Pike River
(M)
Three-time Emmy nominee Melanie Lynskey (YELLOW JACKETS, THE LAST OF US) and acclaimed NZ actress Robyn Malcolm (TOP OF THE LAKE, AFTER THE PARTY) star as Anna Osborne and Sonya Rockhouse; two ordinary women who together stand up and take on the government, justice system and a company that will stop at nothing to protect itself, after the 2010 Pike River Mine explosion takes the lives of 29 men underground. This is a film about the powerless vs. the powerful, of people vs. money, of right vs. wrong. An inspiring true story of an incredible female friendship and together what is possible when you simply won't give up.
Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere
(M)
Bruce Springsteen's journey crafting his 1982 album Nebraska, which emerged as he recorded Born in the USA with the E Street Band. Based on Warren Zanes' book.
Prime Minister
(M)
In August 2017, in the lead-up to national elections, Jacinda Ardern unexpectedly became New Zealand’s opposition party leader. She had just turned 37. Two frenetic months later, she was Prime Minister. Just before the final vote was in, she discovered she was pregnant. She would become only the second head of state in history to give birth while in office. Ardern quickly became one of the most recognizable leaders in the world.
Roofman
(M)
Based on an unbelievable true story, Roofman follows Jeffrey Manchester (Channing Tatum), a former Army Ranger and struggling father who turns to robbing McDonald's restaurants by cutting holes in their roofs, earning him the nickname: Roofman. After escaping prison, he secretly lives inside a Toys "R" Us for six months, surviving undetected while planning his next move. But when he falls for Leigh (Kirsten Dunst), a divorced mom drawn to his undeniable charm, his double life begins to unravel, setting off a compelling and suspenseful game of cat and mouse as his past closes in.
A Little Something Extra
(M)
This wacky and heartfelt comedy, from popular French standup Artus, follows two criminals on the lam who lay low at a summer camp for young adults with disabilities.
One Battle After Another
(R16)
When their evil enemy resurfaces after 16 years, a group of ex-revolutionaries reunites to rescue one of their own's daughter.
Ballad Of A Small Player
(R13)
When his past and his debts start to catch up with him, a high-stakes gambler laying low in Macau encounters a kindred spirit who might just hold the key to his salvation.
The Teacher Who Promised The Sea
(M)
Inspired by true events, Patricia Font’s superb drama follows a teacher who transforms the lives of his young students on the eve of the Spanish Civil War.
NT Live: Inter Alia
(RP16)
Oscar-nominated Rosamund Pike (Gone Girl, Saltburn) is Jessica in the much-anticipated next play from the team behind Prima Facie. Jessica Parks is a smart Crown Court Judge at the top of her career. Behind the robe, she is a karaoke fiend, a loving wife and a supportive parent. When an event threatens to throw her life completely off balance, can she hold her family upright? Writer Suzie Miller and director Justin Martin reunite following their global phenomenon Prima Facie, with this searing examination of modern motherhood and masculinity.
Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale
(PG)
DOWNTON ABBEY: THE GRAND FINALE, the cinematic return of the global phenomenon, follows the Crawley family and their staff as they enter the 1930s. As the beloved cast of characters navigates how to lead Downton Abbey into the future, they must embrace change and welcome a new chapter.
Eleanor The Great
(PG)
In Eleanor The Great, June Squibb brings to vivid life the witty and proudly troublesome 94-year-old Eleanor Morgenstein, who after a devastating loss, tells a tale that takes on a dangerous life of its own. Scarlett Johansson's directorial debut is a comically poignant exploration of how the stories we hear become the stories we tell.
Andy Warhol: American Dream
(E)
By exploring Andy Warhol's enigmatic persona and his deep-rooted family ties, this documentary reveals unseen aspects of the life and inspiration of this iconic artist. Viewers are drawn into Warhol's world through intimate interviews and authentic materials, from his roots in Slovakia to his transformative years in New York City. With previously unseen material and fresh perspectives, the film sheds new light on Warhol's introspective nature and his profound influence on art and culture.
Shelby Oaks
(R16)
SHELBY OAKS follows Mia as she frantically searches for her sister Riley, who ominously disappeared in the last tape of her investigative series, ‘Paranormal Paranoids'. As Mia discovers new and disturbing leads related to Riley's disappearance, she uncovers evidence of a hidden supernatural evil dating all the way back to her and Riley's childhood.
A House Of Dynamite
(M)
When a single, unattributed missile is launched at the United States, a race begins to determine who is responsible and how to respond.
Holy Cow
(M)
Totone's carefree teenage life of drinking and dancing takes a turn when he must provide for his 7-year-old sister. Seeking income, he channels his energy into producing an award-winning comté cheese to claim a competition prize.
Miss Violet
(M)
En 1889 dans le sillage de l'institutrice Louise Violet. Envoyée dans un village de la campagne française, elle doit imposer l'école de la République (gratuite, obligatoire et laïque). Une mission qui ne la rend populaire ni auprès des enfants ni auprès des parents…
This Is Spinal Tap: 41st Anniversary
(M)
Conceived by comedy greats Rob Reiner, Christopher Guest, Michael McKean, and Harry Shearer, THIS IS SPINAL TAP chronicles one of England's loudest bands on what proves to be a disastrous U.S. tour. Experience the remastered, remixed, definitive version of this mockumentary masterpiece only in cinemas from August 7.
Les Misérables - The Staged Concert (2019)
(PG)
LES MISÉRABLES - THE STAGED CONCERT
Seen by over 120 million people worldwide, LES MISÉRABLES is undisputedly one of the world's most popular musicals.
In 2019, Cameron Mackintosh produced a spectacular sell-out staged concert version at the Gielgud Theatre featuring an all-star cast including Michael Ball, Alfie Boe, Carrie Hope Fletcher, Matt Lucas and John Owen Jones.
Now cinema audiences can experience a unique encore of this incredible show to celebrate Les Misérables 40th Anniversary.
Featuring a cast and orchestra of over 65 and including the songs I Dreamed A Dream, Bring Him Home, One Day More and On My Own this sensational staged concert is not to be missed.
The Smashing Machine
(M)
The story of mixed-martial arts and UFC champion Mark Kerr.
Went Up The Hill
(R16)
Jack travels to New Zealand for the funeral of his mother, who abandoned him as a child. There he meets Jill, who he hopes will give him the answers he seeks. But the ghost of his mother appears and inhabits them, putting them in danger.
Grace: A Prayer for Peace
(E)
A portrait of one of Aotearoa’s greatest living artists by one of our greatest documentary filmmakers. You should expect something special, and that’s what you get.