Rhys Darby
Biography: Rhys Montague Darby (born March 21, 1974) is a New Zealand actor and comedian. He served in the New Zealand army before embarking on a performing career. In 1996, he formed the comedy duo "Rhysently Granted" with Grant Lobban, quickly carving a niche for their unique brand of humor. Darby's solo stand-up routines, characterized by vibrant storytelling, mime, and sound effects, garnered him recognition and two Billy T Award nominations. Darby's international breakthrough came in 2007 with his role as Murray Hewitt in the HBO comedy series "Flight of the Conchords." Since then, he's appeared in films like "Yes Man," "What We Do in the Shadows," and "Jumanji," often injecting his signature comedic flair into supporting roles. On television, he's had recurring roles in shows like "Short Poppies," "Wrecked," and animated shows such as "Voltron: Legendary Defender." From 2022 to 2023, he starred in period romantic comedy series "Our Flag Means Death" as a fictionalized version of pirate Stede Bonnet. The show was praised for its LGBTQ+ representation, including the romantic relationship between Darby's Bonnet and fellow Kiwi Taika Waititi's Blackbeard. This was not only Darby's first role as a main protagonist, but also his first foray into dramatic acting. Beyond acting, Darby is also an author. He has written three children's books for his "Buttons McGinty" series as well as an autobiography titled "This Way to Spaceship." Additionally, he's been the host of the cryptozoology podcast "The Cryptid Factor" since 2008, alongside Dan Schreiber, Leon 'Buttons' Kirkbeck, and previously, David Farrier.
Place of Birth: Not available
Birthday: March 21, 1974
Deathday: N/A
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Yes Man
2008-12-09
Yes Man
Overview: Carl Allen, a guy whose life is going nowhere, signs up for a self-help program based on one simple covenant: say yes to everything…and anything.
Genres: Comedy Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2008-12-09
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Diagnosis: Death
2010-04-16
Diagnosis: Death
Overview: Two people meet as guinea pigs in a weekend drug trial. They soon discover their lives are in more danger than they imagined. The staff are peculiar. The drugs cause hallucinations. Or is the clinic really haunted? Struggling with their senses, they must team up to unravel a spooky mystery.
Genres: Horror Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2010-04-16
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Rhys Darby: Mystic Time Bird
2021-11-02
Rhys Darby: Mystic Time Bird
Overview: Kiwi comic Rhys Darby brings silly wonder to the stage in his latest stand-up show. His unique brand of physical comedy combines obscure observations and sound effects as he takes you on a fantastical journey into the world of mysticism, past lives...and birds.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2021-11-02
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Rhys Darby Live - Imagine That!
2008-10-20
Rhys Darby Live - Imagine That!
Overview: Rhys Darby Live – Imagine That! is Rhys’ first stand-up DVD and was filmed in early 2008 in Los Angeles.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2008-10-20
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Coming & Going
2011-07-15
Coming & Going
Overview: Coming & Going is an irreverent romantic comedy that poses the question: How far would you go to capture the heart of the one you love? Lee (Rhys Darby) is a young, skilled OBGYN who lacks confidence when it comes to talking to women outside his successful medical practice. A minor injury temporarily lands him in a wheelchair and it is at that precise time that he meets his dream girl Alex (Sasha Alexander). Convinced she's only paid attention to him because he's in that chair, he stays in it to win her affections well after his injury has healed. Coming & Going is about love and the extreme things people do for it.
Genres: Comedy Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2011-07-15
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The Boat That Rocked
2009-04-01
The Boat That Rocked
Overview: An ensemble comedy, where the romance is between the young people of the 60s, and pop music. It's about a band of DJs that captivate Britain, playing the music that defines a generation and standing up to a government that wanted control of popular culture via the British Broadcasting Corporation. Loosely based on the events in Britain in the 60's when the Labour government of Harold Wilson, wanted to bring the pirate radio stations under control, enough to see the passage of the Marine Broadcasting Offences Act on 15 August 1967. Also known as "Pirate Radio".
Genres: Drama Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2009-04-01
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Love Birds
2011-02-24
Love Birds
Overview: Sometimes the best things in life happen on the fly. From the moment an injured duck crash-lands on Doug's roof, everything changes. Recently dumped and wallowing in self pity, Doug decides to nurse Pierre back to health with the assistance of an eccentric vet and bird specialist, Holly.
Genres: Comedy Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2011-02-24
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Peacock Season
2010-08-12
Peacock Season
Overview: The Edinburgh Festival is a funny place to be... When you're not funny.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2010-08-12
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Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Movie
2022-08-04
Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Movie
Overview: When a mysterious stranger arrives from the future with a dire warning, Leo is forced to rise and lead his brothers, Raph, Donnie, and Mikey in a fight to save the world from a terrifying alien species.
