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1. Last Flight (2011)

15 min | Short, Drama, Sci-Fi

9.0

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200 million kilometers from home, her base in flames and her oxygen supply dwindling, a lone astronaut begins a final, perilous journey to the end of the world.

Director: Damon Keen | Star: Kassie Watson

Votes: 10

2. Return to Gandhi Road (2020)

90 min | Documentary

7.9

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Return to Gandhi Road tells the powerful story of Kangyur Rinpoche; a renowned Tibetan Master who, heeding the imminent danger of the 1950's Cultural Revolution, and under the instructions ... See full summary »

Director: Yeshe Hegan | Stars: Kangyur Rinpoche, Kangyur Rinpoche's Family, Kim Hegan, Matthieu Ricard

Votes: 32

3. Tangiwai (2011 TV Movie)

93 min | Biography, Drama, Romance

7.2

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A dramatic story about a cricketer and his fiancée.

Director: Charlie Haskell | Stars: Rose McIver, Ryan O'Kane, Miranda Harcourt, Mick Rose

Votes: 168

4. 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

5. I'm Not Harry Jenson. (2009)

106 min | Mystery, Thriller

6.6

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A true crime novelist, obsessed with his latest book and convinced he is losing his mind, takes a trip to the forest to recover, but ends up with a fellow traveler dead and blood on his hands.

Director: James Napier Robertson | Stars: James Napier Robertson, Gareth Reeves, Jinny Lee Story, Marshall Napier

Votes: 136

6. Jean (2016 TV Movie)

94 min | Biography, Drama

6.4

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The story of Jean Batten: New Zealand's greatest flier, heroine, celebrity - and mystery.

Director: Robert Sarkies | Stars: Kate Elliott, Miranda Harcourt, Michael Whalley, Thomasin McKenzie

Votes: 56

7. Abandoned (VI) (2015)

TV-14 | 86 min | Adventure, Drama, Thriller

6.3

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In 1989 the trimaran Rose Noelle set sail from Picton, New Zealand, bound for Tonga with four crew. After a freak wave capsized the yacht, they drifted for 119 days before landing on Great Barrier Island.

Director: John Laing | Stars: Dominic Purcell, Peter Feeney, Owen Black, Greg Johnson

Votes: 3,330

8. Samoan Wedding (2006)

Not Rated | 97 min | Comedy, Romance

6.3

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58 Metascore

Four raucous Samoans are banned from their best friend's wedding. To get in, they have to prove themselves as mature individuals by getting and keeping girlfriends.

Director: Chris Graham | Stars: Oscar Kightley, Heto Ah Hi, Shimpal Lelisi, Robbie Magasiva

Votes: 1,622 | Gross: $0.07M

9. Burying Brian (2008– )

265 min | Drama

5.9

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Four ordinary New Zealand women, closely connected by shared history and friendship, meet regularly to drink and talk. One night, the women rail against men in general and husbands in ... See full summary »

Stars: Jodie Dorday, Rebecca Hobbs, Carolyn McLaughlin, Ingrid Park

Votes: 23

10. The Devil Dared Me To (2007)

75 min | Action, Comedy

5.4

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Young Randy has dreamed of being a stuntman, teaming up with misfit stunt-team the Timaru Hellriders, is employed by mentor-turned Dick Johansonson, and meets the one-legged cunning stunt babe Tracy "Tragedy" Jones.

Director: Chris Stapp | Stars: Chris Stapp, Matt Heath, Bonnie Soper, Andrew Beattie

Votes: 905

11. Blind Bitter Happiness (2023– )

Comedy, Drama

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Set in New Zealand's suburban heartland, Blind Bitter Happiness is a serious comedy in which the flawed but loveable Faheys face everyday life head-on. Unflinching and funny, the show ... See full summary »

Stars: Ryan Berry, Lisa Chappell, Richa Cherian, Claire Chitham

12. King of Caravans (2013)

24 min | Documentary, Short, Biography

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King of Caravans offers a rare sensitive glimpse of real poverty in New Zealand. It's a picture of a place where people only go as a last resort, where hopes have evaporated into a limbo of... See full summary »

Director: Zoe McIntosh

13. Stringer (2004)

Sci-Fi

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In this science fiction B movie a photo-journalist, Stringer, returns to New Zealand only to find himself with a mystery chest scare and a plague like infection taking grip of the local community.

Director: Steven Morrison | Stars: Fiona Angus, Danielle Cormack, Josephine Davison, Stuart Devenie

14. When Life Gives You Lemons (2015– )

Comedy

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This tale will take audience members on a comedic, action-packed adventure with Lou, his crew, and various "characters" met along the way. The story features Lou who controls a prominent ... See full summary »

Stars: W. Keith Scott, Martin Lopez, Kendra North, Sweet Brown

15. Mana Wahine (2019)

Short

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As the indigenous land occupation of Ihumatao hits global headlines, Pania Newton must decide: face down the bulldozers or give up the fight.

Director: Corinna Hunziker

16. Red Beryl and the Crocodile, Opal (2017)

Short

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Director: Oscar Enberg | Stars: Grae Burton, Airlie Dodds

17. 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