The Mountain
Synopsis
Sam, a fearless young girl raised outside of her Māori culture, is determined to fulfill her mission of connecting with her mountain. She hopes it can heal her from the cancer she is battling. Along the way, she meets some misfits and new kids in town, and together they journey through a difficult route, discovering the true spirit of adventure and the magic of friendship.
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The Mountain - Official Australian TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2024-04-03
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Sydney Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
April 24, 2026
Wide Cinema Exhibition
October 2, 2024
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rachel House
- Screenplay & Story
- Rachel House, Tom Furniss
- Original Score
- Troy Kingi, Arli Liberman
- Original Title
- The Mountain
- Country of Origin
- New Zealand
- Spoken Languages
- English, Maori
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Production Studios
- Piki Films, Sandy Lane Productions, Madman Entertainment, New Zealand Film Commission, NZ on Air, Wētā FX, Kiwibank
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rachel House
Rachel House, Tom Furniss
Troy Kingi, Arli Liberman
Matt Henley
Cushla Dillon, Carly Turner
Desray Armstrong, Carthew Neal, Taika Waititi, Morgan Waru, Paul Wiegard
Department Leadership Roster
Rachel House
Director
Rachel House
Writer
Tom Furniss
Writer
Cushla Dillon
Editor
Carly Turner
Editor
Desray Armstrong
Producer
Morgan Waru
Producer
Andy McLaren
Production Design
Te Ura Hoskins
Costume Design
Mataara Stokes
Costume Design
Jacob Tomuri
Stunt Coordinator
Martin Hill
Visual Effects Supervisor
Matt Henley
Director of Photography
Arli Liberman
Original Music Composer
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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What is The Mountain about?
Sam, a fearless young girl raised outside of her Māori culture, is determined to fulfill her mission of connecting with her mountain. She hopes it can heal her from the cancer she is battling. Along the way, she meets some misfits and new kids in town, and together they journey through a difficult route, discovering the true spirit of adventure and the magic of friendship.
Who directed The Mountain?
The Mountain was directed by Rachel House.
Who stars in The Mountain?
The principal cast of The Mountain includes Elizabeth Atkinson, Terence Daniel, Reuben Francis, Fern Sutherland, Byron Coll.
When was The Mountain released and how long is it?
The Mountain was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.
Who composed the musical score for The Mountain?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Mountain was composed by Troy Kingi, Arli Liberman.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Mountain?
The Mountain holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).