What is George Henare's latest movie?

George Henare's most recent film is "Sgt. Haane" (2026).

Is George Henare a good actor?

George Henare has an average audience rating of 5.3/10 across 17 films on movieMx, with standout performances in Greenstone, Crooked Earth, Once Were Warriors.

George Henare

Q: What is the best movie of George Henare?

According to audience ratings on movieMx, the best movie starring George Henare is "Greenstone" with a rating of 9.0/10.

Q: How many movies has George Henare acted in?

George Henare has been featured in at least 17 major films. Their complete ranked filmography is listed on this page.

Acting

Updated: May 10, 2026

17Total Films

9.0 Highest Rated

Born: Sep 11, 1945

George Henare Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of George Henare reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 17 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of George Henare's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 29% of George Henare's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Greenstone, which stands out as a key performance.

Best George Henare Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from George Henare's career based on audience ratings.

★9.0

★9.0

Greenstone: A majestic tale of drama, love, mystery and the clashing of cultures in early 1800's New Zealand.

Greenstone

1999

★7.5

★7.5

Crooked Earth: Will Bastion returns home from the army after an absence of 20 years to bury his father, the former chief of thee Maori

Crooked Earth

2001•Drama

★7.4

★7.4

Once Were Warriors: In a violent relationship, it takes a mother’s strength to save herself and her children from the man she loved. Once We

Once Were Warriors

1994•Drama

★7.0

★7.0

Love Mussel: In this mockumentary, Kevin Smith plays himself covering the story of a New Zealand town after the discovery that a loca

Love Mussel

2001•Comedy

★6.9

The Legend of Johnny Lingo (2003) movie poster

★6.9

The Legend of Johnny Lingo: When a storm washes a canoe bearing an infant boy ashore upon a small South Pacific island, he is at first well-received

The Legend of Johnny Lingo

2003•Family

Full Filmography

Every movie George Henare has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
2026	Sgt. Haane	Charles Bennett (Elder)	Flop	Similar →
2025	The Rule of Jenny Pen	Tony Garfield	Average	Similar →
2014	The Dead Lands	Tane	Average	Similar →
2011	Waitangi Day: What Really Happened	Kawiti	Flop	Similar →
2010	Kawa	Hamiora	Flop	Similar →
2010	Stolen	Justice Eddie Durie	Average	Similar →
2003	The Legend of Johnny Lingo	Johnny Lingo	Hit	Similar →
2002	Atomic Twister	Manuel Fluentez	Average	Similar →
2002	The Vector File	Detective Ramos	Flop	Similar →
2001	Crooked Earth	Tipene	Super Hit	Similar →
2001	Love Mussel	Des Tahuhu	Hit	Similar →
1999	Greenstone	Chief Te Manahau	Super Hit	Similar →
1999	The Lost World	Chief Jacoba	Average	Similar →
1994	Once Were Warriors	Bennett	Hit	Similar →
1994	Rapa Nui	Tupa	Average	Similar →
1984	The Silent One	Paui Te Po	Flop	Similar →
1979	Te Utu	Narrator	Flop	Similar →

George Henare - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of George Henare?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring George Henare is "Greenstone" with a rating of 9.0/10.

How many movies has George Henare acted in?

George Henare has been featured in at least 17 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by George Henare?

Other notable films include "Crooked Earth", "Once Were Warriors", and "Love Mussel".