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1.
The Tribe (1999–2003)
Episode:
Episode #2.52
(2000)
TV-PG | 25 min | Drama, Family, Romance
With the rest of the tribe imprisoned in the hotel, Bray, Lex, Ryan and Jack plan to break them out and save the City from destruction.
Directors: John Callen, John Reid | Stars: Caleb Ross, Dwayne Cameron, Meryl Cassie, Michelle Ang
Votes: 37
2.
Lindsay Ellis' Essay Collection (2016–2021)
Episode:
The Hobbit: Battle of Five Studios (2/2)
(2018)
35 min | Documentary
Lindsay discusses how studios affected The Hobbit trilogy.
Director: Lindsay Ellis | Stars: Lindsay Ellis, Antonella Inserra, John Callen, Tom Augustine
Votes: 26
3. Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic II - The Sith Lords (2004 Video Game)
T | Action, Adventure, Drama
You play an exiled and depowered Jedi Knight who has returned to the Republic and must restore both your powers and the devastated Jedi Order to challenge the Sith.
Stars: Sara Kestelman, Nicky Katt, Roger Guenveur Smith, Kelly Hu
Votes: 5,532
4.
The Tribe (1999–2003)
Episode:
Episode #2.51
(2000)
TV-PG | 25 min | Drama, Family, Romance
Danni and the other tribe leaders are prisoners of the Chosen, and the Mall is invaded.
Directors: John Callen, John Reid | Stars: Caleb Ross, Dwayne Cameron, Meryl Cassie, Michelle Ang
Votes: 19
5.
Lindsay Ellis' Essay Collection (2016–2021)
Episode:
The Hobbit: The Desolation of Warners (Part 3/2)
(2018)
31 min | Documentary
Lindsay discusses how the production impacted New Zealand's film industry.
Director: Lindsay Ellis | Stars: Tom Augustine, John Callen, Lindsay Ellis, Antonella Inserra
Votes: 29
6. The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug - Extended Edition Scenes (2014 Video)
PG-13 | 25 min | Short, Action, Adventure
Extended scenes from 'The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug'.
Director: Peter Jackson | Stars: Richard Armitage, John Callen, Martin Freeman, Stephen Hunter
Votes: 578
7. Lindsay Ellis' Essay Collection (2016–2021)
Documentary
Lindsay Ellis dissects film and media topics.
Stars: Lindsay Ellis, Dan Olson, Jenny Nicholson, Angelina M.
Votes: 197
8.
Power Rangers Jungle Fury (2008)
Episode:
Now the Final Fury
(2008)
TV-Y7 | 22 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
A new Beast War is about to begin as Dai Shi collects more fear. Dai Shi opens up a vortex and resurrects all his fallen warriors. Greatly outnumbered, the Rangers do their best to battle ... See full summary »
Director: Mark Beesley | Stars: Jason Smith, Anna Hutchison, Aljin Abella, David de Lautour
Votes: 61
9.
Power Rangers Jungle Fury (2008)
Episode:
To Earn Your Stripes
(2008)
TV-Y7 | 22 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
The day has arrived for the three to get their master stripes. Lily and Theo pass the test to become masters. Casey does not. He wanders off to think about his loss and comes across Jarrod ... See full summary »
Director: Mark Beesley | Stars: Jason Smith, Anna Hutchison, Aljin Abella, David de Lautour
Votes: 51
10.
The Tribe (1999–2003)
Episode:
Episode #2.50
(2000)
TV-PG | 25 min | Drama, Family, Romance
Ebony demands that Patsy tell her everything she knows, Cloe discovers another of Trudy's secrets, while Bray, Danni, Lex and Ryan find themselves in mortal danger.
Directors: John Callen, John Reid | Stars: Caleb Ross, Dwayne Cameron, Meryl Cassie, Michelle Ang
Votes: 17
11.
The Tribe (1999–2003)
Episode:
Episode #2.49
(2000)
TV-PG | 25 min | Drama, Family, Romance
With Ebony missing and presumed dead, Patsy is racked with guilt. Salene has regrets about her wedding, and Alice finds herself a prisoner of the Chosen.
Directors: John Callen, John Reid | Stars: Caleb Ross, Dwayne Cameron, Meryl Cassie, Michelle Ang
Votes: 17
12. The Hobbit: Video Blog 1 - Start of Production (2011 Video)
10 min | Documentary, Short
Director: Michael Pellerin | Stars: Richard Armitage, Jed Brophy, Adam Brown, John Callen
Votes: 11
13.
Power Rangers Jungle Fury (2008)
Episode:
Fear and the Phantoms
(2008)
TV-Y7 | 22 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
The Phantom Beasts have been brought back to life. Dai Shi has them prove their loyalty by capturing the three masters. The Phantom Beasts capture the masters and use the masters to create the Spirit Rangers.
