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The Passion of the Christ – 20th Anniversary

Running time: 126 minutes

Rated: R16 (Prolonged scenes of brutal violence, torture & cruelty)

Celebrating 20 Years, The Passion of The Christ is one of cinema’s most intensely powerful movie-going experiences. This critically acclaimed, history making, global box-office phenomenon has inspired millions to learn more about its origins. From Academy Award®-Winning director Mel Gibson comes a profound story of courage and sacrifice, depicting the final twelve hours in the life of Jesus Christ.

Book here: https://www.montereyupperhutt.co.nz/movie/the-passion-of-the-christ-20th-anniversary

Hoppers

Running time: 105 minutes

Rated: PG

In “Hoppers,” scientists have discovered how to “hop” human consciousness into lifelike robotic animals, allowing people to communicate with animals as animals! Using the new technology, Mabel (Curda) will uncover mysteries within the animal world that are beyond anything she could have imagined. Produced by Nicole Paradis Grindle, “Hoppers” also features the voices of Bobby Moynihan and Jon Hamm.

Book here: https://www.montereyupperhutt.co.nz/movie/hoppers

Hunt for the Wilderpeople – 10th Anniversary

Running time: 101 minutes

Rated: PG (Violence, coarse language, some scenes may disturb)

From the director of Boy and What We Do In the Shadows, Taika Waititi’s new film is a hilarious and heartfelt adventure based on Barry Crumps novel, Wild Pork & Watercress. Ricky (Julian Dennison) is a defiant young city kid who finds himself on the run with his grumpy foster uncle (Sam Neill). A national manhunt ensues and the two are forced to work together to survive.

Book here: https://www.montereyupperhutt.co.nz/movie/hunt-for-the-wilderpeople-10th-anniversary-re-re

The Magic Faraway Tree

Running time: 110 minutes

Rated: G

THE MAGIC FARAWAY TREE follows Polly and Tim and their children Beth, Joe and Fran – a modern family who find themselves forced to relocate to the remote English countryside. Soon after the family’s arrival in the countryside, the children discover a magical tree and its extraordinary and eccentric residents including treasured characters Moonface, Silky, Dame Washalot and Saucepan Man. At the top of the tree, they are transported to spectacular and fantastical lands and, through the joys and challenges of their adventures, the family learn to reconnect and value each other for the first time in years.

Book here: https://www.montereyupperhutt.co.nz/movie/the-magic-faraway-tree

They will kill you

Running time: 94 minutes

Rated: R16 (Graphic violence & offensive language)

A woman takes a job as a housekeeper in a NYC high-rise, unaware of the building’s history of disappearances. She soon realizes the community is shrouded in mystery.

Book here: https://www.montereyupperhutt.co.nz/movie/they-will-kill-you

Source: Monterey Cinemas Upper Hutt

24/03/26