List of New Zealand films

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This is a list of feature films and feature-length telemovies produced or filmed in New Zealand, ordered by year of release:

Key

1910s

Title Director(s) Genre Notes
1913
HinemoaGaston MélièsFirst NZ feature film; lost [1]
How Chief Te Ponga Won His BrideGaston Mélièslost [1]
Loved by a Maori ChieftessGaston Mélièslost [1][2]
The River WanganuiGaston MélièsDocumentary
1914
HinemoaGeorge TarrRomanceFirst feature film with a NZ producer and director;[3] lost [2]
1916
A Maori Maid's LoveRaymond Longfordlost [2]
The Mutiny of the BountyRaymond Longfordlost [2]
The TestRawdon Blandfordmelodramalost [2]

1920s

Title Director Genre Notes
1921
BeyondWilliam Desmond Taylorlost [2]
The BetrayerBeaumont Smithlost [2]
The Bloke from Freemans BayRudall Hayward
1922
The Birth of New ZealandHarrington ReynoldsEarliest New Zealand film of which footage (fragments only) are known to still exist. [2]
My Lady of the CaveRudall Hayward
Ten Thousand Miles in the Southern CrossGeorge TarrDocumentary/travelogue
1923
The Romance of Sleepy HollowHenry J. Makepeacelost [2]
1924
Rewi's Last StandRudall Haywardfragments only remain [2]
Venus of the South SeasJames R. Sullivan
1925
The Adventures of AlgyBeaumont Smith
Glorious New ZealandArthur Messengerdocumentary[2]
1927
Carbine's HeritageEdwin Coubray (Ted)lost [2]
The Romance of Hine-moaGustav Paulilost [2][4]
The Te Kooti TrailRudall Hayward
Under the Southern CrossGustav Paulilost [2]
1928
The Bush CinderellaRudall Hayward
1929
Under the Southern CrossLew Collinsa.k.a. The Devil's Pit or Taranga. Only fragments remain [2]

1930s

Title Director Genre Notes
1930
The Romance Of MaorilandEdward T. BrownNever released. Intended as New Zealand's first feature-length "talkie". 30 minutes of footage only remain. [2]
1934
Romantic New ZealandtravelogueNew Zealand's first released "talkie" film. [2]
1935
Down on the FarmStewart PittNew Zealand's first non-documentary "talkie". Fragments only remain. First film shot entirely in the South Island. [2]
Hei TikiAlexander Markeya.k.a. Primitive Passions, A Saga of the Maoris. [2]
New Zealand's Charm: A Romantic Outpost of EmpireCyril James MortonScenic[5]
Magic Playgrounds in New Zealand's GeyserlandScenic[5]
1936
Phar Lap's SonA. L. Lewisa.k.a. Phar Lap's Son?. Lost. [2]
On the Friendly RoadRudall HaywarddramaFeatures early New Zealand media personality Colin Scrimgeour in a lead role, playing his radio persona, "Uncle Scrim".
The Wagon and the StarJ. J. W. PollarddramaOnly one reel remains. [2]
1937
New Zealand Review no.1, Holiday SoundsScenic[5]
1938
New Zealand Review No.5, Mountain HolidayScenic[5]

1940s

Title Director Genre Notes
1940
Rewi's Last StandRudall HaywardHistorical drama/War[6]
One Hundred Crowded YearsOfficial Centennial film
1949
Sands of Iwo JimaAllan DwanWarLocation shooting for Hollywood film.[6]

1950s

Title Director Genre Notes
1950
British Empire Games 1950Documentary[2]
1952
Broken BarrierJohn O'SheaDrama[6]
1954
The SeekersKen AnnakinAdventureLocation shooting for British film with NZ setting.[6]
1955
Battle CryRaoul WalshWarLeon Uris novel set in NZ, starring Van Heflin, James Whitmore and Tab Hunter[6]
1957
Until They SailRobert WiseWartime RomanceLocation shooting at Sumner for Hollywood film set in NZ[6]

