Prime Minister

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Prime Minister

Released Jun 13

1h 36m

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Biography

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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.

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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Tim Miller

Cape Cod Wave Magazine

It’s moving to see someone in public office exhibit such common sense, character and heart; don’t be surprised if you get choked up long before New Zealand/Australian band Crowded House’s Don’t Dream It’s Over accompanies the end credits.

Rated: 4/4

Jul 31, 2025

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Peter Keough

Arts Fuse

With seemingly limitless access, Utz and Walshe achieve an intimate and illuminating portrait of their subject.

Jul 25, 2025

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Zachary Goldkind

In Review Online

In taking on the subject matter of a Prime Minister’s tenure, the filmmakers have chosen to excise all political considerations... caring more for the preparatory work of autobiography than the inheritance of an ethos and the forms it shapes society with.

Jul 24, 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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Gemma D

A beautiful movie that does justice to the amazing woman who led our country through some of the toughest times my generation has seen. I feel privileged to get such an intimate look behind the scenes, seeing some a woman lead in such a kind, courageous way. Highly recommend anyone watch this

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/02/25

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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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Jacinda Ardern

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Cass Avery

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Leon Kirkbeck

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Gigi Pritzker

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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
Runtime: 1h 36m