Characters & Themes
Pike River (2026) Characters, Setting & Themes Explained
- Release, runtime and language
- 2026 · 2 h 11 m · English
- Directed by
- Robert Sarkies
- Starring
- Melanie Lynskey, Robyn Malcolm, Elizabeth Hawthorne, John Leigh, Madeleine McCarthy, Richard Crouchley
On 19 November 2010 the Pike River coal mine exploded, killing 29 men in one of New Zealand’s deadliest mining disasters. Anna Osborne (Lynskey) loses her husband Milton, while Sonya Rockhouse (Malcolm) mourns her son Ben. Convinced the official account is a cover‑up and that no one will be held responsible, the two women launch a relentless quest for truth and accountability, sparking a fight for justice that transforms their community.
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Where to Watch Pike River (2026)
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Kanopy Free · HD
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