Best movies and shows to watch in New Zealand

2233 top rated movies and shows are available to buy in New Zealand right now. These are buy-only, so each one is paid for separately — the price is on the title page. Only titles rated 7.0 or higher with at least 100 votes make this page, so a single enthusiastic rating cannot push a film to the top.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to buy these in New Zealand?

It differs per title and platform. Each title page shows the exact price in local currency and names the cheapest platform.

Why are these buy-only in New Zealand?

Because no subscription platform in New Zealand has licensed them, so renting or buying is the only legal way to watch.

How is "top rated" decided here?

A title needs a rating of 7.0 or higher out of 10, from at least 100 votes, to appear on this page. The rating comes from TMDB's audience score, plus OTTpath visitors' own star ratings where enough people have rated a title. We do not use IMDb or Rotten Tomatoes scores — those are licensed and not ours to republish.

Why does a film I like not appear?

Either it is rated below 7.0, or not enough people have rated it yet. The vote floor is there on purpose: without it a single 10/10 rating would put an unknown title above everything else.

Are these the best movies and shows in New Zealand or everywhere?

These are the highest rated movies and shows that are actually available in New Zealand right now. A better-rated film that nobody can stream here is left out, because this page is about what you can watch today.