Pike River
“In the fight for their men, they found each other.”
Synopsis
In the aftermath of an explosion that rocked the Pike River Mine and took the lives of 29 West Coasters, two women step up to fight for accountability.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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UK TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2025-12-18
Top Cast
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Melanie Lynskey
Anna Osborne
Robyn Malcolm
Sonya Rockhouse
Erroll Shand
Pete Cahill
Madeleine McCarthy
Alisha Osborne
Ben Porter
Rob Osborne
Lucy Lawless
Helen Kelly
Jordan Mooney
Tony Sutorius
Peter Tait
Rowdy Durbridge
Elizabeth Hawthorne
Kath Monk
Hamish McEwen
Daniel Rockhouse
Dra McKay
Joe Hall
John Leigh
Milton Osborne
Barnie Duncan
Laurie Drew
Eryn Wilson
Tommy Daly
Richard Crouchley
Ben Rockhouse
Jeff Kingsford-Brown
Neville Rockhouse
David Bell
Miner Family Member
Jacinda Ardern
Leader of the Labour Party
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 0 DaysSydney Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
January 30, 2026
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 30, 2026
VOD & Digital Platforms
July 1, 2026
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Sarkies
- Screenplay & Story
- Fiona Samuel
- Original Score
- Karl Sölve Steven
- Original Title
- Pike River
- Country of Origin
- New Zealand
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 11m
- Production Studios
- POP Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Sarkies
Fiona Samuel
Karl Sölve Steven
Gin Loane
Peter Roberts
Paul Wiegard, Timothy White, James Dean, Vicky Pope, Jennifer Sutton
Department Leadership Roster
Fiona Samuel
Writer
Robert Sarkies
Director
Timothy White
Producer
Kirsty Cameron
Costume Design
Vicky Pope
Producer
Peter Roberts
Editor
Miro Harre
Production Design
Gin Loane
Director of Photography
Karl Sölve Steven
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pike River
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What is Pike River about?
In the aftermath of an explosion that rocked the Pike River Mine and took the lives of 29 West Coasters, two women step up to fight for accountability.
Who directed Pike River?
Pike River was directed by Robert Sarkies.
Who stars in Pike River?
The principal cast of Pike River includes Melanie Lynskey, Robyn Malcolm, Erroll Shand, Madeleine McCarthy, Ben Porter.
When was Pike River released and how long is it?
Pike River was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 2h 11m.
Who composed the musical score for Pike River?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Pike River was composed by Karl Sölve Steven.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Pike River?
Pike River holds official age classifications: AU: MA 15+; GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.).