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Pike River

2025 2 h 11 min Drama · Thriller · Biography

A New Zealand drama about two women who take on a mining company after a disaster kills 29 men.

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About the film

In the fight for their men, they found each other.

What it’s about

After an explosion at the Pike River Mine kills 29 workers, Anna Osborne and Sonya Rockhouse lose their loved ones. Anna's husband and Sonya's son are among the dead. The two women begin a long fight for truth and justice, which grows into a wider public campaign.

What hooks you

Melanie Lynskey and Robyn Malcolm play the central roles. The film is directed by Robert Sarkies and written by Fiona Samuel. It draws on the real 2010 Pike River Mine disaster in New Zealand.

Who it’s for

It suits viewers who appreciate true stories of ordinary people challenging powerful institutions, and who like dramas built on grief and resilience.

In collections
Biographical Movies
Technical details
Country
New Zealand
Year
2025
Genres
Drama, Thriller, Biography
Running time
2h 11min
Age rating
15+
World premiere
Jun 7, 2025
Box office (world)$871,371

Ratings

MOVIE․ONE · 120 votes
7.0 /10
IMDb
6.7312
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Creative team

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Director Robert Sarkies
Starring
  1. 01 Melanie Lynskey Anna Osborne
  2. 02 Robyn Malcolm Sonya Rockhouse
  3. 03 Erroll Shand Pete Cahill
  4. 04 Madeleine McCarthy Alisha Osborne
  5. 05 Ben Porter Rob Osborne
  6. 06 Jordan Mooney Tony Sutorius
  7. 07 Lucy Lawless Helen Kelly
  8. 08 Peter Tait Rowdy Durbridge
  9. 09 Elizabeth Hawthorne Kath Monk

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