WaihekeCinema

WaihekeCinema

Waiheke Islands unique 50 and 16 seat movie theatres. Screenings daily. Bringing you the best in cinema entertainment.

Favorite films

  • Whina
  • Call Me by Your Name
  • Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood
  • The Watermelon Woman

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  • We Live in Time

  • Widow Clicquot

  • National Theatre Live: Prima Facie

  • Emilia Pérez

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  • We Live in Time

    We Live in Time

    We Live in Time, directed by John Crowley, is a poignant drama that explores the complexities of love and the inevitability of loss. Starring Andrew Garfield and Florence Pugh, this film takes viewers on an emotional rollercoaster, capturing the beauty and pain of a relationship tested by serious illness.

    The story follows Almut (Florence Pugh), a talented chef, and Tobias (Andrew Garfield), a humble cereal salesman, whose lives intertwine in an unexpected way. Their relationship begins with a literal collision,…

  • Widow Clicquot

    Widow Clicquot

    Widow Clicquot, the latest biographical drama directed by Thomas Napper, invites audiences to journey into the life of Barbe-Nicole Ponsardin Clicquot, a trailblazing businesswoman who transformed the champagne industry. Starring Haley Bennett in the titular role, this film paints a vivid portrait of determination, innovation, and triumph in the face of societal constraints.

    Haley Bennett's portrayal of Barbe-Nicole is nothing short of captivating. She seamlessly captures the multifaceted nature of her character, from the vulnerable young widow to the resilient…

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  • Freud's Last Session

    Freud's Last Session

    Freud’s Last Session is a quiet biography that interweaves the lives of Sigmund Freud and C.S. Lewis. Anthony Hopkins portrays Freud, facing imminent death from jaw cancer, while Matthew Goode plays C.S. Lewis. The film takes place in Freud’s study, where the two engage in a philosophical debate about faith, reason, and mortality.

    The dialogue crackles with wit and intellectual rigour. Hopkins and Goode spar like seasoned fencers, their words cutting through the air with precision. Freud, the atheist psychoanalyst,…

  • The Mountain

    The Mountain

    In the quiet valleys of New Zealand, where ancient legends intertwine with the whispers of the wind, Rachel House’s directorial debut, The Mountain, emerges as a rare gem—a film that bridges generations, cultures, and the ethereal connection between humans and nature.

    Young Sam (Elizabeth Atkinson) faces a daunting battle: cancer has taken root within her fragile body. Her desperate hope lies in the majestic Taranaki Maunga, an imposing mountain that looms large in the landscape. Sam believes that if she…