Director: Mike Smith | Stars: Jason Smith, Anna Hutchison, Aljin Abella, David de Lautour
Votes: 44
14.
The Tribe (1999–2003)
Episode:
Episode #2.43
(2000)
TV-PG | 25 min | Drama, Family, Romance
Salene is left heartbroken and despondent, Lex breaks the news about his secret relationship to Alice, but neglects to tell her that the object of his affection is Tai-San, and more about Trudy's motives is revealed.
Director: John Callen | Stars: Caleb Ross, Dwayne Cameron, Meryl Cassie, Michelle Ang
Votes: 16
15.
Power Rangers Jungle Fury (2008)
Episode:
One Last Second Chance
(2008)
TV-Y7 | 22 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
The Spirit Rangers could be the end of our heroes if something isn't done. RJ takes the risk of destroying his father. Trusting his instincts, he finds that his dad was prepared if this ... See full summary »
Director: Mike Smith | Stars: Jason Smith, Anna Hutchison, Aljin Abella, David de Lautour
Votes: 39
16.
The Tribe (1999–2003)
Episode:
Episode #2.41
(2000)
TV-PG | 25 min | Drama, Family, Romance
Lex is ill the morning after his meal at Trudy's, arousing Tai-San's suspicions. Ryan proposes to Salene and Ebony hosts a pool party. Meanwhile, Wolf passes Trudy's message on to the Guardian, who plans terror for the City.
Director: John Callen | Stars: Caleb Ross, Dwayne Cameron, Meryl Cassie, Michelle Ang
Votes: 16
17. 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: 7,237
18.
The Tribe (1999–2003)
Episode:
Episode #2.42
(2000)
TV-PG | 25 min | Drama, Family, Romance
The Chosen continue to kidnap people all over the City, with a little boy alerting Ellie to the threat. Tai-San ends her secret romance with Lex, Trudy loses her temper with Cloe, and a troubled Salene seeks comfort away from Ryan.
Director: John Callen | Stars: Caleb Ross, Dwayne Cameron, Meryl Cassie, Michelle Ang
Votes: 16
19.
The Tribe (1999–2003)
Episode:
Episode #2.44
(2000)
TV-PG | 25 min | Drama, Family, Romance
The Chosen prepare for their final assault on the City by targeting Ebony, Dal opens his heart to Ellie, Bray goes in search of Salene, and Alice incorrectly guesses the identity of Lex's mystery lover.
Director: John Callen | Stars: Caleb Ross, Dwayne Cameron, Meryl Cassie, Michelle Ang
Votes: 16
20.
The Brokenwood Mysteries (2014– )
Episode:
A Real Page Turner
(2019)
TV-14 | 92 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
World-renowned crime-writing author Jack Rudd visits Brokenwood to give a reading at the local book club from his latest novel - but never leaves, falling victim to a method of murder portrayed in his own book.
Director: Aidee Walker | Stars: Neill Rea, Fern Sutherland, Nic Sampson, Cristina Serban Ionda
Votes: 289
21. The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (2012)
PG-13 | 169 min | Adventure, Fantasy
A reluctant Hobbit, Bilbo Baggins, sets out to the Lonely Mountain with a spirited group of dwarves to reclaim their mountain home, and the gold within it from the dragon Smaug.
Director: Peter Jackson | Stars: Martin Freeman, Ian McKellen, Richard Armitage, Andy Serkis
Votes: 873,383 | Gross: $303.00M
22. The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug (2013)
PG-13 | 161 min | Adventure, Drama, Fantasy
The dwarves, along with Bilbo Baggins and Gandalf the Grey, continue their quest to reclaim Erebor, their homeland, from Smaug. Bilbo Baggins is in possession of a mysterious and magical ring.
Director: Peter Jackson | Stars: Ian McKellen, Martin Freeman, Richard Armitage, Ken Stott
Votes: 705,560 | Gross: $258.37M
23. June (V) (2021)
15 min | Short, Drama
Willow and David receive serious news causing their world to rapidly disintegrate. This one day in June for the couple holds raw despair, unleashing their carnal natures but a transcendent occurrence offers them the hope of new life.
Director: Dwayne Cameron | Stars: Dwayne Cameron, Sarah James, Brooke Williams, John Callen
Votes: 13
24. Syrenia (2015)
77 min | Drama, Family, Fantasy
Following his parents' untimely deaths, a young filmmaker uses his home-movie camera to escape the harsh realities of life.
Director: Fraser Grut | Stars: Tom Grut, John Callen, Charlie Fry, Emily McKenzie
Votes: 27
25.
