Best new New-Zealand Movies in 2023 & 2022 (Netflix, Prime, Hulu & Cinema List)
List of the latest New-Zealand movies in 2023 and the best New-Zealand movies of 2022 & the 2010's. Top New-Zealand movies to watch on Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Prime, Disney+ & other Streaming services, out on DVD/Blu-ray or in cinema's right now.
New New-Zealand movies in 2023 in Cinema & on VOD
Top movies up for release in 2023 in cinema and on VOD
DIRECTOR: Armagan Ballantyne CAST: Jackie van Beek, Damon Herriman & Jemaine Clement
A suburban couple struggles to come to terms with their crumbling marriage. Seeking to revitalize their relationship, they decide to take part in a new-age retreat of finding better ways to connect with people. While trying to find themselves and each other, the couple soon find themselves tumbling down a ridiculous path of reflection and humiliation, leading to plenty of comical bits. Directed by Armagan Ballantyne (Hush, The Strength of Water) with a script co-written by screenwriter Jackie van Beek (What We Do In The Shadows), this comical romance with doses of drama stars Jackie van Beek, Damon Herriman, Jemaine Clement, Chelsie Preston Crayford, and Jodie Rimmer. Read more Watch the trailer of Nude Tuesday Netflix | Amazon | All Release dates
DIRECTOR: Tearepa Kahi CAST: Cliff Curtis, Poroaki Merritt-McDonald & Tame Iti
Based on a true story, Muru follows the story of the Police Sergeant 'Taffy' Tawharau. As the local law enforcement of the Ruatoki community, he devotes himself to serving the people. That devotion comes into question when his government is found to be acting unjustly amid an armed raid. Now at a crossroads, Taffy finds himself unsure about deciding whether or not to devote himself to his career or the people of his community. Directed and co-written by Tearepa Kahi (Taua, Hunt for the Wilderpeople), this thrilling and action-packed tale of crime and drama stars Cliff Curtis, Jay Ryan, and Manu Bennett. Read more Watch the trailer of Muru Netflix | Amazon | All Release dates
Best New-Zealand movies on Netflix, Amazon Prime, Hulu, Disney+ or DVD in 2023
2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018 and the 2010's best rated New-Zealand movies out on DVD, Bluray or streaming on VOD (Netflix, Amazon Prime, Hulu, Disney+ & More).
DIRECTOR: Aaron Falvey CAST: Michael Hurst, Josh McKenzie & Marshall Napier
The world has turned violent after enduring a crippling pandemic, transforming Earth into a rusted wasteland of dwindling resources. A man who has taken a vow against violence may find himself changing his stance when his wife falls ill and is in desperate need of drugs that could save her life. The only way to attain these drugs is to help an old man defend his cabin from dangerous men. Directed by Aaron Falvey, this dystopian action picture stars Michael Hurst, Josh McKenzie, and Marshall Napier. Read more Watch the trailer of Northspur Netflix | Amazon | All Release dates
DIRECTOR: Gaysorn Thavat CAST: Essie Davis, Thomasin McKenzie &
Essie Davis (The Babadook) plays a mother who can’t stay out of trouble and is down on her luck for being stuck with a job cleaning cars. All hope seems lost until her niece (Thomasin McKenzie) comes to stay with her, giving the mother a newfound purpose as her niece seeks valuable advice. Written by Sophie Henderson (Fantail), this stirring melodrama of one woman overcoming adversity and rising from the depths of her troubles is the directorial debut of Gaysorn Thavat. Read more Watch the trailer of The Justice of Bunny King
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DIRECTOR: James Ashcroft CAST: Daniel Gillies, Erik Thomson & Miriama McDowell
Alan and Jill take their teenage boys on a hike but don't count on their family being surrounded by mysterious figures. Violence soon follows and the family now find themselves in a dangerous situation where they fear for their lives. Not only does this incident place them in a scenario where it appears as though there’s no escape but some dark secrets of their past may come back to bite them in this intense crime thriller from director James Ashcroft. Read more Watch the trailer of Coming Home in the Dark
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DIRECTOR: Hamish Bennett CAST: Marshall Napier, Annie Whittle & Rachel House
