Watch 2016 Movies Online in New Zealand
Explore the best 2016 movies in New Zealand. From box office hits to fan-favorite films, discover top-rated titles, trending picks, and hidden gems that made 2016 a standout year for entertainment.
Take a trip back to 2016 and relive the best in entertainment in New Zealand. Browse a wide variety of movies, including award-winning blockbusters, trending releases, and critically acclaimed favorites. Whether you're looking for action-packed thrillers, heartwarming dramas, laugh-out-loud comedies, or captivating documentaries, 2016 delivered something for everyone. Use Popcorn Time to easily find titles by genre, popularity, or release date, and rediscover the magic of 2016.
From the big screen to small-screen hits, explore the year's most memorable releases and create your own playlist of 2016's greatest entertainment. Start streaming now and see why 2016 remains a favorite among movie and TV lovers.
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This intimate documentary follows a group of Syrian children refugees who narrowly escape a life of torment and integrate into a foreign land.
Born in Syria (2016 )
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A wannabe professional thief has an epic fail when he's caught stealing a package and forced to take a young woman as hostage back to his gay friend's house where, despite pressure from his deranged, yoga-loving boss, he can't dispense with her and instead the three face a bunch of quirky thugs sent by the boss who will do anything to get his hands on the mysterious package.
Nice Package (2016 )
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This crime documentary focuses on the homicide detectives who investigated the emotional, high-profile case of a murdered Melbourne woman in 2012.
Conviction: The Jill Meagher Story (2016 )
The Match (2016 )
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In collaboration with Hasbas Entertainment, Moment Factory created an epic projection mapping show to welcome Disney’s most ambitious theme park to date. A carefully choreographed grand opening ceremony featured hundreds of performers, a live orchestra, children’s choir, celebrity vocalists, and a Frozen-inspired performance by China’s piano prodigy Lang Lang.
Shanghai Disney Resort Grand Opening Gala (2016 )
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Off-Road Racing. It’s a form of racing that tests man and machine against the unknown. The terrain, the trails, the courses and everything around it is constantly evolving. Off-road racers must be incredibly versatile and able to excel in any type of terrain. See what things are like, From The Other Side….
From the Other Side (2016 )
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In Dan Soder's first hour-long special, he reveals the creepiest thing about his grandmother, admits that his recent breakup was his fault and remembers the hardest thing about being raised by a single mom. Throughout his special, Soder is so laid-back and charming that you'll be grateful he wasn't actually possessed by the devil that one time.
Dan Soder: Not Special (2016 )
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This solo, one-hour, stand-up show is the culmination of a dream made public on The Ellen Degeneres Show after Jones was diagnosed with cancer.
Quincy Jones: Burning the Light (2016 )
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Jill Temple is a single mother still grieving the loss of her young son after he disappeared two years ago. Unable to face the possibility that she has lost him forever, she pursues every lead and meets Burton Rose, a man with a shrouded past. The details of that past - and how Burton has responded to it - force Jill to look at her life in a completely new way.
Blur Circle (2016 )
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Jugni (Firefly) is the beat of the soul, the free-flying spirit. Jugni is Vibhavari (Vibs). Vibs is a music director, working on her first big break in the Hindi film industry. When work and home affairs, with her live-in boyfriend Sid hit a high tide, Vibs hits the road with a glint of hope; to find music. The journey takes her to a village in Punjab in the search of a Bibi Saroop, whose voice holds the promise that Vibs is searching for. But as the twist of fate would have it, Mastana, Bibi's son and a proficient singer himself, is the voice and man who winds his way into Vibs' heart. From here on, Jugni is about striking balances, making tough decisions while trying to soften the blows and dealing with the studied dramatic turns and unpredictabilities of life and finding the place which one can call home; home of the heart, where the firefly is at her brightest.
Jugni (2016 )
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When the city is hit by a colossal snowstorm, only one superhero can save the day. But who is this mysterious hero, and why does he disappear once his job is done?
Supertruck (2016 )
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Enrique Iglesias, an international Latin pop-star who was determined to find his own path to success and not be overshadowed by his world famous father, Julio Iglesias. In 1995 Enrique dropped out of University to debut his first album, which proved to be a huge success. This paved the way to stardom for Enrique and he is now one of the top selling artists of our time. By 2014 he has sold more than one hundred million records worldwide, amassed more than seventy number-one rankings, voted as the sexiest singer alive and has been labelled as ‘The King of Latin Pop’. Follow the rise to success of the Latin Hero, Enrique Iglesias.
