The Revenant (2016)
The Revenant is streaming in New Zealand on Netflix, Disney Plus.
The verdict
The Revenant stood out as one of the better-rated English films of its release window. It carries a 7.5/10 on TMDB across 19,742 ratings — comfortably clear of the pack. At 157 minutes, it asks for a real chunk of your night. In New Zealand you can stream it on Netflix, Disney Plus.
Should you spend 2h 37m on it?
2h 37m of English western with a drama streak. With 19,742 ratings behind it, the number isn't going to move much — you know what you're getting.
Don't watch this if…
- you want something you can finish quickly — it runs 2h 37m
- you're watching with family — it's certified R16
- Why
- A 7.5/10 that holds up over 19,742 ratings, which puts it at the top of the current list.
- Skip if
- you want something with a faster pulse
- Best for
- A night you can give it your full attention
Story
In the 1820s, a frontiersman, Hugh Glass, sets out on a path of vengeance against those who left him for dead after a bear mauling.
Good to know
| Runtime | 2h 37m — long |
| Watch with family? | R16 · Older kids & up |
| Genre | Western / Drama |
| Language | English |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Alejandro G. Iñárritu
Cast
Where to watch in New Zealand
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 27 Sept 2026 — platforms may change over time.
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