Hacksaw Ridge (2016)
Hacksaw Ridge is streaming in New Zealand on Netflix, Neon TV.
The verdict
Hacksaw Ridge has pulled the kind of numbers most English films never see. It holds an 8.2/10 on TMDB from 15,324 ratings, well above the typical run of new releases. It runs a manageable 139 minutes. In New Zealand you can stream it on Netflix, Neon TV.
Should you spend 2h 19m on it?
2h 19m of English drama with history threaded through. That score holds across 15,324 ratings, so it's about as safe as this week's list gets.
- Why
- It rates 8.2/10 across 15,324 ratings — among the strongest scores on this week's list, and settled enough to trust.
- Skip if
- you want plot momentum over character work
- Best for
- An evening with no interruptions
Story
WWII American Army Medic Desmond T. Doss, who served during the Battle of Okinawa, refuses to kill people and becomes the first Conscientious Objector in American history to receive the Congressional Medal of Honor.
Good to know
| Runtime | 2h 19m |
| Genre | Drama / History |
| Language | English |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Mel Gibson
Cast
Where to watch in New Zealand
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 24 Sept 2026 — platforms may change over time.
Trailer
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