Horror
The first Earth visitors to Mars discover a replica of small town America, just as they remembered it from their childhoods.
Director: John Laing | Stars: Hal Linden, Paul Gross, Helen Moulder, Patrick Smyth
Votes: 180
37. 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
38. 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: 166
39. 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: 157
40. 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
41. 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
42. 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
43. 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
44.
Jack of All Trades (2000)
Episode:
Return of the Dragoon
(2000)
22 min | Adventure, Action, Comedy
Jack Stiles rescues the niece of President Thomas Jefferson. When the President finds out she has been thanking him in bed, he banishes Jack to Palau-Palau, supposedly to stop Napoleon's ... See full summary »
Director: Josh Becker | Stars: Bruce Campbell, Angela Marie Dotchin, Stuart Devenie, Stephen Papps
Votes: 97
45. 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: 95
46.
Jack of All Trades (2000)
Episode:
Sex and the Single Spy
(2000)
22 min | Adventure, Action, Comedy
A famous French spy has come to Palau-Palau, and Jack and Emilia must capture the message he carries, a list of island artists to be killed for work unacceptable to Napoleon.
Director: Charlie Haskell | Stars: Bruce Campbell, Angela Marie Dotchin, Stuart Devenie, Stephen Papps
Votes: 77
47.
Jack of All Trades (2000)
Episode:
Once You Go Jack...
(2000)
22 min | Adventure, Action, Comedy
Jack's former partner Kentucky Sue shows up in Palau-Palau, but will her desire to become Mrs. Jack Stiles compromise Jack's effectiveness?
Director: Charlie Haskell | Stars: Bruce Campbell, Angela Marie Dotchin, Stuart Devenie, Stephen Papps
Votes: 75
48.
Jack of All Trades (2000)
Episode:
The Floundering Father
(2000)
22 min | Adventure, Action, Comedy
Emilia's latest invention, a submarine, comes in handy when the captured Benjamin Franklin is being taken to Napoleon on Blackbeard's ship.
Director: Chris Graves | Stars: Bruce Campbell, Angela Marie Dotchin, Stuart Devenie, Stephen Papps
Votes: 74
49. 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
50.
Jack of All Trades (2000)
Episode:
X Marquis the Spot
(2000)
22 min | Adventure, Action, Comedy
Em and Jack visit a luxury resort to recover the Crown of King George. However, the place turns out to be Marquis de Sade's private S&M haven called the Agony Island. Jack must pretend to be Em's "pet" long enough to recover the crown.
Director: Eric Gruendemann | Stars: Bruce Campbell, Angela Marie Dotchin, Stuart Devenie, Stephen Papps
Votes: 71