The Convert

If you want action that respects the story underneath it, The Convert is available in Australia on Netflix, and in the US on Hulu and Kanopy right now. The runtime earns every minute, with nothing here that feels like padding. 188 people have weighed in on TMDB, and the verdict leans heavily positive. Guy Pearce's performance is the throughline that holds the set pieces together. There is no real reason to keep putting it off — it is right there on Netflix.

Part of the current wave of titles people are actually watching, The Convert earns its spot. The Convert understands that stakes only matter if you care who is at risk. 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. The physicality Guy Pearce and Tioreore Ngatai-Melbourne bring elevates every sequence. It hit screens in 2024. The action sequences are expensive-looking without drawing attention to their own budget — they serve the story rather than interrupting it. There is real craft here, even in the moments that do not fully land.

Action fans who want craft and story alongside the spectacle will find exactly that in The Convert. It rewards viewers regardless of what else is in their watch history. Short enough to finish in one sitting, substantial enough to feel satisfying. Guy Pearce anchors the chaos with real screen presence. Every set piece here is doing more than one job at once.

The Convert was released in 2024, directed by Lee Tamahori. The full 119-minute film is available to watch now. Find exactly where it's streaming below, and TV Butler Pro makes it effortless to track your progress as you go. Just search the name, and Butler finds it instantly, tells you which service has it, and remembers exactly where you left off.