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This small classic movie theatre located in Wanaka is a real find. Comfy old sofas, an old Morris Minor, a cafe & bar serving delicious meals before, during or after the movie. Homemade icecream, world-famous hot cookies fresh every intermission & a warm welcome from the friendly staff & Patron. Loads of guides list the cinema as a "must do" & it is truly a memorable movie experience!
"Desrevedly one of Wanaka's biggest attractions & just maybe a NZ National Treasure!" NZ Lonely PLanet
"Halfway through, the film stopped & we had a short interval. Everyone went outside to the adjoining cafe & got freshly baked cookies (still warm), homemade ice cream or a beer & then settled back into their chairs. This is how all cinemas should be. It was more like being round someone's house." UK Guardian
Read some of our reviews
72 BROWNSTON ST, WANAKA. Opposite the entrance to the New World supermarket & Base Backpackers.
The Cinema and Cafe are open 1/2 an hour before the start of the first movie, 24 / 7. Opening times are;
Mon - Fri : 12.00 noon
Sat - Sun : 11.00 am
Reservations by phone 03 443 1505 |
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Censor's Classifications |
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G |
Approved for general
exhibitions |
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G* |
Approved for general
exhibition - followed by any recommendation that
the Chief Censor may specify. |
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PG |
Parental guidance recommended
for younger viewers. |
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M |
Suitable for mature
audiences 16 years and over. |
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R |
(Followed by such age
as the Chief Censor may specify) Approved for exhibition
only to persons ... years of age and over. |
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R* |
Followed by a statement
of the class or description of persons to whole
the film may be exhibited and the places, dates
and times, where or when the film may be exhibited. |
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| Thursday 23 May |
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2:00 pm |
First Position
(G) [1h45]
"Beautifully shot & superbly edited, First Position is a thoroughly enjoyable competition-based documentary that's by turns suspenseful, inspirational, powerfully moving & laugh-out-loud funny. Highly recommended" View Auckland 4/5
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4:00 pm |
Star Trek Into Darkness 3D
(M Violence) [2h30]
"With grand scale, good storytelling & a real spirit of adventure capturing the essence of the Star Trek brand & the kind of special effects fantasies are made of. Fortunately, the solid characterisations, humour & relationships are given equal weight, resulting in a no holds barred fabulous sci-fi adventure that satisfies at every turn." urbancinefile |
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6:30 pm |
The Company You Keep
(M Offensive language) [2h30]
"The pleasure of the film is in seeing old hands return to the fray. Redford is uppermost in this & still has the sparkle that makes him a joy to watch. He's gathered around him a formidable collection of familiar faces; Susan Sarandon, Julie Christie, alongside Nick Nolte, Chris Cooper, Richard Jenkins, Stanley Tucci & Sam Elliot some of cinema's greatest talents." cinevue 3/5
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8:45 pm |
The Hangover 3
(tbc) [2h30]
This time, there's no wedding. No bachelor party. What could go wrong, right? But when the Wolfpack hits the road, all bets are off. |
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| Friday 24 May |
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2:00 pm |
Iron Man 3 - 2D
(M Violence) [2h30]
"An extravagant action thriller, where humour & timing are paramount a super-hero flick that delivers in imagination, excess, humour & star power." urbancinefile "A hugely enjoyable, superbly made action blockbuster that achieves the perfect blend of thrilling action-packed spectacle, laugh-out-loud humour, nail-biting suspense & genuine emotion. Highly recommended!" View Auckland 4/5
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4:30 pm |
Star Trek Into Darkness 3D
(M Violence) [2h30]
