Small Things Like These
(M)
In 1985 devoted father Bill Furlong discovers disturbing secrets kept by the local convent and uncovers shocking truths of his own.
Lies We Tell
(R16)
The daunting, rambling estate of Knowl is no home for a young woman on her own, and certainly not for Maud (Agnes O'Casey, The Miracle Club) - just 18 years old. Freshly burdened with the sudden death of her father, and granted inheritance to his entire estate when she comes of age at 21, Maud is alone, unschooled in the ways of society, and vulnerable. The wolves begin to circle…
In a bewildering turn of events, Uncle Silas (David Wilmot, The Guard) is revealed as Maud's guardian in her father's will. A pariah of ‘society', he is infamous for being a callous and uncaring man.
Silas is furious at being denied his ‘rightful' inheritance, and in a world designed to constrain women, deploys society's most underhand weapons to bend Maud to his will.
As family secrets are uncovered, Maud discovers and reclaims her fledgling independence.
Lies We Tell is a chilling and atmospheric gothic tour de force, featuring a star making turn from Agnes O'Casey.
With Or Without You
(TBC)
WITH OR WITHOUT YOU follows the moving story of Chloe (Melina Vidler), a young woman determined to rescue her free-spirited, alcoholic mother, Sharon (Marta Dusseldorp), from the claws of temptation.
When Chloe's ex-boyfriend torches her caravan, destroying everything inside, including her life savings, they find themselves on an unexpected road trip with a mysterious West African man named Dalu (Albert Mwangi), who is also looking for a better life.
On their journey through the Australian countryside, they face challenges and unexpected detours, which, along with humour and passion, lead them to discover hope and healing.
David Attenborough: Ocean
(PG)
OCEAN WITH DAVID ATTENBOROUGH takes viewers on a breathtaking journey showing there is nowhere more vital for our survival, more full of life, wonder, or surprise, than the ocean.
The celebrated broadcaster and filmmaker reveals how his lifetime has coincided with the great age of ocean discovery. Through spectacular sequences featuring coral reefs, kelp forests and the open ocean, Attenborough shares why a healthy ocean keeps the entire planet stable and flourishing.
Stunning, immersive cinematography showcases the wonder of life under the seas and exposes the realities and challenges facing our ocean as never-before-seen, from destructive fishing techniques to mass coral reef bleaching. Yet the story is one of
optimism, with Attenborough pointing to inspirational stories from around the world to deliver his greatest message: the ocean can recover to a glory beyond anything anyone alive has ever seen.
Thunderbolts
(M)
Marvel Studios and a crew of indie veterans who sold out present "Thunderbolts*," an irreverent team-up featuring depressed assassin Yelena Belova alongside the MCU's least anticipated band of misfits.
The film stars Florence Pugh, Sebastian Stan, David Harbour, Wyatt Russell, Olga Kurylenko, Lewis Pullman, Geraldine Viswanathan, Chris Bauer, Wendell Edward Pierce, with David Harbour, with Hannah John-Kamen, and Julia Louis-Dreyfus.
Jake Schreier directs "Thunderbolts*" and Kevin Feige is the producer. Louis D'Esposito, Brian Chapek and Jason Tamez serve as executive producers.
Marlon Williams Nga Ao E Rua Two Worlds
(E)
Directed by Ursula Grace Williams (Zealandia, Still Here, The King), Marlon Williams: Ngā Ao E Rua - Two Worlds is an intimate four-year portrait of performer Marlon Williams as he writes and records his first te reo Māori language album Te Whare Tīwekaweka (out 4 April, 2025). Marlon Williams: Ngā Ao E Rua - Two Worlds gives audiences a behind the scenes glimpse at Williams' most ambitious project to date, writing an album in te reo Māori, and the personal challenges he faces along the way. The film weaves together Williams' different worlds, from international tours and recording the album, to life in his hometown of Ōhinehou (Lyttelton). The film captures poignant moments, like travelling with his dad to his marae in Tōrere for the first time in decades.
The Accountant 2
(R16)
Christian Wolff (Ben Affleck) has a talent for solving complex problems. When an old acquaintance is murdered, leaving behind a cryptic message to "find the accountant," Wolff is compelled to solve the case. Realizing more extreme measures are necessary, Wolff recruits his estranged and highly lethal brother, Brax (Jon Bernthal), to help. In partnership with U.S. Treasury Deputy Director Marybeth Medina (Cynthia Addai-Robinson), they uncover a deadly conspiracy, becoming targets of a ruthless network of killers who will stop at nothing to keep their secrets buried.
