Ngā kiriata - Movies
This page aims to be a guide to movie (and television) resources at the library - and covers both our audiovisual resources and our book collections in this area. Have a browse!

Explore our film and TV resources
Quick links
Booklist: Film in Aotearoa
Recent film and TV stories
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Val Kilmer, 1959-2025
Hollywood actor Val Kilmer passed away last week, aged 65. Have a browse of his movies in the library collection. -
New Film and Television Books
Check out these new books on filmmaking and behind-the-scenes stories. -
Summer Reading for adults: A cinematic experience list
Our short selection of some of our favourite summer movie watches. Have a browse!
Magazine roundup
Want to check out what's in the latest issue of your favourite movie magazine? Here are some magazines we have available physically at our libraries:
You can also find a selection of eMagazines about film and TV through Libby here.
What's on in Wellington?
Local Cinemas
Cinema guides
- Flicks
Trailers, descriptions, ratings and session times for films in New Zealand cinemas. - Wellington Film Society
Join the society or buy a sampler to see old and new gems from throughout the world. - Wellington Film Guide
Session times and reviews for current and upcoming releases. - Noremote.co.nz
Session times for films in all Wellington (and Christchurch) theatres.
Local Festivals
NZ News, Reviews, Media
- Screen Hub
Daily online film and television industry news & vacancies. - Lumiere
NZ site with film criticism, reviews and forum. - New Zealand Herald
Daily reviews, competitions, entertainment news.