Enrique Iglesias: Latin Fever (2016 )
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The complete life story of songwriter, producer and entrepreneur- Will.I.Am. From “being raised in the ghetto’ to forming the Black Eyed Peas, everything Will.I.Am touches turns to gold. He has dabbled in fashion, technology, acting and business. He is the first artist to have a song sent to Mars. There are no limits or boundaries for this universal superstar. What will he do next?
Will.I.Am: The Way I Am (2016 )
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The bloody attacks on protesters in Selma in 1965 led to the historic protection of all Americans' right to vote. The film explores a cherished family story of Selma and the current state of voter suppression in America.
Answering the Call (2016 )
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Follow the rise of one of the most successful Latin-American pop artists of all time. Known for her catchy lyrics and hip shaking dance moves, Shakira has swept up millions of fans around the globe. She has won numerous awards including two Grammy Awards as well as being nominated for a Golden Globe. Learn how the Colombian born star signed her first record deal at 13, how her first two albums failed and how she shot to superstardom, selling over 70 million albums worldwide making her the highest selling Colombian artist of all time.
Shakira: Hits Don't Lie (2016 )
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Savitri is a girl who is fascinated with wedding ceremonies. When she gets engaged, she travels to Shirdi and in the train she meets a doctor Rishi, who falls in love with her. Meanwhile, his parents arrange a marriage for him but he rejects the girl without meeting her. The twist is that the alliance is with none other than Savitri. What happens next forms the rest of the story.
Savitri (2016 )
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Ramachandran, a young man who is preparing for his IAS exam, battles his id, which keeps getting him into problems.
Nambiyaar (2016 )
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Satirical comedian Ben Gleib, dubbed the "next big thing" on Esquire's comedian list, performs his first one-hour comedy special where he tackles social media, singledom, vegetarians and everything in between.
Ben Gleib: Neurotic Gangster (2016 )
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Balu falls in love with Swapna and her father Chakravarthy, a strict disciplinarian, agrees to their marriage. On the day of their engagement, Balu's friend Surya, drags a reluctant Balu to Lord Ganesh's temple. Balu is afraid that Chakravarthy may cancel the engagement if he is late. So he insists with Surya that they leave the temple. In the ensuing argument between them, Balu ends up insulting Lord Ganesha. Ganesha's mount, Shri Dinka murti is enraged and sends a mouse to teach Balu a lesson. The mouse wreaks havoc in the lives of Balu and Swapna.
Eluka Majaaka (2016 )
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Double Barrel follows surf and travel journalist Angie Takanami’s journey to Peru to document Peruvian surf guide Harold Koechlin’s dream of protecting Peru’s world-class surf breaks. After a chance meeting, the two compared tales of living through natural and human-inflicted disasters, and their dreams for sustainable surf development and tourism. Focussed in the oil-dominated town of Lobitos, Harold is working together with the local and international community and is determined to preserve the locals’ right to a clean ocean and environment to give towns like Lobitos a more sustainable future.
Double Barrel (2016 )
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Yohji Yamamoto | Dressmaker is an intimate and delving portrait of one of fashion's most revered stalwarts. For a man who creates clothing as armour, Yamamoto opens up as never before to share the core values that shape his life and work. Interviews with family, friends, employees and confidants reveal further insight about this complex and enigmatic figure.
Yohji Yamamoto: Dressmaker (2016 )
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For 50 years, Berlin was the symbol of the Cold War. The city at the heart of the intelligence war between the US and the Soviet bloc. Thousands of KGB or CIA, agents observed each other, cogs in the biggest information war in history.
CIA vs KGB: Battleground Berlin (2016 )
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Documentary about Down's syndrome and the ethics of pregnancy screening, fronted by Sally Phillips. This film explores the science and thinking around the proposed new screening test for Down's syndrome and its possible availability on the NHS. Driven by the experience of raising her son Olly, who has Down's syndrome, Sally explores some of the ethical implications of our national screening policy. By talking to experts in the Down's syndrome community, the world's top scientists and including people with Down's syndrome in the debate, Sally investigates a thorny subject that begs questions relevant to us all: what sort of world do we want to live in and who do we want in it?