Met Opera 2024-25: Aida
(M)
American soprano Angel Blue headlines as the Ethiopian princess torn between love and country in a new production of Verdi's Aida by Michael Mayer that brings audiences inside the towering pyramids and gilded tombs of ancient Egypt with intricate projections and dazzling animations. Romanian-Hungarian mezzo-soprano Judit Kutasi also stars as Aida's rival, Amneris, alongside Polish tenor Piotr Beczała as the soldier Radamès—completing opera's greatest love triangle. Met Music Director Yannick Nézet-Séguin takes the podium.
The Salt Path
(M)
THE SALT PATH is the profound true story of husband and wife, Raynor and Moth Winn’s 630-mile trek along the beautiful but rugged Cornish, Devon and Dorset coastline. After being forcibly removed from their home, they make the desperate decision to walk in the hope that, in nature, they will find solace and a sense of acceptance. With
depleted resources, only a tent and some essentials between them, every step along the path is a testament to their growing strength and determination. THE SALT PATH is a journey that is exhilarating, challenging, and liberating in equal measure. A portrayal of home, how it can be lost and rediscovered in the most unexpected ways.
Sinners
(R16)
Trying to leave their troubled lives behind, twin brothers (Jordan) return to their hometown to start again, only to discover that an even greater evil is waiting to welcome them back.
Tina
(M)
A #1 NZ smash hit, Tinā (Mother) is a powerful, inspirational crowd pleaser about the healing power of music.
Samoan teacher Mareta Percival is struggling following a huge personal loss in the 2011 Christchurch earthquake. Reluctantly taking on the role of substitute teacher at an elite, wealthy private school - she is surprised to find children crying out for guidance, inspiration and love. Using the symphony of her culture to empower her students, she forms a choir, bringing them together while unexpectedly rediscovering her passion again for being a teacher and mother.
The Penguin Lessons
(M)
Starring Oscar nominee Steve Coogan, this poignant dramedy from director Peter Cattaneo follows an Englishman's personal and political awakening after he adopts a penguin during a cataclysmic period in Argentine history.
The People We Love
(M)
When a young writer returns to her family's home after a life-changing day of disappointments, her well-meaning interventions in her family's relationships drives everything off the rails.
A Minecraft Movie
(PG)
Welcome to the world of Minecraft, where creativity doesn't just help you craft, it's essential to one's survival! Four misfits—Garrett "The Garbage Man" Garrison (Momoa), Henry (Hansen), Natalie (Myers) and Dawn (Brooks)—find themselves struggling with ordinary problems when they are suddenly pulled through a mysterious portal into the Overworld: a bizarre, cubic wonderland that thrives on imagination. To get back home, they'll have to master this world (and protect it from evil things like Piglins and Zombies, too) while embarking on a magical quest with an unexpected, expert crafter, Steve (Black). Together, their adventure will challenge all five to be bold and to reconnect with the qualities that make each of them uniquely creative…the very skills they need to thrive back in the real world.
La Cocina
(R16)
Follows the life in the kitchen of a NYC restaurant where cultures from all over the world blend during the lunchtime rush.
Tall Tales
(TBC)
Fabled English record producer Mark Pritchard, luminary songwriter Thom Yorke and groundbreaking visual artist Jonathan Zawada present Tall Tales - a collaborative visual and audio cinema experience a decade in the making. Tall Tales is a fairy tale for the modern world; depicting rising tides, kings & queens, amazon logistics and robotic arms under iridescent skies. Like all good fairy tales - this work edges light with the dark as Thom's echoed chants intertwine with Mark's shimmering electronics on top of Jonathan's hyperreal environments.
On Tall Tales, we hear seasoned musicians continue down the path of experimentation, juxtaposed with uneasy landscapes of natural beauty and the brutal aesthetics of a dystopian world. Through Yorke's lyrics, Pritchard's atemporal compositions and Zawada's visuals, Tall Tales questions where our insatiable appetite for ‘progress' might have landed us. A prophetic cinematic experience, Tall Tales has been years in the making, but delivered right on time.
IN CINEMAS, FOR ONE NIGHT ONLY 8 MAY 2025