1960s

Title Director Genre Notes
1964
140 Days Under the WorldGeoffrey ScottDocumentary1965 Academy Award Nominee: Documentary Short.[7]
RunawayJohn O'SheaDramaFirst film appearance for several noted New Zealand media personalities, including Selwyn Muru, Barry Crump, and Kiri Te Kanawa. [2]
1966
Don't Let It Get YouJohn O'SheaComedy[8]
1969
Young Guy on Mt. Cook (ja:Nyu jirando no wakadaishô)Jun FukudaLocation shooting of Japanese film[6]

1970s

Title Director Genre Notes
1972
To Love a MaoriRudall HaywardShot on 16mm. New Zealand's first colour feature film; Hayward's last film. [6]
1973
Rangi's CatchMichael ForlongChildren's dramaFilm debut of Temuera Morrison [2]
1974
Games '74John King, Sam Pillsbury, Paul Maunder, Arthur EverardSports documentary
1975
Landfall †Paul Maundershot on 16mm [6]
Test Pictures: Eleven Vignettes from a Relationship †Geoff StevenDramashot on 16mm [6]
1976
The God Boy †Murray ReeceDramaTelemovie [6]
Off the Edge †Michael FirthSkiing[6]
1977
Sleeping DogsRoger DonaldsonDrama/actionFirst NZ film to open in the U.S.
SoloTony Williams
Wild ManGeoff Murphy
1978
Angel MineDavid BlythFantasy[9] Art New Zealand
Died in the Wool †Brian McDuffieWhodunnittelemovie
Colour Scheme †Peter Sharpwhodunnittelemovie
Skin Deep *Geoff StevenDrama[6]
1979
Jack Winter's Dream †David Simstelemovie
Middle Age Spread*†John ReidComedyshot on 16mm
Sons for the Return Home*†Paul MaunderDrama

1980s

Title Director Genre Notes
1980
Beyond Reasonable Doubt *John Laingdocudrama
Squeeze†Richard Turnershot on 16mm
A Woman of Good CharacterDavid BlythHistorical drama[10] AKA Lizzie; shot on 16mm
1981
Bad Blood *Mike NewelldramaNZ-British co-production [6]
Dead Kids / Strange Behaviour / Shadowland†Michael Laughlin[6]
Goodbye Pork Pie *Geoff Murphycomedy, road movie[6]
Pictures† *Michael Black[6] Entered into the 12th Moscow International Film Festival
Race for the Yankee ZephyrDavid HemmingsactionAustralia - NZ co-production [6]
Smash Palace *Roger Donaldsondrama[6]
Wildcat†Ross Prosser, Russel Campbell, Alister Barryshot on 16mm [6]
1982
Carry Me Back† *John Reidcomedy[6]
The Scarecrow *Sam Pillsbury[6]
Battletruck
(reissued as Warlords of the 21st Century)		Harley CoklissactionHollywood film shot on location[6]
1983
Among the Cinders† *Rolf HädrichDrama[11]
Hang on a Minute Mate!Alan Lindsaytelemovie [6]
Heart of the Stag†Michael FirthDrama[6]
It's Lizzie to Those Close† *David Blythshot on 16mm [6]
Merry Christmas, Mr. LawrenceNagisa OshimaWarlocation shooting for British-Japanese co-production[6]
Patu!† *Merata Mitadocumentary[6]
Savage Islands (a.k.a. Nate and Hayes)†Ferdinand FairfaxAdventure[6]
Second Time Lucky†Michael Andersoncomedy[6]
Strata†Geoff Steven[6]
Trespasses†Peter Sharp[6]
Utu *Geoff Murphyhistorical actionScreened at the 1983 Cannes Film Festival [6]
Wild Horses† *Derek MortonDrama[12]
War Years†Pat McGuire[6]
1984
The BountyRoger DonaldsonAdventureLocation shooting for Australian/US production[6]
Came a Hot FridayIan Munecomedy[13]
Death Warmed Up† *David Blythhorror/thriller[6]
Iris a.k.a. Out of TimeTony IsaacBiography dramaTelemovie [14]
Other HalvesJohn Laingdrama[6]
The Silent One *Yvonne MackayDramafilmed in the Cook Islands [15]
Vigil *Vincent WardDramaNominated for Palme D'Or at the 1984 Cannes Film Festival [16]
1985
Bridge to Nowhere *Ian Mune[6]
Came a Hot Friday *Ian Munecomedy[6]
Dangerous Orphans *John LaingAction
Hot TargetDenis Lewistonsex thrillerLocation shooting for US film[6]
KingpinMike WalkerdramaEntered into the 14th Moscow International Film Festival
The Lost TribeJohn Lainghorror[6]
Mr Wrong *Gaylene Prestonhorror
The Quiet Earth *Geoff MurphyDrama/sci-fi/mystery[6]
Shaker RunBruce MorrisonAction/thriller
SylviaMichael Firthbiographical film[6]
1986
Footrot Flats: The Dog's TaleMurray Ballanimated film[6]
Mark II*[6]
Pallet on the FloorLynton Butler[6]
Queen City Rocker *Bruce Morrison[6]
1987
Bad Taste *Peter JacksonComedy/horror/sci-fi
Illustrious Energy *Leon Narbey[6]
Mauri *Merata Mita[6]
Ngati *Barry Barclay[6]
1988
The GrasscutterIan Muneaction/thriller[6]
Never Say DieGeoff Murphyaction
Just Me and MarioGreg StittComedy
The Navigator: A Mediaeval Odyssey *Vincent Wardfantasy[6] Entered into the 1988 Cannes Film Festival
Send a Gorilla *Melanie Read[6]
1989
Meet the Feebles*Peter Jacksonblack comedy[6]

