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1. Life (2009)
TV-G | 43 min | Documentary
David Attenborough's legendary BBC crew explains and shows wildlife all over planet earth. From giving an overview of the challenges facing life to hunting the deep sea and various major evolutionary groups of creatures.
Stars: Oprah Winfrey, David Attenborough, Doug Allan, Roger Munns
Votes: 42,976
2. Summer Heights High (2007)
TV-MA | 28 min | Comedy, Drama, Family
The life of a public school epitomized by disobedient student Jonah Takalua, self-absorbed private school exchange student Ja'mie King, and megalomaniac drama teacher Mr. G.
Stars: Chris Lilley, Asolima Tauati, Iro Utaifeau, Zach Fa'atoe
Votes: 15,130
3. The Other Side of Heaven (2001)
PG | 113 min | Adventure, Biography, Drama
John Groberg, a farm kid from Idaho Falls, crosses an ocean to become a missionary in the remote and exotic Tongan islands during the 1950s.
Director: Mitch Davis | Stars: Christopher Gorham, Anne Hathaway, Joe Folau, Nathaniel Lees
Votes: 4,744 | Gross: $4.72M
4. Jonah from Tonga (2014)
TV-MA | 30 min | Comedy
An adventurous journey into the life of 14-year-old rebellious schoolboy Jonah, his family, friends, teachers and counsellors who are exhaustively trying to help him channel his seemingly limitless energy into bigger and brighter things.
Stars: Chris Lilley, Tama Tauali'i, Jason Moleli, Lafaele Tauali'i
Votes: 2,397
5. The Other Side of Heaven 2: Fire of Faith (2019)
PG-13 | 117 min | Adventure, Biography, Drama
Missionary John H. Groberg returns to Tonga in the 1960s with his wife and their five young daughters. When their sixth child is born with a serious illness, the Grobergs face their ... See full summary »
Director: Mitch Davis | Stars: Christopher Gorham, Natalie Medlock, Ben Baker, Alex Tarrant
Votes: 462 | Gross: $1.72M
6. Treasure Island (1997– )
30 min | Family, Game-Show, Reality-TV
12 Strangers are marooned on a deserted island in Fiji to solve clues and puzzles to win $25,000. Each week two people are eliminated.
Stars: Bree Tomasel, Matt Chisholm, Lance Savali, Dame Susan Devoy
Votes: 52
7. Tongan Ninja (2002)
83 min | Action, Comedy, Musical
The Tongan Ninja is sent by his master to the island of New Zealand to help a floundering Chinese restaurant, but the mysterious Mister Big sends numerous villains to prevent the eatery's success.
Director: Jason Stutter | Stars: Sam Manu, Jemaine Clement, Linda Tseng, Laura Hill
Votes: 747
8. Pacific Warriors (2015)
Not Rated | 93 min | Documentary, Sport
Pacific Warriors is a unique, humorous and personal insight into two very contrasting worlds, all united in their passion for one sport.
Director: James Marquand | Stars: Serge Betsen, Bakkies Botha, Brian Cox, Ranulph Fiennes
Votes: 218
9. World Safari (1977)
121 min | Documentary, Adventure
Director: Alby Mangels | Stars: John Field, Alby Mangels
Votes: 54
10. Oceans Apart: Greed, Betrayal and Pacific Island Rugby (2020)
59 min | Documentary, Sport
Presented by former Samoa rugby player Dan Leo, who sacrificed his own career to confront corruption in his national union, Oceans Apart looks at the bond between the Pacific and modern Rugby and reveals the darker side of the sport.
Directors: Callum Drummond, Axel Haudiquet | Stars: Dan Leo, Inoke Afeaki, Ben Atiga, Frank Bunce
Votes: 496
11. Leitis in Waiting (2018)
72 min | Documentary
The story of Joey Mataele and the Tonga Leitis, an intrepid group of transgender women fighting a rising tide of religious fundamentalism and intolerance in the South Pacific Kingdom.
Directors: Dean Hamer, Joe Wilson, Hinaleimoana Wong-Kalu | Stars: Joey Joleen Mataele, Eva Baron, Hon. Frederica Tuita Filipe, Princess Salote Lupepau'u Tuita-Taione
Votes: 45
12. Dame Valerie Adams: MORE THAN GOLD (2022)
90 min | Documentary, Sport
Olympic champion, Kiwi icon, Tongan leader, mother, daughter, sister, survivor - Winning was just part of the journey.
Director: Briar March | Star: Valerie Adams
Votes: 31
13. Hiko in Tonga (2019)
Approved | 62 min | Documentary
Paprika Leaverton, Host and Director of this award-winning film explores the vanishing female art form of Hiko or Juggling, while sharing the unique history of these Polynesian women and their Queen Salote in the Kingdom of Tonga.