A World Without Down's Syndrome? (2016 )
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When a kingdom gets cursed by One-Eye (Ian Hecox), it's up to Freddy (Anthony Padilla), Frog Princess (Ambyr Childers) and Ababwa (Jon Lovitz) to make things right again. The mighty frogs set off on an adventure to stop the curse, and things begin to get harder along the journey. Join them on their mission to save the kingdom!
The Frog Kingdom 2: Sub-Zero Mission (2016 )
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The Fall tells the remarkable story of a South African barefoot runner, an American track-and-field prodigy, and the events behind one of the most memorable moments in sporting history – the 1984 LA Olympics. The film charts two journeys, from rural South Africa under apartheid and the rolling hills of Southern California, to the starting line of the women’s 3,000 metres. It uncovers a tale of betrayal and exploitation, of the blurred lines between politics, media and sport, and of the dedication and sacrifice required to compete at the highest level. It’s a story that split governments and divided nations, but at its heart is a tale of two young women who, despite the turmoil in their lives, just wanted to run.
The Fall (2016 )
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The cold war, the space race, and NASA’s moon landing are landmark events that defined an era. But they are also fodder for conspiracy theories. In Houston, We Have a Problem! filmmaker Žiga Virc adds new material to the discussion on both fronts. This intriguing docu-fiction explores the myth of the secret multi-billion-dollar deal behind America’s purchase of Yugoslavia’s clandestine space program in the early 1960s.
Houston, We Have a Problem! (2016 )
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A feature documentary on the life and career of designer Zac Posen.
House of Z (2016 )
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Written and directed by Tearepa Kahi (Mt Zion) and starring Maaka Pohatu (The Modern Maori Quartet, Two Little Boys) the film tells the story of musician Dalvanius Prime and the origin of the song “Poi E”, a ground-breaking fusion of 1980s pop and traditional Māori music. “Poi E”, composed by Dalvanius and Ngoingoi Pēwhairangi and performed by the Patea Māori Club, remains the only song in Te Reo Māori to reach No 1 in the charts, over 30 years since its 1984 release.
Poi E: The Story of Our Song (2016 )
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In this ground-breaking expose, industry insiders go on the record to explain how carefully Pokies are programmed for addiction. They’re joined by world-leading neuroscientists, taking you into the lab to reveal how these machines work on the deepest levels of our brains, leading some researchers to call them “electronic morphine”. And, we reveal how successive Australian governments have become the biggest addicts of all. This documentary puts the pokie machine on trial.
Ka-Ching! Pokie Nation (2016 )
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This is a story that has never been told and is MTB history in the making. The film has been made by international and Bafta winning filmmakers, Pip Piper and Michael Clifford. A co production between Blue Hippo Media and SINGLETRACK magazine , Europes leading MTB magazine and website. Its headline sponsors are Orange Bikes : Hope Technology and Islabikes. The film features some of the stars and unsung heroes of mountain biking including Dan ,Gee and Rachel Atherton / Martyn Ashton / Gary Fisher / Geoff Apps / Tracy Moseley / Steve Peat / Rob Warner / Isla Rowntree and internet sensation Danny Macaskill plus loads of others connected to this amazing story. We also have amazing archive and stories taking us from the mid 50's through to the present day. A story full of passion and emotion that will take you on the untold story of British mountain biking.
Mountain Biking: The Untold British Story (2016 )
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Filmed across one extraordinary year in New York City’s Westbeth Artists Housing, video artist Edith Stephen (95) hopes to complete an experimental film for her birthday; revered contemporary dancer Dudley Williams (75) rehearses for an electrifying return to the stage; and published poet Ilsa Gilbert (82) faces her impending mortality with revealingly candind poetry. An inspirational story about community, ageing and the need to keep creating.
Winter at Westbeth (2016 )
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Dai Hung is the head chef of Ah Yong Cafe who is unable to get along with the owner's daughter, Rosemary. When trouble starts brewing at their workplace, Dai Hung and Rosemary have to set their differences aside to save the cafe.
Let's Eat (2016 )