1990s

Title Director Genre Notes
1990
An Angel at My Table *Jane Campionbiography[6]
Flying Fox in a Freedom Tree*Martyn Sandersondrama[6]
Ruby and Rata *Gaylene Preston[6]
1991
The End of the Golden WeatherIan Mune
GrampireDavid Blythcomedy/horror/kidsAKA My Grandpa Is a Vampire
Old ScoresAlan Claytoncomedy/sport
A Soldier's TaleLarry Parrwar/drama
Te Rua
1992
Alex*Megan Simpson Hubermansport /drama
Absent Without LeaveJohn LaingWorld War IIEntered into the 18th Moscow International Film Festival
BraindeadPeter JacksonSplatter/Horror
Chunuk BairDale G. BradleyWar
CrushAlison MacleanEntered into the 1992 Cannes Film Festival
1993
Bread and Roses*Gaylene Prestonbiography
Desperate RemediesStewart Main, Peter Wellssurrealist melodramaScreened at the 1993 Cannes Film Festival
The PianoJane Campiondrama/romanceWon the Palme d'Or at Cannes
The TommyknockersJohn PowerHorror TV Mini-SeriesUS production filmed in New Zealand [17]
1994
Heavenly Creatures'*'Peter JacksonDrama/romance/crime
Once Were WarriorsLee TamahoriDrama
1995
Bonjour Timothy*
Cinema of UneaseSam Neill, Judy RymerDocumentary
Forgotten SilverCosta Botes, Peter Jacksonmockumentary
1996
Broken EnglishGregor Nicholasdrama/romance
ChickenGrant La Hoodcomedy
Jack Brown GeniusTony HilesProduced by Peter Jackson
Flight of the Albatross
Someone Else's CountryAlistair BarryDocumentary
The Frighteners*Peter Jacksoncomedy/horror
The Whole of the Moon*
1997
AberrationTim BoxellPamela Gidley, Simon BossellHorror
Lost Valley[18]
Topless Women Talk About Their LivesHarry Sinclair
The Ugly
1998
Constance *Bruce MorrisonDrama[6]
Memory and Desire
Saving GraceCosta Botesromance
1999
Channelling BabyChristine Parker
I'll Make You Happy
Savage Honeymoon
Scarfies*Robert Sarkiesblack comedy
What Becomes of the Broken Hearted?Ian Munedrama