Genres: Animation Action Science Fiction
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2022-08-04
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What We Do in the Shadows
2014-06-19
What We Do in the Shadows
Overview: Vampire housemates try to cope with the complexities of modern life and show a newly turned hipster some of the perks of being undead.
Genres: Comedy Horror
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2014-06-19
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Relax, I'm from the Future
2023-09-22
Relax, I'm from the Future
Overview: Casper is a time traveller who arrives in the 2020s in an attempt to prevent a major future catastrophe. He meets Holly, a queer black woman he befriends and draws into his plan by giving her his knowledge of the future so that she can make quick money. However, they unwittingly alter the future themselves with their actions, until Doris, another time traveller, arrives to stop them.
Genres: Comedy Science Fiction
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2023-09-22
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Flight of the Conchords: On Air
2009-02-14
Flight of the Conchords: On Air
Overview: Behind the scenes look at the cult comedy series about Kiwi folk musicians Bret and Jemaine trying to make it big in their adopted home of New York. It follows the duo in the United States before and after the release of the first series, as they speak candidly about the road to fame, and we meet the other personalities, cast and crew that helped make their show a smash hit in America, NZ and the rest of the world. As Bret McKenzie's long-term partner, director Hannah Clarke was in a unique position to gain access to the Conchords at their most relaxed, as well as their most frantic and exhausted, and was able to get an up-close-and-personal glimpse into this experience. Through her insider's eye we are granted an intimate look into the lives of this great comedy act and discover how they won the hearts of America.
Genres: Documentary Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2009-02-14
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Uproar
2023-10-05
Uproar
Overview: A 17 year-old student is forced to get off the fence he has actively sat on all his life to stand up for himself, his whanau (family) and his future in this heartwarming story of identity.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2023-10-05
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The Lost Tiger
2025-02-27
The Lost Tiger
Overview: Adopted by a big, lively and spirited kangaroo family of traveling wrestlers, Teo’s life is pretty great. But when mysterious visions lead him to a faraway land, Teo is forced to rediscover his roots and embark on an epic journey to save his homeland from impending destruction.
Genres: Animation Family
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2025-02-27
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Killing Hasselhoff
2017-08-29
Killing Hasselhoff
Overview: A man in a high stakes celebrity death pool quickly loses everything - his business, his bank account, his home, his fiancé. He snaps, then realizes the only way to get his life back on track. He'll have to murder his own celebrity. He'll have to kill Hasselhoff.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2017-08-29
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That Christmas
2024-11-27
That Christmas
Overview: It's an unforgettable Christmas for the townsfolk of Wellington-on-Sea when the worst snowstorm in history alters everyone's plans — including Santa's.
Genres: Animation Comedy Family Fantasy Adventure
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2024-11-27
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Hunt for the Wilderpeople
2016-03-31
Hunt for the Wilderpeople
Overview: Ricky is a defiant young city kid who finds himself on the run with his cantankerous foster uncle in the wild New Zealand bush. A national manhunt ensues, and the two are forced to put aside their differences and work together to survive.
Genres: Adventure Comedy Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2016-03-31
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Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle
2017-12-09
Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle
Overview: Four teenagers in detention discover an old video game console with a game they’ve never heard of. When they decide to play, they are immediately sucked into the jungle world of Jumanji in the bodies of their avatars. They’ll have to complete the adventure of their lives filled with fun, thrills and danger or be stuck in the game forever!
Genres: Adventure Comedy Fantasy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2017-12-09
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Arthur Christmas
2011-11-10
Arthur Christmas
Overview: For hundreds of years, the Claus family has delegated the title "Santa" to a chosen few of its members, which can be passed down upon retirement. Each Christmas, Santa and his vast army of highly trained elves produce gifts and distribute them around the world in a one-night high-tech operation. However, when one of 600 million children to receive a gift from Santa on Christmas Eve is missed, it is deemed ‘acceptable’ to all but one—Arthur Claus, the current Santa’s misfit son deemed ineligible for the title, who executes an unauthorised rookie mission to get the last present halfway around the globe before dawn on Christmas morning.
Genres: Drama Animation Family Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2011-11-10
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Trolls
2016-10-13
Trolls
Overview: After the monstrous Bergens invade Troll Village, Princess Poppy, the happiest Troll ever born, and overly-cautious, curmudgeonly outcast Branch set off on a journey to rescue her friends. Their mission is full of adventure and mishaps, as this mismatched duo try to tolerate each other long enough to get the job done.
Genres: Family Animation Fantasy Adventure Comedy Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2016-10-13
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Rhys Darby I'm A Fighter Jet
2017-12-01
Rhys Darby I'm A Fighter Jet
Overview: Hey there! This is my fourth comedy special. This show began its life as Mr. Adventure, a show I toured NZ, AU and the UK with but like all epic adventures over time it has evolved. You'll notice this version is faster, sharper, and slicker, just like a fighter jet.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2017-12-01
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Jumanji: The Next Level
2019-12-04
Jumanji: The Next Level
Overview: As the gang return to Jumanji to rescue one of their own, they discover that nothing is as they expect. The players will have to brave parts unknown and unexplored in order to escape the world’s most dangerous game.