Rurangi (2020– )
Episode:
Landfall
(2023)
22 min | Drama
The rising conflicts between Rurangi's farming and Maori communities lead to a situation that brings the past to life.
Directors: Max Currie, Briar Grace Smith | Stars: Levi Adamson, Awhina-Rose Ashby, John Callen, Elz Carrad
Votes: 5
26.
Icons Unearthed (2022– )
Episode:
Icons Unearthed: The Lord of the Rings - The Impossible Film
(2024)
TV-14 | 44 min | Documentary
After several failed attempts to adapt the books and one half-successful animated movie, an unlikely hero takes on the film deemed by many to be impossible.
Director: Brian Volk-Weiss | Stars: Graham McTavish, Victoria Cheri Bennett, Drew McWeeny, Jed Brophy
Votes: 7
27.
Icons Unearthed (2022– )
Episode:
Icons Unearthed: The Lord of the Rings - Finding the Fellowship
(2024)
TV-14 | 44 min | Documentary
With the clock ticking Peter Jackson has to find a studio to save his work in progress. With everything on the line, can they pull it off?
Director: Alyssa Michek | Stars: Graham McTavish, Drew McWeeny, Barrie M. Osborne, Andrew McGowan
Votes: 6
28. Icons Unearthed (2022– )
Documentary
Cast, crew and experts detail the secret histories of the most iconic film and television series of all time.
Stars: Victoria Cheri Bennett, Jeph Loeb, Jenna Busch, Mark Edlitz
Votes: 261
29. The Tribe (1999–2003)
TV-PG | 30 min | Drama, Family, Romance
A group of young adults struggle to survive in a world where all the adults have been killed by a mysterious virus.
Stars: Caleb Ross, Victoria Spence, Meryl Cassie, Antonia Prebble
Votes: 3,196
30. The Feathers of Peace (2000)
82 min | Drama
Director: Barry Barclay | Stars: John Callen, William Davis, Alan de Malmanche, Star Gossage
Votes: 17
31. The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies (2014)
PG-13 | 144 min | Adventure, Fantasy
Bilbo and company are forced to engage in a war against an array of combatants and keep the Lonely Mountain from falling into the hands of a rising darkness.
Director: Peter Jackson | Stars: Ian McKellen, Martin Freeman, Richard Armitage, Cate Blanchett
Votes: 572,068 | Gross: $255.12M
32. Worzel Gummidge Down Under (1987–1989)
30 min | Comedy, Drama, Family
The continuing adventures of the magic scarecrow, only this time he's in New Zealand.
Stars: Jon Pertwee, Bruce Phillips, Jonathan Marks, Olivia Ihimaera-Smiler
Votes: 110
33.
Straight Forward (2019)
Episode:
Episode #1.3
(2019)
TV-14 | Crime
When Ida is kidnapped, Silvia must find a way to help her daughter, without putting her team in danger or revealing her secret to Adam and Bruno.
Stars: Cecilie Stenspil, Matthew Walker, Mark Mitchinson, Troels Lyby
Votes: 25
34. Rurangi (2020– )
96 min | Drama
After skipping town a decade ago, transgender activist Caz Davis returns to the remote, politically divided dairy community of Rurangi, hoping to reconnect with his estranged father, who hasn't heard from him since before Caz transitioned.
Stars: Elz Carrad, Awhina-Rose Ashby, Aroha Rawson, Renee Sheridan
Votes: 238
35.
Straight Forward (2019)
Episode:
Episode #1.7
(2019)
TV-14 | Crime
Robyn is severely injured and must find a way to save his daughter before it is too late. An unexpected visitor is on the way and can significantly aggravate the situation.
Stars: Cecilie Stenspil, Matthew Walker, Mark Mitchinson, Troels Lyby
Votes: 20
36.
Power Rangers Mystic Force (2006)
Episode:
Code Busters
(2006)
TV-Y7-FV | 23 min | Action, Adventure, Family
Vida and Chip try to unlock more items for their Ranger arsenal by performing "heroic deeds for hire", but learn that true heroism comes only in the face of danger. The Hydra Worm that ... See full summary »
Director: John Laing | Stars: Firass Dirani, Angie Diaz, Richard Brancatisano, Melanie Vallejo
Votes: 69
37.
Straight Forward (2019)
Episode:
Episode #1.4
(2019)
TV-14 | Crime
The relationship between Robyn and Adam is evolving, and Ida arrives in Queenstown. But with her daughter's arrival, Robyn gets a problematic surprise.
Stars: Cecilie Stenspil, Matthew Walker, Mark Mitchinson, Troels Lyby
Votes: 24
38.
