Movies and TV

Movies and TV

Watch movies and TV shows online, borrow DVDs or read about your favourite films, directors, and actors.

Take your pick from over 10,000 films - action movies, indie documentaries, or binge-worthy dramas. Stream them for free.

Access Video

World-class documentaries, award-winning educational films, and helpful instructional videos on every known subject.

Beamafilm

Unlimited access to thousands of great movies, documentaries and series for free with your library card.

Kanopy

On-demand streaming video service with a large collection of award-winning independent, international and classic films, and documentaries.

Just for Kids

Kid-safe streaming video content, including Sesame Street, Arthur, Berenstain Bears, Dr Seuss and more.

Credit-free films on Kanopy

Used up your Kanopy credits for the month? You can still watch more! These titles are credit-free this month.

Happy 40th birthday, Alice in Videoland!

In May 2025, Alice in Videoland turns 40! Donna takes a look at this legendary Christchurch institution.

Recent necrology, April 2025

Some well-known people who have died recently including Pope Francis; artist, Robyn Kahukiwa; and actor, Val Kilmer.

New movies on Beamafilm

New movies on Beamafilm, unlimited streaming video. Ditch your subscriptions and enjoy impactful stories & unique entertainment for free.

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Find your favourite genre

Books on screen

Books adapted into movies and TV shows, and movies and TV shows adapted from books.

Books and magazines

Movies and TV for tamariki

Movies and TV for tamariki

Just for Kids

Thousands of videos & interactive games - Sesame St, The Wubbulous World of Dr. Seuss, Franklin the Turtle, Berenstain Bears, & Arthur.

Kanopy Kids

Kanopy Kids is a collection of movies and shows for kids.

Armageddon Expo: Saturday 5 and Sunday 6 April at Te Pae

Comics, sci-fi, fantasy, anime, manga, stars, cosplay... the library has plenty of resources for Armageddon attendees and fans of all kinds.

New Zealand movies and TV

New Zealand movies and television in the catalogue

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Canterbury Stories: Local film

Heritage images of Cantabrians behind and in front of the camera.
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