The Convert
Seen it?2024 | 119 min | Drama, Action
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (83% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a box office flop and a lukewarm 6.2 out of 10 from audiences. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for action fans. If you loved Beast, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Exciting.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 59 min.
- What might put you off
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
Munro, a soldier turned lay preacher, comes to New Zealand to minister to the first British colonists, but he is converted by the powerful chief Maianui to serve a different purpose.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
83% on Rotten Tomatoes, 66 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
6.2 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$692K worldwide
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 69K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Lee Tamahori
- Guy PearceThomas Munro
- Tioreore Ngatai-MelbourneRangimai
- Antonio Te MaiohaMaianui
- Jacqueline McKenzieCharlotte
- Te Kohe TuhakaCaptive Warrior
- Lawrence MakoareAkatarewa
- Dean O'GormanKedgley
- Jared TurnerCastor Samuels
- Kelly VivianEpworth Washerwoman / Epworth Dancer
- Jack BarryHarris