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Pike River movie

🎬 Title: Pike River

A journey of love and struggle amidst tragedy.

Story: Drawing from the harrowing Pike River mining disaster of 2010, this compelling drama explores the deep emotional scars left by one of New Zealand’s most catastrophic mining incidents.

⭐ Rating: 1 (1 vote)

📅 Release date: October 30, 2025

⏱️ Runtime: 2 hours and 11 minutes

🎭 Genres: Drama

🎬 Director: Robert Sarkies

✍️ Writer: Fiona Samuel

🌍 Countries: New Zealand

🏢 Production companies: POP Film

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👥 Cast: Featuring Melanie Lynskey as Anna Osborne, Robyn Malcolm as Sonya Rockhouse, Elizabeth Hawthorne as Kath Monk, Erroll Shand as Pete Cahill, Miriama McDowell as Mandy, Colin Moy, Richard Crouchley as Ben Rockhouse, Peter Tait as Rowdy Durbridge, John Leigh as Milton Osborne, and Jordan Mooney as Tony Sutorius.

Editor’s note: Here’s a brief overview of Pike River (2025): The film embraces its dramatic roots without feeling clichéd. Directed by Robert Sarkies, it maintains a consistent rhythm and a strong sense of setting. Standout performances, particularly by Melanie Lynskey, Robyn Malcolm, and Elizabeth Hawthorne, elevate the narrative’s emotional weight. With a runtime of 2 hours and 11 minutes, the pacing is deliberate, ensuring scenes don’t overstretch. Overall, responses have been mixed; best approached for its atmospheric qualities. The tagline—“In the fight for their men, they found each other.”—effectively captures its essence. If this storyline resonates, it’s worth adding to your watchlist.

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