"With grand scale, good storytelling & a real spirit of adventure capturing the essence of the Star Trek brand & the kind of special effects fantasies are made of. Fortunately, the solid characterisations, humour & relationships are given equal weight, resulting in a no holds barred fabulous sci-fi adventure that satisfies at every turn." urbancinefile |
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7:00 pm |
Inspiring Stories
(tbc) [2h00]
Join us for an evening of thoughtprovoking
& inspiring short films by
award-winning young NZ filmmakers. |
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9:00 pm |
The Hangover 3
(tbc) [2h30]
This time, there's no wedding. No bachelor party. What could go wrong, right? But when the Wolfpack hits the road, all bets are off. |
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| Saturday 25 May |
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2:00 pm |
The Croods 3D
(G) [2h00]
"The Croods," the sweet, animated film about a prehistoric cave family. Familiar family dynamics are amusingly exaggerated in the Paleolithic setting." Chicago Sun Times 3.4 "The Croods (3D) is a thoroughly enjoyable animated adventure with likeable characters & a sharply observed, frequently funny script." View Auckland 4/5
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4:00 pm |
Iron Man 3 - 3D
(M Violence) [2h30]
"An extravagant action thriller, where humour & timing are paramount a super-hero flick that delivers in imagination, excess, humour & star power." urbancinefile "A hugely enjoyable, superbly made action blockbuster that achieves the perfect blend of thrilling action-packed spectacle, laugh-out-loud humour, nail-biting suspense & genuine emotion. Highly recommended!" View Auckland 4/5
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6:30 pm |
Why in the World are they Spraying?
([E]) [2h00]
Gold Coin entry. Part of a global day of action on Monsanto. Highlighting the agendas behind geoengineering & weather modification & how this leads to lower crop yields making GM generated seeds more attractive. |
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7:45 pm |
Song for Marion
(PG coarse language & sexual references) [2h00]
"A Wonderfully heartwarming comedy drama with Vanessa Redgrave & Terence Stamp...the performances have great veracity...a heartfelt weepie about life, death, music & laughter that warmly embraces friendship & family." urbancinefile "A likeable, warmhearted weepie that's worth seeing for a trio of utterly charming performances from Gemma Arterton, Terence Stamp & Vanessa Redgrave." View Auckland
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9:45 pm |
The Hangover 3
(tbc) [2h30]
This time, there's no wedding. No bachelor party. What could go wrong, right? But when the Wolfpack hits the road, all bets are off. |
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| Sunday 26 May |
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2:00 pm |
Star Trek Into Darkness 3D
(M Violence) [2h30]
"With grand scale, good storytelling & a real spirit of adventure capturing the essence of the Star Trek brand & the kind of special effects fantasies are made of. Fortunately, the solid characterisations, humour & relationships are given equal weight, resulting in a no holds barred fabulous sci-fi adventure that satisfies at every turn." urbancinefile |
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4:30 pm |
The Big Picture - Rethinking Dyslexia
(tbc) [1h00]
Directed by Robert Redford's son Jamie, himself dyslexic, this documentary aims to increase awareness and broaden people's understanding of what "being dyslexic" means. "The end result is a film that is both informative and entertaining. Director James Redford weaves his way through the myths and misconceptions about dyslexia, but he does so in a way that is easily accessible to a wider audience. " The Independant Critic
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5:30 pm |
Trance
(R16 Violence,offensive language & sex scenes) [2h00]
"Danny Boyle manages to glue us to our seats with a strong story & the sort of creative filmmaking that elevates what could have been a pretentious thriller into an artistic, compelling & intriguing surprise...Trance really is entrancing." urbancinefile
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7:30 pm |
Searching for Sugarman
(M Offensive language) [1h45]
A well made, hugely entertaining & genuinely uplifting documentary that will have you immediately rushing to buy Rodriguez's available albums.Highly recommended & one of the best films of the year.
