Oscar Kightley - Actor Profile

Oscar Kightley

Acting
Updated: Apr 11, 2026
8Total Films
7.6 Highest Rated
Born: Sep 14, 1969
Birth Place: Apia, Samoa

About Oscar Kightley

Oscar Vai To'elau Kightley MNZM (born 14 September 1969) is a Samoan-born New Zealand actor, television presenter, writer, journalist, director, and comedian.

Known For: Acting

Oscar Kightley Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Oscar Kightley reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 8 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 25% of Oscar Kightley'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 Hunt for the Wilderpeople, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Oscar Kightley Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Oscar Kightley's career based on audience ratings.

★7.6
Hunt for the Wilderpeople (2016) movie poster
★7.6

Hunt for the Wilderpeople: Ricky is a defiant young city kid who finds himself on the run with his cantankerous foster uncle in the wild New Zealan

Hunt for the Wilderpeople

2016•Adventure
★7.6
Moana (2016) movie poster
★7.6

Moana: In Ancient Polynesia, when a terrible curse incurred by Maui reaches an impetuous Chieftain's daughter's island, she ans

Moana

2016•Adventure
★6.4
Next Goal Wins (2023) movie poster
★6.4

Next Goal Wins: Dutch coach Thomas Rongen attempts the nearly impossible task of turning the American Samoa soccer team from perennial l

Next Goal Wins

2023•Comedy
★6.0
Sione's Wedding (2006) movie poster
★6.0

Sione's Wedding: Meet best friends Michael, Albert, Stanley and Sefa; the ladies' man, the good boy, the weird one and the party boy. The

Sione's Wedding

2006•Comedy
★5.7
Sione's 2: Unfinished Business (2012) movie poster
★5.7

Sione's 2: Unfinished Business: Fast-forward five years and things havent quite gone as the boys might have planned: Albert is now married to Tania and

Sione's 2: Unfinished Business

2012•Comedy

Full Filmography

Every movie Oscar Kightley has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2024 Shortland Street: Reflecting a Nation Self Flop Similar →
2023 Next Goal Wins Tavita Average Similar →
2018 The Breaker Upperers Client Flop Similar →
2016 Moana Fisherman (voice) Super Hit Similar →
2016 Hunt for the Wilderpeople Andy Super Hit Similar →
2012 Sione's 2: Unfinished Business Albert Average Similar →
2006 Sione's Wedding Albert Average Similar →
2006 Made in Taiwan - Flop Similar →

Oscar Kightley - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Oscar Kightley?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Oscar Kightley is "Hunt for the Wilderpeople" with a rating of 7.6/10.

How many movies has Oscar Kightley acted in?

Oscar Kightley has been featured in at least 8 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Oscar Kightley?

Other notable films include "Moana", "Next Goal Wins", and "Sione's Wedding".

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