Weapons (2025)
Weapons is streaming in New Zealand on HBO Max Amazon Channel, HBO Max.
The verdict
Weapons is a dependable English film — it does what it sets out to do. It holds a 7.3/10 on TMDB from 3,962 ratings, well above the typical run of new releases. It runs a manageable 129 minutes. In New Zealand you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, HBO Max.
Should you spend 2h 9m on it?
2h 9m of English horror with mystery threaded through. Standard length — a normal evening's watch, nothing to plan around.
Don't watch this if…
- you need something everyone can sit through. Rated R16
- you're after a gentle scare. It's rated R16
- Why
- 7.3/10 from 3,962 ratings — well received so far, on a modest sample.
- Skip if
- dread and jump scares aren't what you want tonight
- Best for
- An ordinary evening in
Story
When all but one child from the same class mysteriously vanish on the same night at exactly the same time, a community is left questioning who or what is behind their disappearance.
Good to know
| Runtime | 2h 9m |
| Watch with family? | R16 · Older kids & up |
| Genre | Horror / Mystery |
| Language | English |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Zach Cregger
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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