Pike River (2026): Cast, Ratings & Box Office
Pike River is a 2026 biographical thriller directed by Robert Sarkies, starring Melanie Lynskey as Anna Osborne, John Leigh and Madeleine McCarthy. It runs 2 hours 11 minutes and earned $943,929 worldwide. Critics gave it 88% on Rotten Tomatoes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 11m (131 min)
- Director
- Robert Sarkies
- Original language
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English - Studio
- POP Film
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Pike River About?
The premise of Pike River without spoilers.
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.
Pike River Cast & Characters
Melanie Lynskey leads the cast as Anna Osborne, with John Leigh as Milton Osborne and Madeleine McCarthy as Alisha Osborne. Directed by Robert Sarkies; 20 actors are credited in all.
- Director Robert Sarkies
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Melanie Lynskey as Anna Osborne - John Leigh as Milton Osborne
- Madeleine McCarthy as Alisha Osborne
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Robyn Malcolm as Sonya Rockhouse
Also Starring in Pike River
· 16 more- Jeff Kingsford-Brown Neville Rockhouse
- Hamish McEwen Daniel Rockhouse
- Elizabeth Hawthorne Kath Monk
- Nick Blake Justice Pankhurst
- Barnie Duncan Laurie Drew
- Erroll Shand Pete Cahill
- Peter Tait Rowdy Durbridge
- Richard Crouchley Ben Rockhouse
- Jordan Mooney Tony Sutorius
- Eryn Wilson Tommy Daly
- Dra McKay Joe Hall
- Narelle Ahrens Deb Daly
- David Bell Miner Family Member
- Ben Porter Rob Osborne
- Stephen Bain Nick Smith
- Stephen Brassett Kane Nieper
More from Robert Sarkies
More films directed by Robert Sarkies, best-rated first: Out of the Blue, Pike River, Jean and Consent: The Louise Nicholas Story.
Pike River Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Pike River 88% on Rotten Tomatoes.
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Rotten Tomatoes 88% Tomatometer
See on Rotten Tomatoes -
TMDB 65% User score
See on TMDB
Pike River Box Office
Pike River grossed $943,929 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$943.9K
- International
- $943.9K
Pike River Trailers & Videos
6 videos: 2 trailers, 1 clip and 3 featurettes.
- Trailer UK Trailer
- Clip Official Clip - The Phone Call
- Featurette Director Rob Sarkies On Authenticity
- Featurette Melanie Lynskey on playing Anna Osborne
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Pike River FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Pike River, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Pike River?
Pike River runs 2 hours 11 minutes (131 minutes).
When was Pike River released?
Pike River was released on January 30, 2026.
Who directed Pike River?
Pike River was directed by Robert Sarkies.
More films by Robert Sarkies Who is in the cast of Pike River?
Pike River stars Melanie Lynskey as Anna Osborne, John Leigh as Milton Osborne and Madeleine McCarthy as Alisha Osborne, among 20 credited actors.
How much did Pike River make at the box office?
Pike River grossed $943,929 worldwide.
How is Pike River rated?
Pike River has 88% on Rotten Tomatoes and 65% on TMDB.
Does Pike River have a post-credit scene?
No. Pike River has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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