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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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Harrison Richlin

IndieWire

The documentary acts as an intimate study of what it means to serve others when it seems like the world is falling apart and to be a partner and mother at the same time.

Rated: B

Jun 26, 2025

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Robert Abele

Los Angeles Times

“Prime Minister” is an essential political portrait in how it seeds optimism and concern, leaving you with hope that more Jacinda Arderns are in the wings ready to enshrine common sense, despite the risks.

Jun 23, 2025

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Thelma Adams

AARP Movies for Grownups

There's something incredibly, wistfully sad about this sympathetic documentary charting the rise and fall of New Zealand's third female Prime Minister, Dame Jacinda Ardern.

Rated: 4/5

Jun 13, 2025

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Erik Childress

Movie Madness Podcast

Utz & Walshe manage to craft an intimate narrative of the highs and many lows of a political career so where you almost forget you are watching a documentary and drawn into Ardern’s life of doing her best for the people she has been asked to lead.

Rated: 3.5/4

Jul 3, 2025

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Stephen Silver

The SS Ben Hecht

A fine examination of a world leader, even if you don't wish for her to take over as leader as your own country.

Jul 3, 2025

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Sarah Vincent

InBetweenDrafts

If this documentary has irreplaceable, unique value, it’s the way that it illustrates an explosion of hostility against public women figures regardless of their demeanor. Any woman, even one as mild as Ardern, becomes an enemy

Rated: 6/10

Jun 20, 2025

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Bob

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.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

06/19/25

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Carol P

Excellent, all-around.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

06/18/25

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Stephen T

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.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

06/14/25

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Tania M

Terrible, can't recommend it. Self serving, narcissist and utter lies. Full of lies! We should know, we lived through it. She lead by fear and completely divided the country and we are still recovering! Thanks for nothing Jacinda. You are no dame.

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

07/01/25

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Carl S.

Inspiring story that made me and my son cry. Perfect movie for Fathers Day!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

06/19/25

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Virginia S

Remarkable story. Go see it.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

06/17/25

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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.

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
Runtime: 1h 36m