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The Convert

A fight for peace. A heart at war.

6.2(198)20241h 59m3

Munro, a soldier turned lay preacher, comes to New Zealand to minister to the first British colonists, but he is converted by the powerful chief Maianui to serve a different purpose.

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Status
Released
Budget
—
Box office
$692K
Language
English
  • new zealand
  • maori
  • period piece
  • 1830s

Top billed cast

Behind the camera

Director

Lee Tamahori

Produced in

Australia, New Zealand, United Kingdom

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Release dates

  • United StatesUS

    • Theatrical (limited)NR12 Jul 2024
    • Digital / OTT12 Jul 2024
  • United KingdomGB

    • PremiereManchester Film Festival15 Mar 2024
    • Digital / OTT14 Oct 2024
    • Digital / OTT15Sky Cinema/Now4 Jan 2025
    • Physical15Blu-ray & DVD27 Jan 2025
  • AustraliaAU

    • PremiereMA 15+Sydney Film Festival7 Jun 2024
    • TheatricalMA 15+20 Jun 2024
    • PremiereBirrarangga Film Festival14 Mar 2025
  • CanadaCA

    • PremiereToronto International Film Festival7 Sept 2023
  • FranceFR

    • PremiereDinard British & Irish Film Festival2 Oct 2024
  • GermanyDE

    • Theatrical163 Oct 2024
  • MexicoMX

    • TheatricalB-1514 Mar 2024
  • New ZealandNZ

    • TheatricalR1314 Mar 2024
  • RussiaRU

    • Premiere18+«Атмосфера кино», «Arna Media»6 Jun 2024
  • SingaporeSG

    • TheatricalNC1612 Sept 2024
  • SpainES

    • Theatrical163 Oct 2024

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The Convert was released on 14 March 2024.

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    MovieGuys

    10/10/2024

    6/10

    In spite of a few shortcomings, I mostly liked The Convert. Firstly, there's Australian actor, Guy Pierce. Pierce who is, in my opinion, fantastic. Its been quite a while since I've seen him in anything, I'd personally consider worthwhile, so this film made for a welcome change. Another upside, is a reasonable, if overcooked story (I'll come to that) which offers insights into early colonial life in New Zeala…

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