The Convert
“A fight for peace. A heart at war.”
Synopsis
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Official US TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2024-06-04
Top Cast
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Guy Pearce
Thomas Munro
Tioreore Ngatai-Melbourne
Rangimai
Antonio Te Maioha
Maianui
Jacqueline McKenzie
Charlotte
Te Kohe Tuhaka
Captive Warrior
Lawrence Makoare
Akatarewa
Dean O'Gorman
Kedgley
Jared Turner
Castor Samuels
Kelly Vivian
Epworth Washerwoman / Epworth Dancer
Jack Barry
Harris
Marris Collins
Maianui Elder
Duane Evans Jr.
Pahirua
Andrew G Hill
Maianui Warrior
Renee Lyons
Jane Beauchamp
Leonard Mathews
Maianui Elder / Akatarewa Warrior
Madeleine McCarthy
Bethany Beauchamp
Tania Nolan
Mrs. Webster
Peata Panoho
Maianui Medicine Woman
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 0 DaysSydney Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
July 12, 2024
Wide Cinema Exhibition
July 12, 2024
VOD & Digital Platforms
January 27, 2025
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$692K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lee Tamahori
- Screenplay & Story
- Shane Danielsen, Lee Tamahori
- Original Score
- Matteo Zingales
- Original Title
- The Convert
- Country of Origin
- Australia, New Zealand, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 59m
- Worldwide Gross
- $692K
- Production Studios
- Jump Film and Television, MBK Productions, New Zealand Film Commission, Mister Smith Entertainment, Brouhaha Entertainment, Kismet Film Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lee Tamahori
Shane Danielsen, Lee Tamahori, Hamish Clayton, Michael Bennett
Matteo Zingales
Gin Loane
Luke Haigh
David Mepham, Maria Logan, Troy Lum, Andrew Mason, Robin Scholes
Department Leadership Roster
Lee Tamahori
Director
Gin Loane
Director of Photography
Shane Danielsen
Screenplay
Lee Tamahori
Screenplay
Guy Moana
Production Design
Nick Williams
Production Design
Andrew Mason
Visual Effects Supervisor
Xavier Horan
Stunt Coordinator
Troy Lum
Producer
Andrew Mason
Producer
Robin Scholes
Producer
Te Kohe Tuhaka
Producer
Luke Haigh
Editor
Matteo Zingales
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Convert
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Convert about?
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.
Who directed The Convert?
The Convert was directed by Lee Tamahori.
Who stars in The Convert?
The principal cast of The Convert includes Guy Pearce, Tioreore Ngatai-Melbourne, Antonio Te Maioha, Jacqueline McKenzie, Te Kohe Tuhaka.
When was The Convert released and how long is it?
The Convert was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 1h 59m.
How much did The Convert make at the box office?
The Convert grossed $692K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for The Convert?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Convert was composed by Matteo Zingales.
Is The Convert based on a book or true story?
The Convert is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Hamish Clayton".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Convert?
The Convert holds official age classifications: AU: MA 15+; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).