2000s

Title Director Genre Notes
2000
The Irrefutable Truth About Demons*Glenn StandringHorror, Thriller [19]
Jubilee*Michael HurstComedy[20]
The Price of Milk*Harry SinclairComedy [21]
2001
Crooked EarthSam PillsburyDrama [22]
Kung Fu Vampire KillersPhil Davison[23]
Her MajestyMark J. Gordoncoming-of-age
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the RingPeter JacksonfantasyU.S. & NZ funded film produced in New Zealand
RainChristine Jeffscoming-of-age
SnakeskinGillian AshurstThriller/road movie
StickmenHamish Rothwell
Vertical LimitMartin CampbellAction/DramaSome scenes filmed in New Zealand
2002
The Lord of the Rings: The Two TowersPeter JacksonfantasyU.S. & NZ funded film produced in New Zealand
In a Land of PlentyAlistair BarryDocumentary
Tongan NinjaJason StutterAction comedy[24]
2003
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the KingPeter JacksonfantasyU.S. & NZ funded film produced in New Zealand
The Last SamuraiEdward ZwickU.S produced film shot in New Zealand
The LocalsGreg PageSupernatural Thriller[25]
Whale Rider*Niki Carodrama
ChristmasGreg KingDrama/Comedy
2004
FractureLarry Parr Drama Based on Crime Story by Maurice Gee[26]
Without a PaddleSteven Brill ComedyAmerican film shot in New Zealand
MurmursElric Kane and Alexander GreenhoughDrama
In My Father's DenBrad McGannDrama
SpookedGeoff Murphy
2005
50 Ways of Saying FabulousStewart Maindrama
King KongPeter Jacksonadventure
River QueenVincent Wardhistorical drama
The World's Fastest Indian *Roger Donaldsonbiography
The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the WardrobeAndrew AdamsonFantasy/adventure
Meet Me in MiamiEric Hannah and Iren Koster Comedy
Memories of TomorrowAmit TripuraneniDrama/thriller
2006
No. 2Toa Fraser
Perfect CreatureGlenn Standringhorror/thriller
Buddha Wild: Monk in a HutAnna Wildingdocumentary
Sione's WeddingChris Grahamcomedy/romance
Eagle vs SharkTaika CohenComedy
Kissy KissyElric Kane and Alexander GreenhoughDrama
The FerrymanChris Grahamhorror
Out of the BlueRobert Sarkiesdrama (based on true events)
Black SheepJonathan KingComedy/horror
2007
The TattooistPeter Burger Horror New Zealand and Singapore co-production[27]
A Song of GoodGregory King [28]
Down by the RiversideMarama Killen
Brad Davison		Film noir/horror
The Devil Dared Me ToChris Stapp
Bridge to TerabithiaGabor Csubo drama American film shot in New Zealand
We're Here To HelpJonothan CullinaneKafkaesque comedy
Men Shouldn't SingSarah Higginson and Michael Bell Musical
The Last Magic ShowAndy ConlanComedy romance
Pictures of You
30 Days of NightDavid SladeHorror
The Vintner's LuckNiki Caro
Show of HandsAnthony McCartenRomantic comedyFilmed in New Plymouth, Nov-Dec 2007 [29]
2008
Second Hand WeddingPaul MurphyRomantic comedy
Rain of the ChildrenVincent WardDocumentary
Taking the Waewae ExpressAndrea BosshardDrama
Dean SpanleyToa FraserDrama
BLACKSPOTBen HawkerThriller
Untitled Charles Upham biopic
Last of the LivingLogan McMillanComedy horror
2009
AvatarJames CameronPrincipal live photography in Wellington studios, plus digital fx work
The Lovely BonesPeter Jackson
The Strength of WaterArmagan BallantyneDrama[30]
Separation CityPaul Middleditch

