Prime Minister

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Prime Minister

2025

1h 36m

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Rt Hon Dame Jacinda Ardern, New Zealand's 40th Prime Minister, led her nation through unprecedented challenges, implemented bold policies, and became the second leader in history to give birth in office, all while championing an inclusive and empathetic leadership style that changed global expectations of what a leader can be.

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Critics Consensus

Brisk, insightful, and gently crafted, Prime Minister offers a persuasive and inspiring portrait of Jacinda Ardern.

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Kara Kennedy

Daily Telegraph (UK)

Dec 11

2/5

Admirers will be transported; critics will develop a nervous tic. And the rest of us will ponder whether the world truly needed two hours of Jacinda’s domestic cinema. Spoiler: probably not.

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Wendy Ide

Observer (UK)

Dec 8

This could hardly be described as an impartial work. But, like the subject herself, it does strive to be scrupulously honest.

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Jonathan Romney

Financial Times

Dec 4

3/5

The film can be read as a record of glorious achievement, or...a tale of tragic failure. But, above all, Ardern is shown proving that it is possible to be a sensitive, compassionate, sane person and a politician...

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Graeme Tuckett

The Post NZ

Jan 1

4/5

I reckon you’ll be impressed at how deftly the film has been assembled, and at the astonishing access that we are granted. And maybe, you’ll also be shaken by the reminder of what a kinder, more collegial place this once was, not so long ago.

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Andrew Murray

The Upcoming

Dec 8

4/5

Ardern’s message of empathy is more poignant than ever, and filmmakers Walshe and Utz show exactly why in this inspirational documentary.

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Leigh Paatsch

Daily Telegraph (Australia)

Nov 6

3.5/5

With her partner Clarke Gayford keeping a video diary from day one, we get to see, hear and feel Ardern fighting to hold her personal ethics in place while meeting the ever-changing needs of an entire nation. Revealing and inspiring stuff.

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Jun 19

Its rare to get such a personal, behind the scenes look at a sitting head of state. The film explores her rise, election, pregnancy and being PM with an infant, covid, and other crises that defined her time in office. Genuine and heartfelt.

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Jun 18

Excellent, all-around.

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Jun 14

helpful and informative perspective on a remarkable woman and leader. well told and moving. New Zealand, who i love, was, for a shining few years led by a matching leader.

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Ian H

@Linco Jan 11

What an obscene puff piece. As a kiwi I can assure you there was nothing good or honorable about this woman's tenure. She was an oppressive tyrant and the worst prime minister our country has ever had. They intentionally left out the worst of her well publicised statements such as there being two classes of people. A divisive globalist puppet, nothing more.

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jacquesleslie

@JacquesLeslie Jan 6

Jacinda Adern seems to have had a successful run as prime minister, but this movie focuses far too much on her domestic problems and not enough on her policies. Disappointing.

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Elsita

@Elsita Jan 6

Some cynical journalist on this site asked if the world needed this film. I believe it needs it desperately. To experience a leader with the humanity, smarts, and decency of Ms Adern is an antidote to every else we see and feel elsewhere in political leaders, more so today than ever. Please watch it!

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Synopsis

Rt Hon Dame Jacinda Ardern, New Zealand's 40th Prime Minister, led her nation through unprecedented challenges, implemented bold policies, and became the second leader in history to give birth in office, all while championing an inclusive and empathetic leadership style that changed global expectations of what a leader can be.

Director: Lindsay Utz, Michelle Walshe
Producer: Cass Avery, Leon Kirkbeck, Gigi Pritzker, Rachel Shane, Katie Peck, Clarke Gayford
Distributor: Magnolia Pictures
Production Co: Madison Wells, Dark Doris
Genre: Documentary, Biography
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jun 13, 2025, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Sep 30, 2025
Runtime: 1h 36m

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