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9:15 pm |
The Hangover 3
(tbc) [2h30]
This time, there's no wedding. No bachelor party. What could go wrong, right? But when the Wolfpack hits the road, all bets are off. |
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| Monday 27 May |
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2:00 pm |
First Position
(G) [1h45]
"Beautifully shot & superbly edited, First Position is a thoroughly enjoyable competition-based documentary that's by turns suspenseful, inspirational, powerfully moving & laugh-out-loud funny. Highly recommended" View Auckland 4/5
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4:00 pm |
Iron Man 3 - 2D
(M Violence) [2h30]
"An extravagant action thriller, where humour & timing are paramount a super-hero flick that delivers in imagination, excess, humour & star power." urbancinefile "A hugely enjoyable, superbly made action blockbuster that achieves the perfect blend of thrilling action-packed spectacle, laugh-out-loud humour, nail-biting suspense & genuine emotion. Highly recommended!" View Auckland 4/5
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6:30 pm |
Star Trek Into Darkness 3D
(M Violence) [2h30]
"With grand scale, good storytelling & a real spirit of adventure capturing the essence of the Star Trek brand & the kind of special effects fantasies are made of. Fortunately, the solid characterisations, humour & relationships are given equal weight, resulting in a no holds barred fabulous sci-fi adventure that satisfies at every turn." urbancinefile |
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9:00 pm |
The Hangover 3
(tbc) [2h30]
This time, there's no wedding. No bachelor party. What could go wrong, right? But when the Wolfpack hits the road, all bets are off. |
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| Tuesday 28 May |
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2:00 pm |
Song for Marion
(PG coarse language & sexual references) [2h00]
"A Wonderfully heartwarming comedy drama with Vanessa Redgrave & Terence Stamp...the performances have great veracity...a heartfelt weepie about life, death, music & laughter that warmly embraces friendship & family." urbancinefile "A likeable, warmhearted weepie that's worth seeing for a trio of utterly charming performances from Gemma Arterton, Terence Stamp & Vanessa Redgrave." View Auckland
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4:00 pm |
Star Trek Into Darkness 3D
(M Violence) [2h30]
"With grand scale, good storytelling & a real spirit of adventure capturing the essence of the Star Trek brand & the kind of special effects fantasies are made of. Fortunately, the solid characterisations, humour & relationships are given equal weight, resulting in a no holds barred fabulous sci-fi adventure that satisfies at every turn." urbancinefile |
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6:30 pm |
The Hangover 3
(tbc) [2h30]
This time, there's no wedding. No bachelor party. What could go wrong, right? But when the Wolfpack hits the road, all bets are off. |
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8:30 pm |
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey - 3D
(M fantasy violence) [2h45]
"The Hobbit plays younger and lighter than Fellowship and its follow-ups, but does right by the faithful and has a strength in Martin Freeman’s Bilbo that may yet see this trilogy measure up to the last one. There is treasure here." Empire 4/5 |
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| Wednesday 29 May |
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2:00 pm |
Iron Man 3 - 2D
(M Violence) [2h30]
"An extravagant action thriller, where humour & timing are paramount a super-hero flick that delivers in imagination, excess, humour & star power." urbancinefile "A hugely enjoyable, superbly made action blockbuster that achieves the perfect blend of thrilling action-packed spectacle, laugh-out-loud humour, nail-biting suspense & genuine emotion. Highly recommended!" View Auckland 4/5
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4:30 pm |
The Hangover 3
(tbc) [2h30]
This time, there's no wedding. No bachelor party. What could go wrong, right? But when the Wolfpack hits the road, all bets are off. |
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6:30 pm |
Trance
(R16 Violence,offensive language & sex scenes) [2h00]
"Danny Boyle manages to glue us to our seats with a strong story & the sort of creative filmmaking that elevates what could have been a pretentious thriller into an artistic, compelling & intriguing surprise...Trance really is entrancing." urbancinefile
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8:30 pm |
Star Trek Into Darkness 3D
(M Violence) [2h30]
"With grand scale, good storytelling & a real spirit of adventure capturing the essence of the Star Trek brand & the kind of special effects fantasies are made of. Fortunately, the solid characterisations, humour & relationships are given equal weight, resulting in a no holds barred fabulous sci-fi adventure that satisfies at every turn." urbancinefile |
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