2010s

Title Director Genre Notes
2010
Kawa-Nights in the Gardens of SpainKatie WolfeDrama
TrackerIan SharpAction/adventure
WoundDavid BlythHorror
MatarikiMichael BennettDrama
BoyTaika WaititiComedy/drama
PredicamentJason StutterComedyBased on the Ronald Hugh Morrieson novel[31]
BloodlinesPeter BurgerCrime/Drama
The Insatiable MoonRosemary RiddellComedy/drama[32]
The Hopes & Dreams of Gazza SnellBrendan DonovanComedy/family
2011
The Devil's RockPaul CampionHorror
Love BirdsPaul Murphy
My Wedding and Other SecretsRoseanne Liang
The Adventures of Tintin: Secret of the UnicornSteven SpielbergFamily/adventure
Operation 8: Deep in the ForestErrol Wright and Abi King-JonesDocumentary
The Most Fun You Can Have DyingKirstin Marcon
Dreamer by DesignDavid ChanComedy/drama[33]
BillyPeter BurgerBiopic based on the true story of comedian Billy T. James
BlissFiona SamuelBiopic based on the true story of author Katherine Mansfield
RageDanny MulheronDramaBased on events of the 1981 Springbok Tour
Tangiwai: A Love StoryCharlie HaskellBased on the true story of the Tangiwai disaster
2012
Sione's 2: Unfinished BusinessSimon BennettComedySequel to the Sione's Wedding (2006)[34]
Good for NothingMike WallisComedy/Thriller/Western
CompoundDale StewartHorrorFilmed at Spookers, Auckland
Ghost TVPhil Davison
The Hobbit: An Unexpected JourneyPeter JacksonFantasyU.S. & NZ funded film produced in New Zealand
The Red HouseAlyx DuncanDrama
SiegeMike SmithDramaBased on the true story of the 2009 Napier shootings
Kiwi FlyerTony SimpsonFamily/Comedy
2013
White Lies Dana Rotberg Drama
EternityAlex GalvinDrama/sci-fi/mystery
ShoppingMark Albiston, Louis SutherlandDrama
The Hobbit: The Desolation of SmaugPeter JacksonFantasyU.S. & NZ funded film produced in New Zealand
2014
LexiWayne TurnerDrama
SyreniaFraser GrutFantasy/family
What We Do in the ShadowsTaika Waititi, Jemaine ClementComedy/horror
HouseboundMorgana O'Reilly, Cameron RhodesComedy/horror
Field Punishment No.1Peter BurgerDrama
The Pā BoysHimiona GraceMusic/drama
The Dark HorseJames Napier Robertson
Erebus: Operation OverduePeter Burger, Charlotte PurdyDrama
Pirates of the AirwaysCharlie HaskellDocumentary
The Dead LandsToa FraserAction/horrorIt was premièred in the Special Presentations section at the 2014 Toronto International Film Festival
Hip Hop-erationBryn EvansDocumentary
The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five ArmiesPeter JacksonFantasyU.S. & NZ funded film produced in New Zealand
2015
DeathgasmJason Lei HowdenComedy/horror
Turbo KidFrançois Simard, Anouk Whissell and Yoann-Karl WhissellAction/adventure/comedy/superhero/post-apocalyptic
25 AprilLeanne PooleyDocumentary
Ghost Shark 2: Urban JawsAndrew Todd, Johnny HallComedy/horror
Born To DanceTammy DavisAction/sport
2016
MahanaLee TamahoriAction/dramaBased on the novel Bulibasha by Witi Ihimaera
Penny Black (film)Joe HitchcockRoad Movie
notes to eternitySarah CorderyDocumentary
Orphans and KingdomsPaolo RotondoDrama
Hunt for the WilderpeopleTaika WaititiComedyBased on the novel Wild Pork and Watercress by Barry Crump
2017
Pork PieMatt MurphyComedy/Road MovieRemake of Goodbye Pork Pie
Kiwi ChristmasTony SimpsonFamily
WaruBriar Grace-Smith, Casey Kaa, Ainsley Gardiner, Katie Wolfe, Chelsea Cohen, Renae Maihi, Paula Jones, Awanui Simich-PeneDrama
6 DaysToa FraserDrama/Thriller
The ChangeoverMiranda Harcourt, Stuart McKenzieFantasy/ThrillerBased on the novel The Changeover by Margaret Mahy
Human TracesNic GormanDrama/Thriller
Upcoming
2018
The Breaker UpperersMadeleine Sami, Jackie van BeekComedy
Mortal EnginesChristian RiversFantasy/ThrillerFilmed in NZ, a U.S./NZ co-production based on the novel Mortal Engines by Philip Reeve

