Sam Neill September at Waiheke Cinema celebrates the life and legacy of one of Aotearoa’s defining screen actors, whose career spanned gritty local thrillers and era‑defining blockbusters.

Across Sleeping Dogs, Perfect Strangers, Jurassic Park and Hunt for the Wilderpeople, these tribute screenings trace his journey from a young Kiwi everyman on the run to a global star and beloved uncle of the bush, honouring the range, wit and quiet power that made him such a fixture of our cinematic imagination.