Mangawhai Movies

13/10/2026

💖 DOLLY NIGHT AT MANGAWHAI MOVIES 💖
🎬 9 to 5 (1980) 🎬

Tumble out of bed, grab your biggest wig and your best rhinestones, and come dressed as Dolly!

We're rolling out the pink carpet for a night of big hair, big hearts and bigger Dolly energy.

📅 Saturday 17 October
⏰ 6.30pm
📍 Mangawhai Movies
🎟️ $20 entry
⚠️ Capped at 50 people, so grab your tickets now!

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THE EVENING
Kick off with drinks and nibbles, then we'll crown the best local Dolly! Prizes to be won!

THE MOVIE
The 1980's classic 9 to 5, starring Dolly Parton, Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin. Three female office workers band together to take revenge on their sexist, autocratic boss.

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So come as Dolly and enjoy an evening of fun! or come as you are and admire all the Dolly's.

Only 50 tickets available!!!! Book now!!!

See y'all Saturday!

1980 | COMEDY | 1h 49m

07/08/2026

Saturday August 8 at 4pm
The President's cake.

Caméra d'Or-winner from Iraq.

Nine-year-old Lamia (Banin Ahmad Nayef in a spectacular debut) lives with her grandmother and beloved rooster in the impoverished but tranquil Iraqi Marshes. Despite barely being able to feed themselves due to crippling food shortages caused by international sanctions, the family is randomly selected to prepare a cake as part of the forced national spectacle observing Saddam Hussein’s birthday.

From bucolic wetlands to bustling city streets, Lamia embarks on an ingredient-hunting odyssey that mixes equal parts sweet absurdity and bitter reality. Bartering with hawkers, dodging authorities, and begging the kindness of strangers, the young girl encounters the full gamut of humanity, from good to grotesque, as she approaches her ludicrous mission with innocent determination.

Director Hasan Hadi deftly evokes humour and open heartedness against a bleak background of oppression and war. Cinematographer Tudor Vladimir Panduru summons rich texture from the gorgeous locations, beautifully backed by a flowing soundtrack of traditional strings. — Adrian Hatwell

24/07/2026

Saturday 25 July 4 pm at Mangawhai Movies (just by the Museum).
$15 entry, bookings via website.

Michael
The story of "King of Pop" Michael Jackson. From his childhood as the star of the Jackson 5, through times of abuse by his father Joe Jackson, to breaking away and making the hit album Thriller and claiming his independence as a solo artist.

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24/04/2026

Sorry - we are fully booked for the movie this afternoon. Wouldn't want you to make the trip in the rain - only to be turned away 😞 Watch this space - I'm sure we will screen this fabulous movie again!