Best movies on Netflix (Nouvelle-Zélande) : our Top 20
At Stream Tracker, we’ve put together a concise selection of the best films from New Zealand currently available on Netflix. Our aim is to highlight titles that represent the country’s range — from intimate dramas to bold genre pieces and offbeat comedies — and to make it easier for you to find something worth watching. For each entry we list key details like genre, runtime and current availability, and we update the page regularly to reflect changes on Netflix. Browse the picks below to discover well-known favourites and lesser-known gems from New Zealand cinema.
Updated on 12/03/2026
2005 · Peter Jackson
Set in 1933 New York, a relentless film producer strong-arms his cast and a hired ship's crew into voyaging to the remote Skull Island, where they come upon Kong, a towering ape instantly enthralled by the leading actress.
With Naomi Watts, Jack Black, Adrien Brody, Thomas Kretschmann, Colin Hanks, Jamie Bell and Andy Serkis
2006 · Robert Sarkies
When a lone gunman opened fire on the coastal settlement of Aramoana on 13–14 November 1990, the quiet village was thrown into a tense, daylong siege. Panic and confusion spread as terrified residents hid or fled, while a small group of local police—poorly equipped and outgunned—risked everything to track the shooter and protect the survivors. In the face of senseless violence, ordinary people discovered extraordinary reserves of courage. Based on true events.
With Karl Urban, Tandi Wright, Simon Ferry, Matthew Sunderland, Lois Lawn, Paul Glover and William Kircher