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Pike River

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On 19th November 2010, the Pike River coal mine exploded, killing 29 men in one the worst mining disasters in New Zealand's history. Anna Osborne (Lynskey) lost her husband Milton and Sonya Rockhouse (Malcolm) lost her son Ben. As the shattered families of the Pike 29 start to suspect official sources are lying to them and that no one will be held accountable for these deaths, Anna and Sonya embark on a desperate search for truth and justice, leading to change they never thought possible.
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Cast & Crew

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Robert Sarkies

Director

Melanie Lynskey

Anna Osborne

Robyn Malcolm

Sonya Rockhouse

Lucy Lawless

Helen Kelly

Fiona Samuel

Screenwriter

Vicky Pope

Producer

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Cath Clarke Guardian 19h
3/5
The story is told with restraint, in meticulous detail -- possibly too much detail -- without any Erin Brockovich-type feelgood emotion, never losing sight of the heartbreak and devastation. Go to Full Review John Stark Mac the Movie Guy 2d
72/100
Pike River is a heartbreaking true story wrapped as a film that celebrates resilience and committing to doing the best for the ones you love. Go to Full Review Paul Klein FILMHOUNDS Magazine Jan 20
4/5
it's a quietly powerful examination of the devastation corporate greed can bring upon people and how bonds that are formed through shared pain can be powerful enough to enact change – including changing the government. Go to Full Review Graeme Tuckett The Post NZ Jan 2
4.5/5
Pike River is a damn near-perfect film. It succeeds thunderously well at bringing to life the story it sets out to tell. And it treats the people and the communities of the coast with palpable aroha and respect. Go to Full Review Read all reviews
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Movie Info

Synopsis On 19th November 2010, the Pike River coal mine exploded, killing 29 men in one the worst mining disasters in New Zealand's history. Anna Osborne (Lynskey) lost her husband Milton and Sonya Rockhouse (Malcolm) lost her son Ben. As the shattered families of the Pike 29 start to suspect official sources are lying to them and that no one will be held accountable for these deaths, Anna and Sonya embark on a desperate search for truth and justice, leading to change they never thought possible.
Director
Robert Sarkies
Producer
Vicky Pope, Timothy White
Screenwriter
Fiona Samuel
Distributor
Brainstorm Media
Production Co
Pop FIlm, Southern Light Films
Genre
Drama, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Jan 30, 2026, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Jan 30, 2026
Runtime
2h 11m
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