Straight Forward (2019)
Episode:
Episode #1.2
(2019)
TV-14 | Crime
Silvia is trying to make a living under her new identity, Robyn, while trying to help her family thousands of miles away.
Stars: Cecilie Stenspil, Matthew Walker, Mark Mitchinson, Troels Lyby
Votes: 23
39. The Man Who Lost His Head (2007 TV Movie)
Not Rated | 93 min | Comedy
Martin Clunes plays a curator from an English museum who is being asked to return a mystical Maori relic to New Zealand. All sorts of cultural misunderstanding abound as well as an unexpected romantic attraction.
Director: Terry Johnson | Stars: Martin Clunes, John Callen, Gareth Reeves, John Leigh
Votes: 401
40.
Straight Forward (2019)
Episode:
Episode #1.8
(2019)
TV-14 | Crime
Robyn gets an unexpected ally. Ravn's actions become more bloody and bloody and finally joins Silvia, Lisbeth and Ida.
Stars: Cecilie Stenspil, Matthew Walker, Mark Mitchinson, Troels Lyby
Votes: 19
41. Power Rangers Mystic Force (2006)
TV-Y7 | 22 min | Action, Adventure, Family
Legend says when the darkness arises, five brave teen sorcerers will be called to fight for the planet's survival - with the guidance from their wise mentor and the ancient Xenotome, book ... See full summary »
Stars: Firass Dirani, Angie Diaz, Richard Brancatisano, Melanie Vallejo
Votes: 3,213
42. Power Rangers Jungle Fury (2008)
TV-Y7 | 22 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
Three teenagers from the Pai Zhug Kung Fu Academy are chosen to fight the forces of an opposing academy and all other forces of evil.
Stars: Jason Smith, Anna Hutchison, Aljin Abella, David de Lautour
Votes: 2,138
43. Good Grief (2021– )
Comedy
Two sisters inherit a funeral home - and its eccentric employees - from their koro. While Ellie is keen to uphold her grandfather's legacy, Gwen can't wait to go DJ in Bali. Can they figure out their lives while staring death in the face?
Stars: Eve Palmer, Grace Palmer, Vinnie Bennett, Josh Thomson
Votes: 376
44.
Straight Forward (2019)
Episode:
Episode #1.5
(2019)
TV-14 | Crime
The charity gala is in full swing when Ravn's lackey pops up and puts both Robyn and Ida in danger.
Stars: Cecilie Stenspil, Matthew Walker, Mark Mitchinson, Troels Lyby
Votes: 22
45.
The Luminaries (2020)
Episode:
Fingerprint
(2020)
TV-MA | 56 min | Adventure, Drama, Mystery
In 1865 two young adventurers, Anna Wetherell and Emery Staines, meet on the last day of their voyage to New Zealand.
Director: Claire McCarthy | Stars: Eve Hewson, Eva Green, Himesh Patel, Marton Csokas
Votes: 266
46. The Adventures of Sleepy the Magical Bear: The Movie (2023)
80 min | Animation, Adventure
On a visit to a toy shop Jenny Onion discovers a bear who turns out to come from Magicville and who is called Sleepy. They then go on a magical adventure in a race against time to save Sleepy's friends from the treacherous Pirate Penguin.
Director: D.M.Rivers | Stars: Keith Hahn, Larnaca Simmonds, Jay Simon, Ian Macnaughton
Votes: 11
47. Amazon High (1997 TV Movie)
120 min | Adventure, Drama, Fantasy
A high school teenager wakes up in a time of Amazons and Gods.
Director: Michael Hurst | Stars: Selma Blair, Danielle Cormack, Karl Urban, Claudia Black
Votes: 109
48. Jackson's Wharf (1999–2000)
TV-14 | Drama
Jackson's Wharf is set in a fictional New Zealand coastal town and revolves around a sibling rivalry between brothers Frank (the town cop) and Ben (a big-shot lawyer).
Stars: Nicole Whippy, Daniel Meade, Dominique Crawford, Brett Coutts
Votes: 27
49.
Straight Forward (2019)
Episode:
Episode #1.6
(2019)
TV-14 | Crime
Everyone comes to Robyn's rescue, but things get worse when Ida gets into Carmine's claws. A struggle with life as a bet becomes the only way to save the daughter.
Stars: Cecilie Stenspil, Matthew Walker, Mark Mitchinson, Troels Lyby
Votes: 21
50. The Luminaries (2020)
TV-MA | 60 min | Adventure, Drama, Mystery
Adventure mystery set in the midst of New Zealand's 1860's gold rush period. It has all the stuff that makes a good drama: murder, love and revenge, as men and women travel the world making their fortunes.
Stars: Eve Hewson, Eva Green, Himesh Patel, Marton Csokas
Votes: 4,203