A Minecraft Movie (2025)
A Minecraft Movie is streaming in New Zealand on HBO Max Amazon Channel, HBO Max.
The verdict
A Minecraft Movie neither embarrasses itself nor gives you much reason to recommend it. It carries a 6.2/10 on TMDB across 3,296 ratings — squarely mid-table. It clocks in at a standard 101 minutes. In New Zealand you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, HBO Max.
Should you spend 1h 41m on it?
1h 41m of English family with fantasy threaded through, fine for the whole family. Standard length — a normal evening's watch, nothing to plan around.
- Why
- 6.2/10 across 3,296 ratings — a middling reception, so this one depends on whether the premise appeals to you.
- Skip if
- you want something with an adult edge
- Best for
- A weekend watch with the family
Story
Four misfits find themselves struggling with ordinary problems when they are suddenly pulled through a mysterious portal into the Overworld: a bizarre, cubic wonderland that thrives on imagination. To get back home, they'll have to master this world while embarking on a magical quest with an unexpected, expert crafter, Steve.
Good to know
| Runtime | 1h 41m |
| Watch with family? | PG · Yes — family friendly |
| Genre | Family / Fantasy |
| Language | English |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Jared Hess
Cast
Where to watch in New Zealand
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 23 Sept 2026 — platforms may change over time.
Trailer
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