See also

References

  1. 1 2 3 FilmNZ History Archived 2013-12-03 at the Wayback Machine.
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 Martin, Helen, and Edwards, Sam, (1997) New Zealand film, 1912-1996. Auckland: Oxford University Press. ISBN 0-19-558336-1
  3. ↑ "Hinemoa". The New Zealand Film Archive. Archived from the original on 14 October 2008. Retrieved 11 September 2014.
  4. ↑ "A New Zealand Romance". The New Zealand Film Archive. Archived from the original on 7 April 2013. Retrieved 11 September 2014.
  5. 1 2 3 4 NZFA Events Calendar Archived 2007-08-29 at the Wayback Machine.
  6. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 "Feature Films made in New Zealand since 1939". New Zealand Film Commission. 13 November 2008. Archived from the original on 18 May 2010. Retrieved 5 September 2009.
  7. ↑ "Awards for 140 Days Under the World". IMDb. Retrieved 11 September 2014.
  8. ↑ "Don't Let It Get You (1966)". IMDb. Retrieved 11 September 2014.
  9. ↑ Ward, Diana (1978). "David Blyth's new film Angel Mine". Art New Zealand. 11. Retrieved 11 September 2011.
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  11. ↑ Among the Cinders (IMDB)
  12. ↑ Wild Horses (1983)
  13. ↑ "Came a Hot Friday". NZ On Screen. Retrieved 11 September 2014.
  14. ↑ Out of Time (1984) (TV)
  15. ↑ The Silent One (1984)
  16. ↑ Vigil (IMDB)
  17. ↑
  18. ↑ http://www.nzfilm.co.nz/film/lost-valley-the
  19. ↑ "The Irrefutable Truth About Demons | New Zealand Film Commission". www.nzfilm.co.nz. Retrieved 2017-09-02.
  20. ↑ "Jubilee | Film | NZ On Screen". www.nzonscreen.com. NZ On Screen. Retrieved 2017-09-02.
  21. ↑ "The Irrefutable Truth About Demons | New Zealand Film Commission". www.nzfilm.co.nz. Retrieved 2017-09-02.
  22. ↑ "Crooked Earth | New Zealand Film Commission". www.nzfilm.co.nz. Retrieved 2017-09-02.
  23. ↑ https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0887752/
  24. ↑ Tongan Ninja at IMDB
  25. ↑ The Locals at IMDB
  26. ↑ "Fracture | New Zealand Film Commission". www.nzfilm.co.nz. Retrieved 2017-09-02.
  27. ↑ "The Tattooist | New Zealand Film Commission". www.nzfilm.co.nz. Retrieved 2017-09-02.
  28. ↑ "A Song of Good | New Zealand Film Commission". www.nzfilm.co.nz. Retrieved 2017-09-02.
  29. ↑ "New movie lures Melanie Lynskey home". Taranaki Daily News. 24 October 2007. Retrieved 15 October 2011.
  30. ↑ Calder, Peter (27 August 2009). "The Strength of Water". The New Zealand Herald. Retrieved 15 October 2011.
  31. ↑ Kara, Scott (2010-08-12). "Predicament in the making for local film". New Zealand Herald.
  32. ↑ "Reaching for the Moon". Otago Daily Times. 2010-10-02.
  33. ↑ "Dreamer by Design (2011)".
  34. ↑ "Sione's 2: Unfinished Business (2012)".
  • Leonard Maltin's 2007 Movie Guide

Further reading

  • Dennis, Jonathan & Jan Bieringa, (1996) "Film in Aotearoa New Zealand", Wellington: Victoria University Press. (best source on topic) ISBN 0-86473-309-7
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