Movies to Move You

A selection of some of the most applauded films and actresses of our generation. These are the ultimate in escapism, to worlds of love, protest, corruption and new beginnings, stirring your emotions, and reminding you how films should make you feel and react. Saturdays from 1st October at 8.30pm.

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We’re 100% Commercial-free, so there’s nothing to interrupt your quiet night in. Rialto Channel offers curiosity, conversation, intelligence, reality, drama, romance and tragedy.

We're 100% Kiwi-owned and our team are based in Auckland and we program award-winning, critically acclaimed local and international films every month, curating a miniature festival you can watch from the comfort of your couch.

We premiere new films and offer the best of all genres: foreign language, arthouse, music, action, thriller and documentary. We offer awards and accolades: laurels from Cannes, ovations from the Oscars, acclaim from the BAFTAs, grins from the Golden Globes and the very best of international drama.