Director: Connie Paprika Leaverton | Stars: Ofa Ki-Vavau Faiva-Saile, Valentaine Matthias Fakapulia, Sulia Fonua, Clelia Hendee
14. The Queen's Influence - The Vanishing Culture of Hiko in Tonga (2022)
62 min | Documentary
The Polynesian islands of Tonga have a vanishing culture and art form which empowers women through juggling. Paprika Leaverton hosts this award winning documentary which discovers the sport, dance and competition called Hiko.
Director: Connie Paprika Leaverton | Stars: Ofa Ki-Vavau Faiva-Saile, Valentaine Matthias Fakapulia, Sulia Fonua, Clelia Hendee
15. Where the Hell is Matt? 2008 (2008 Video)
4 min | Short
A man dances in over forty countries to the song Praan by Gary Schyman.
Director: Matt Harding
16. Traumfischer (2004– )
174 min | Reality-TV
Reality Tv series in which 2 German families travel to Tonga and have to survive on food they can catch or harvest themselves.
17. Tongan Ark (2012)
93 min | Documentary, Biography, History
Ancient philosophy, opera and Tongan culture come together in this intimate portrait of a teacher, his school and his people as they navigate a sea of repression and doubt in a small but troubled Pacific island kingdom.
Director: Paul Janman | Stars: Futa Helu, 'Atolomake Helu, Sisi'uno Helu, Kik Velt
Votes: 11
18. Juice Music (2000– )
60 min | Music
Produced by Television Tonga, Juice Music is a weekly hour-long program for young people, featuring the latest music videos from the USA & the UK, segments/interviews relating to youth ... See full summary »
Stars: Ofa Guttenbeil, Caroline Manu, Nasili Likiliki, Viliami Young
19. Tavake (2006)
15 min | Short, Drama
Set in the Kingdom of Tonga (South Pacific Islands), this film looks at the influence and encroachment of western culture as shown in the relationship of a young man and his traditional father.
Director: Paul Stoll | Stars: William Guttenbeil, Opeti Mahina, Folau Kaitapu, Soane Paulo Po'oi
Votes: 16
20. Tonga Royal (1974)
Documentary, Short
Stars: Princess Salote Mafile'o Pilolevu Tuita, King Taufa'ahau Tupou IV
21. Schatzinsel Spezial - Die wahre Geschichte (2007 TV Movie)
58 min | Documentary
Director: Robert Krause
23. My Lost Kainga (2009)
Short, Drama
Mia, a Tongan-born girl raised in Australia, becomes lost in her western identity. She takes a serious but humorous journey to Tonga, to find the one thing missing most from her life - her culture.
Director: Tony Fuemana | Stars: Carolanne Makakaufaki, Ma'ata Havea
Votes: 6
26. Rainbows of Paradise: The Pageant of the Long Canoes (2006)
17 min | Documentary, Short
Director: T.C. Christensen | Stars: Kau'i Kaina, Eti Eves
27. Humpback Whales of Tonga (1999)
21 min | Short
The humpback whale is an endangered species with 25,000 existing in all the world's oceans.
Director: Fred Heiman | Star: Peggy Heiman
28. The Island of Tonga (1913)
Documentary, Short
This little gem in the Pacific Ocean is the only independent monarchy left in the South Sea Islands. This picture gives us many interesting views of the life here in all its simplicity. The... See full summary »
29. Oceans: Nature's Aquarium (2013 Video)
63 min | Documentary, Family
Oceans: Nature's Aquarium brings you lush ocean scenery that transforms your widescreen into a natural undersea aquarium.
Director: Josh Jensen
Votes: 24
30. Kau Faito'o: Traditional Healers of Tonga (1999)
30 min | Short
This is a documentary which both shows the ancient traditional art form of healing but tries to capture the essence of being a traditional healer in an ever changing environment. ... See full summary »
Director: Melinda Ostraff
31. Kuo Hina 'E Hiapo (2002)
30 min | Short
Tapa cloth or ngatu as it is called in Tonga, is cloth made from the bark of the mulberry tree. The inner bark is beaten into fine sheets and painted using traditional designs. After ... See full summary »
Directors: Joseph Ostraff, Melinda Ostraff | Star: Monica Delgado
32. Fun(d)raising: The Secret of Tongan Comedy (2008)
60 min | Documentary
Director: Mike Poltorak | Stars: Falanise Foliaki, Pote Hausia, Tevita Koloamatangi, Aisake Televave
33. TV Tonga News (2000– )
30 min | News
Stars: Talita Tu'ipulotu, Salote Sisifa, Emma Vea, Melissa Baleilekutu
34. Triptych (2012)
40 min | Short, Action, Adventure
Three oceans with eight surfers on an odyssey of exotic waves and culture.
Director: Michael Kew | Stars: Craig Anderson, Brendon Gibbens, Trevor Gordon, Daniel Jones
35. Kikou hendou mondai ni torikumu toushokoku eno Nihon no kyouryoku (2018 Video)
2 min | Documentary, Short
Stars: Shinzo Abe, Setitaia Chen, Michiaki Tsuhako, Ruth Turia
36.