A dairy farmer finds himself at a difficult point in his life after the death of his wife. Not sure how to deal with this grief, the rural community comes together to help him with the farm and form a meaningful bond. Through plenty of farm work, from working the fields to tending to the cows, the farmer learns he’s not alone and finds that others can share his joy and pain in this touching slice-of-life drama. Read more Watch the trailer of Bellbird
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DIRECTOR: Taika Waititi CAST: Roman Griffin Davis, Thomasin McKenzie & Taika Waititi
Roman Griffith David topbills the American comedy-drama Jojo Rabbit, under the direction of Taika Waititi. Waititi writes, co-produces, and stars in the film as well.... Read more Watch the trailer of Jojo Rabbit
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DIRECTOR: Daniel Borgman CAST: Demos Murphy
Angelina Cottrell
Catherine Wilkin
A lonely boy lives with his Grandmother and sick uncle as his mother abandoned him at a very early age; he develops a fond friendship with a girl who might actually be a... Read more Watch the trailer of The Weight of Elephants RATING: 66/100
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DIRECTOR: Taika Waititi CAST: James Rolleston
Taika Waititi
Moerangi Tihore
The story is set in 1984 against the beautiful backdrop of east coast of New Zealand; a young boy who is a big fan of Michael Jackson gets to spend some time with his... Read more Watch the trailer of Boy RATING: 75/100
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DIRECTOR: Taika Waititi CAST: Sam Neill
Julian Dennison
Rima Te Wiata
Veteran actor Sam Neill teams up with brilliant newcomer Julian Dennison in this very original buddy movie about a grumpy ex-convict and a juvenile delinquent hiding in the New Zeeland bush for an evil Child Care Officer. Beautifully shot and darkly comical, this little gem reminded us of Wes Anderson's best work. Read more Watch the trailer of Hunt for the Wilderpeople RATING: 7.9/100
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DIRECTOR: Lee Tamahori CAST: Temuera Morrison
Akuhata Keefe
Nancy Brunning
Director Lee Tamahori (Once We Warriors) returns to his native New Zealand with this great drama film about two rivaling shepherd families in the 1960's. Based on the 1994 novel 'Bulibasha: King of the Gypsies' by Witi Ihimaera, who wrote the classic 'The Whale Rider'. Read more Watch the trailer of Mahana RATING: 7.3/100
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DIRECTOR: James Napier Robertson CAST: Cliff Curtis
James Rolleston
Kirk Torrance
A very talented chess champion who has lost his cause finds purpose in training underprivileged children about the ways of life and the rules of the game. Read more Watch the trailer of The Dark Horse RATING: 7.3/100
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DIRECTOR: Jemaine Clement, Taika Waititi CAST: Jemaine Clement,
aika Waititi
Cori Gonzalez-Macuer
A very funny, rib tickling concept; a documentary team visits a vampire fraternity that shares an apartment in Wellington and what they film there is the everyday life of... Read more Watch the trailer of What We Do in the Shadows RATING: 7.6/100
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DIRECTOR: Toa Fraser CAST: James Rolleston
Lawrence Makoare
Te Kohe Tuhaka
A teenager who belongs to a Maori tribe that lost to the enemies because of an act of deceit; now, he has to avenge his tribe's honour and the death of his slain... Read more Watch the trailer of The Dead Lands RATING: 6.3/100
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DIRECTOR: Matt Murphy CAST: Dean O'Gorman
James Rolleston
Ashleigh Cummings
A remake of the classic 1981 comedy 'Goodbye Pork Pie'. Three outlaws (in a yellow mini cooper) are on the run for the authorities. Might even be better than the oiginal! Read more Watch the trailer of Pork Pie RATING: 84/100
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DIRECTOR: Roger Donaldson CAST: Anthony Hopkins
Diane Ladd
Iain Rea
The story of a speed enthusiast from New Zealand who spent years rebuilding a 1920 Indian motorcycle that helped him break the land speed record at Bonneville Salt... Read more Watch the trailer of The Worlds’ Fastest Indian RATING: 79/100
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