Pike River

Pike River is a drama about the aftermath of a 2010 mining explosion in New Zealand that killed 29 workers. The story focuses on Anna Osborne and Sonya Rockhouse, who lost their husband and son in the disaster. These two women lead a decade-long public campaign to challenge official accounts and hold government and industry leaders accountable for the tragedy.

The film was directed by Robert Sarkies, following his 1999 film Scarfies. Produced by POP Film, the movie features a cast including Melanie Lynskey, Robyn Malcolm, and Lucy Lawless, with a total of 49 credited performers. The screenplay was written by Fiona Samuel. This New Zealand production has a runtime of 131 minutes.