Genres: Adventure Comedy Fantasy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2019-12-04
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Rhys Darby: This Way to Spaceship
2012-08-01
Rhys Darby: This Way to Spaceship
Overview: Rhys Darby returns with his third comedy special, This Way to Spaceship, a loosely autobiographical science fiction standup comedy show based on the bestselling book of the same name. From meek-geek to king of cool, this is the story of the nice guy finishing first.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2012-08-01
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It's Rhys Darby Night!
2011-12-12
It's Rhys Darby Night!
Overview: Hey party-goers, look who’s back! This is the long awaited return of ME on DVD. I developed this show on the road and received big LOL’s in LA, London, Edinburgh, and parts of Australia. Finally I toured my home country, New Zealand. It was absolutely choisome! (choice + awesome). Loads of you turned up, so thanks for jumping on board. Here’s the final stop on the Darby train – The mighty Civic Theatre, Auckland. In the extra’s section I have put together behind the scenes footage from the NZ tour, and my favourite characters, Bill Napier and Ron Taylor make an appearance. It’s Rhys Darby night!
Genres: Comedy Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2011-12-12
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Teen Titans Go! vs. Teen Titans
2019-07-21
Teen Titans Go! vs. Teen Titans
Overview: The comedic modern-day quintet takes on their 2003 counterparts when villains from each of their worlds join forces to pit the two Titan teams against each other. They'll need to set aside their differences and work together to combat Trigon, Hexagon, Santa Claus (that's right, Santa!) and time itself in order to save the multiverse.
Genres: Action Animation Comedy Family Fantasy Science Fiction
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2019-07-21
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Mosley
2019-10-10
Mosley
Overview: The film tells the story of Mosley, a "thoriphant" who rebels against his life of servitude and embarks on a treacherous journey to find the fabled city of Uprights.
Genres: Animation Family Adventure Fantasy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2019-10-10
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Missing Christmas
2012-12-24
Missing Christmas
Overview: A young Kiwi boy vows to get Santa Claus' attention and bring Christmas to his tiny, overlooked island.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2012-12-24
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Next Goal Wins
2023-11-16
Next Goal Wins
Overview: Dutch coach Thomas Rongen attempts the nearly impossible task of turning the American Samoa soccer team from perennial losers into winners.
Genres: Comedy Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2023-11-16
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Guns Akimbo
2020-02-27
Guns Akimbo
Overview: An ordinary guy suddenly finds himself forced to fight a gladiator-like battle for a dark website that streams the violence for viewers. In order to survive and rescue his kidnapped ex-girlfriend, he must battle Nix, a heavily armed and much more experienced fighter.
Genres: Action Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2020-02-27
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100% Wolf
2020-06-26
100% Wolf
Overview: Freddy Lupin, heir to a proud family line of werewolves, is in for a shock when on his 14th birthday his first 'warfing' goes awry, turning him into a ferocious poodle. The pack elders give Freddy until the next moonrise to prove he has the heart of a wolf, or risk being cast out forever. With the help of an unlikely ally in a streetwise stray named Batty, Freddy must prove he's 100% Wolf.
Genres: Animation Family Fantasy Adventure
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2020-06-26
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The Boss Baby: Get That Baby!
2020-09-01
The Boss Baby: Get That Baby!
Overview: Think you've got what it takes to be the boss? This interactive special puts your skills to the test and matches you up with one of 16 jobs at Baby Corp.
Genres: Comedy Family Animation
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2020-09-01
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Song of the Bigfoot
Song of the Bigfoot
Overview: An uplifting tale about three lovably quirky Bigfoot seekers who become desperately lost in the wilderness and are thrust into a life-and-death ordeal. They soon realize they’ve also been lost in life, and must not only save themselves, but commit to a life worth saving. Clinging to the wisdom of their Bigfoot Society’s eccentric, long-lost founder, and the guidance of its current matriarch, the trio wrestle with past traumas, personal demons, and lost loves to find their way home and rediscover the song in their hearts.
Genres: Comedy Adventure
Original Language: en
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Little Lorraine
Little Lorraine
Overview: Little Lorraine, a North Atlantic seaside town with a population of 60, becomes embroiled in an international cocaine smuggling operation under the noses of multiple governments, distributed in coffins through a network of funeral homes.
Genres: Crime Drama
Original Language: en
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Love Hurts
2025-02-06
Love Hurts
Overview: A realtor is pulled back into the life he left behind after his former partner-in-crime resurfaces with an ominous message. With his crime-lord brother also on his trail, he must confront his past and the history he never fully buried.
Genres: Action Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2025-02-06
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