New Zealand / Mar 19, 2024 / G / World premiere in New Plymouth
1h 29min
Overall average
5.0/10
Trailer
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Plot
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.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Te Kāhui Tupua Taranaki Mounga | Subject |
| Stephen Tamarapa | Security Guard |
| Tai Wano | Hospitalized Child |
Genres
AdventureDramaFamilyComedy
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | The Mountain |
| Original language | English (EN) |
| Spoken languages | English |
| Production countries | New Zealand |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | Piki Films, Sandy Lane Productions, Madman Entertainment, New Zealand Film Commission, NZ on Air, Wētā FX, Kiwibank |
| Official site | nzfilm.co.nz |
| Release date | 28 marzo 2024 |
| Executive producer | Paul Wiegard, Carthew Neal, Taika Waititi |
| Production | Kayleighsha Wharton, Morgan Waru, Desray Armstrong |
| Writer | Tom Furniss, Rachel House |
| Casting | Eryn Wilson |
| Editing | Carly Turner, Cushla Dillon, Clare Burlinson |
| Cinematography | Matt Henley |
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| Assistant directors | Puti Simich, Rachel House, Veronique Lawrence |
| Camera operators | Matt Henley |
| Additional photography | Matt Henley |
| Production design | Andy McLaren, Ruby Vincent, Charlotte Jane Frost, David Goldthorpe |
| Art direction | Ruby Vincent, Andy McLaren, Charlotte Jane Frost, David Goldthorpe |
| Set decoration | Ruby Vincent, Andy McLaren, Charlotte Jane Frost, David Goldthorpe |
| Visual effects | L.J Harris, Sophie Cherry, Alexander Okhlopkov Moruo, Martin Hill |
| Stunts | Jacob Tomuri |
| Music | Troy Kingi, Arli Liberman, Nick Buckton, Jordan Smith, Simon Rosenberg |
| Sound | Arli Liberman, Nick Buckton, Jordan Smith, Simon Rosenberg, Troy Kingi |
| Costume design | Te Ura Hoskins, Mataara Stokes, Frankie Karena |
| Makeup | Frankie Karena, Te Ura Hoskins, Mataara Stokes |
| Hairstyling | Frankie Karena, Te Ura Hoskins, Mataara Stokes |
Release dates
Premiere
Australia / Jun 09, 2024 / PG / Sydney Film Festival
Canada / Sep 06, 2024
Theatrical release
New Zealand / Mar 28, 2024 / G
Australia / Jun 27, 2024 / PG
United States / Apr 24, 2026 / NR
Digital
Australia / Oct 02, 2024 / PG
Physical media
Australia / Oct 02, 2024 / PG
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