48 Hours (1988– )
Episode:
American Taboo
(2004)
TV-14 | Documentary, Crime
Susan Spencer investigates the story of the 1976 murder of American Peace Corps volunteer Deborah Gardner in the South Pacific Kingdom of Tonga, and how her killer - fellow volunteer Dennis... See full summary »
Stars: Lesley Stahl, Susan Spencer, Frank Bevacqua, Clive Edwards
37.
Quantum Leap (1989–1993)
Episode:
Camikazi Kid - June 6, 1961
(1989)
TV-PG | 48 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
Sam leaps into the body of a gawky teenager to keep the boy's older sister from marrying an abusive alcoholic. Taking advice from Al, Sam hopes to reveal the young man's true nature by challenging him to a drag race.
Director: Alan J. Levi | Stars: Scott Bakula, Dean Stockwell, Romy Walthall, Kevin Spirtas
Votes: 745
38.
SeaQuest 2032 (1993–1996)
Episode:
Treasures of the Tonga Trench
(1993)
TV-PG | 44 min | Action, Adventure, Family
Lt. Krieg, while out on a short reconnaissance mission, locates mysterious gems in a deep ocean trench guarded by a large sea creature.
Director: Les Sheldon | Stars: Roy Scheider, Stacy Haiduk, Don Franklin, Jonathan Brandis
Votes: 167
39.
Tales of the South Seas (1998–2000)
Episode:
Blackbirding
(2000)
Adventure
Blackbirding had, for all intents and purposes, come to a halt a few years before our takes place. However, several natives have recently been decimated of its youngest, strongest citizens.
Director: Ian Gilmour | Stars: William Snow, Rene Naufahu, Rachel Blakely, Rowena King
Votes: 8
40.
Tales of the South Seas (1998–2000)
Episode:
Trent in Love
(2000)
Adventure
Grief and Lavinia work to keep their relationship on track. However, Lavinia becomes doubtful when Grief is given the daughter of a tribal chief in a trade transaction. Luckily, the Reverend Trent takes a liking to her.
Director: Ian Barry | Stars: William Snow, Rene Naufahu, Rachel Blakely, Rowena King
Votes: 9
41.
Madventures (2002– )
Episode:
Tonga
(2003)
30 min | Documentary
Directors: Tuomas Milonoff, Riku Rantala | Stars: Tuomas Milonoff, Riku Rantala, King Kapisi, Eero Milonoff
Votes: 26
42.
Madventures (2002– )
Episode:
Australia: Sydney/Uusi-Seelanti - Auckland/Tonga
(2002)
30 min | Documentary
Directors: Tuomas Milonoff, Riku Rantala | Stars: Tuomas Milonoff, Riku Rantala, Eero Milonoff
Votes: 23
43.
Madventures (2002– )
Episode:
Tonga: Peru
(2003)
30 min | Documentary
Directors: Tuomas Milonoff, Riku Rantala | Stars: Tuomas Milonoff, Riku Rantala, King Kapisi
Votes: 23
45.
Shark Week (1987– )
Episode:
Day of the Shark
(2008)
TV-14 | 43 min | Documentary
Part of Discovery Channel's Shark Week describing encounters between sharks, victims, and witnesses.
Stars: Johnny West, Brian Simpson, Joe Jansen, Todd Endris
Votes: 14
46.
Family Footsteps (2006– )
Episode:
Tonga
(2008)
Documentary
Stars: Leah Vandenberg, Letitia Lemke
47.
Cocaine Trade Exposed (The Invisibles) (2020)
Episode:
Super Villain
Documentary, Crime, History
Paul Le Roux hopes to follow in the footsteps of Pablo Escobar as a cocaine kingpin. But as he attempts to land his first shipment, the DEA are watching.
Stars: Dave Craft, Tommy Cindric, Derek Maltz, Mark Schliebs
48.
Weltweit (2003– )
Episode:
Der letzte König der Südsee
(2008)
Documentary
Director: Mario Schmidt
49.
Castaways (1978– )
Episode:
The Boy Chief of Tonga
(1978)
49 min | Drama, History
The adventures of a 15 year old English boy who spent four years in Tonga. There he became a powerful chief with large estates. William Mariner was the Captain's clerk on a ship captured by... See full summary »
Director: Bruce Morrison | Stars: David Mahon, Tu'iniua Tuita, Taniela Manu, Eva Ve'ehala
50.
The People of Paradise (1960)
Episode:
Royal Tonga
(1960)
Documentary
David Attenborough witnesses the Royal Kava Ceremony that he is fortunate enough to attend whilst in Tonga. Few Europeans have ever seen the regal splendour of this ancient and sacred ceremony, where the female sovereign herself takes part
Star: David Attenborough