Rima Te Wiata: Movies & Box Office
- films
- 6
- on screen
- 2005–2025
- box office
- $43.1M
- average score
- 80
- Born
- October 11, 1963 (age 62)
- Birthplace
- London, UK
- Full name
- Heather Rima Te Wiata
- Citizenship
- New Zealander
- Occupations
- Singer, Comedian, Stage Actress, Film Actress, Television Actress
- Years active
- 1986-present
The Best Rima Te Wiata Movies
The films of Rima Te Wiata that made the most at the worldwide box office, biggest first: Hunt for the Wilderpeople (2016) leads with $38.6M. The full ranking adds the most awarded films and the newest releases.
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Worldwide box office: $38.6M Hunt for the Wilderpeople 2016 · Adventure -
Worldwide box office: $2.77M The Breaker Upperers 2019 · Comedy -
Worldwide box office: $867K Pork Pie 2017 · Comedy -
Worldwide box office: $497K This Town 2021 · Comedy -
Worldwide box office: $370K We Were Dangerous 2025 · Drama -
Worldwide box office: $4.8K 50 Ways of Saying Fabulous 2005 · Drama
Rima Te Wiata's Career in Numbers
Rima Te Wiata's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Rima Te Wiata works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from 50 Ways of Saying Fabulous (2005) to We Were Dangerous (2025), and the 2010s were the busiest decade.
Rima Te Wiata Movies by Decade
- 2000s 1
- 2010s 3
- 2020s 2
The 2010s were Rima Te Wiata's busiest decade, with 3 films.
Rima Te Wiata Movies by Genre
- Comedy 3
- Drama 2
- Adventure 1
Comedy is the genre Rima Te Wiata has worked in most, with 3 films, ahead of drama (2).
Rima Te Wiata Career Milestones
- First film
- 50 Ways of Saying Fabulous 2005
- Biggest box office hit
- Hunt for the Wilderpeople $38.6M worldwide
- Best-rated film
- We Were Dangerous Movie Echo Score 84
- Newest film
- We Were Dangerous 2025
Rima Te Wiata Filmography: Every Movie
Every film Rima Te Wiata is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 80. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.
- 2025 We Were Dangerous as The Matron · Drama Worldwide box office: $370K Movie Echo Score: 84
- 2021 This Town as Janice · Comedy Worldwide box office: $497K
- 2019 The Breaker Upperers as Shona · Comedy Worldwide box office: $2.77M Movie Echo Score: 75
- 2017 Pork Pie as Mrs. D · Comedy Worldwide box office: $867K
- 2016 Hunt for the Wilderpeople Adventure Worldwide box office: $38.6M
- 2005 50 Ways of Saying Fabulous as Evey · Drama Worldwide box office: $4.8K
Who Is Rima Te Wiata?
Rima Te Wiata was born in London, UK in 1963 and is 62 years old. Credited on films since 2005, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.
Born as Heather Rima Te Wiata MNZM on the 11th of October in 1963, Rima Te Wiata is a British-born New Zealand singer, comedian, and stage, film, and television actress. Her multi-faceted talent also earned her fame in Australia, particularly for her role as Janice Reid in the popular soap opera Sons and Daughters. Born to opera singer Inia Te Wiata and actress and writer Beryl Te Wiata in London, Rima moved back to New Zealand after her father's passing when she was just eight. In Auckland, she attended Epsom Girls' Grammar School. Rima's career took off with a stage debut in Auckland's Mercury Theatre's production of The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie. Post graduation from New Zealand Drama School in 1983, she went on a six month national tour, singing in Footrot Flats. Her screen debut came with Sons and Daughters in 1986. Rima also shone in a multitude of TV series including Shortland Street, The Billy T James Show, and Porters. Rima's impersonations of popular figures added further versatility to her repertoire. Australian sketch comedy show Full Frontal witnessed her talent for two years. Rima's stage and movie performances span roles in Cabaret, Little Shop of Horrors, Via Satellite, and Housebound, among others. Apart from acting, she released a self-titled jazz album and toured with the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra. In 2016, she won the New Zealand Film Award for Best Supporting Actress for Hunt for the Wilderpeople and in 2017, became a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to film and television. Rima's contribution to New Zealand entertainment was further recognized with a Scroll of Honour from the Variety Artists Club of New Zealand in 2019.
Rima Te Wiata: Questions & Answers
How many movies Rima Te Wiata has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.
How many movies has Rima Te Wiata been in?
Rima Te Wiata is credited on 6 films, from 2005 to 2025. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.
What is Rima Te Wiata's highest-grossing movie?
Hunt for the Wilderpeople (2016) is Rima Te Wiata's biggest box office hit, with $38.6M worldwide, ahead of The Breaker Upperers (2019) ($2.77M). Across every film with box office figures, Rima Te Wiata's movies have made $43.1M.
Rima Te Wiata's biggest hits What is the best Rima Te Wiata movie?
By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Rima Te Wiata's best-rated film is We Were Dangerous (2025) with a score of 84, followed by The Breaker Upperers (2019) (75).
Best Rima Te Wiata movies, ranked How old is Rima Te Wiata?
Rima Te Wiata is 62 years old, born on October 11, 1963 in London, UK.
What is Rima Te Wiata's newest movie?
The most recent film on Rima Te Wiata's filmography is We Were Dangerous (2025), in the role of The Matron.
The Best Rima Te Wiata Movies, Ranked
Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 6 credits.
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