Oscar Kightley

Acting

Oscar Kightley

Born September 14, 1969 · Apia, Samoa (age 56)

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

Hunt for the WilderpeopleHunt for the Wilderpeople · 2016
Hunt for the Wilderpeople
7.62016
MovieAdventureComedy
Ricky is a defiant young city kid who finds himself on the run with his cantankerous foster uncle in the wild New Zealand bush. A national manhunt ensues, and the two are forced to put aside their differences and work together to survive.
MoanaMoana · 2016
Moana
7.62016
MovieAdventureComedy
In Ancient Polynesia, when a terrible curse incurred by Maui reaches an impetuous Chieftain's daughter's island, she answers the Ocean's call to seek out the demigod to set things right.
Next Goal WinsNext Goal Wins · 2023
Next Goal Wins
6.42023
MovieComedyDrama
Dutch coach Thomas Rongen attempts the nearly impossible task of turning the American Samoa soccer team from perennial losers into winners.
The Breaker UpperersThe Breaker Upperers · 2018
The Breaker Upperers
5.22018
MovieComedy
Two women run a business breaking up couples for cash but when one develops a conscience their friendship unravels.
Sione's WeddingSione's Wedding · 2006
Sione's Wedding
6.22006
MovieComedyRomance
Meet best friends Michael, Albert, Stanley and Sefa; the ladies' man, the good boy, the weird one and the party boy. They're staring down the barrel of their thirtieth birthdays, but still act as if they're sixteen; they get drunk, they chase the wrong women and they have a remarkable record of misbehaving and causing chaos at every wedding they attend. But now Michael's younger brother Sione is getting married, and everything is about to change. Sione is their boy, the kid they used to look after, who grew up while they were still partying. And to ensure his big day isn't spoiled by his boys and their idiot antics, Sione has issued an ultimatum; the guys all have to bring dates to the wedding. And not just any dates; real girlfriends, someone they've made a commitment to. They have one month. So just how hard can it be to get a date for your best boy's wedding?
Sione's 2: Unfinished BusinessSione's 2: Unfinished Business · 2012
Sione's 2: Unfinished Business
5.62012
MovieComedy
Fast-forward five years and things havent quite gone as the boys might have planned: Albert is now married to Tania and they are living in suburbia, both working in insurance and also trying (unsuccessfully) to have a baby; Sefa and Leilani are still together and now have two kids although despite Sefas proposal, theyre still not married. And while Sefas business is falling apart, Leilani seems to be living life to the full; Stanley is now a trainee Deacon in the Future Church; Michael has moved to Australia but the boys dont hear from him often; and Bolo has thrown in his job with Sefa and taken up work with Sione, Michaels younger brother.
Tom's DairyTom's Dairy · 2013
Tom's Dairy
2013
MovieDrama
1981. A summertime day in the life of a Samoan kid in West Auckland touches on wider conflict and grief. A simple story perfectly told.
Dawn RaidDawn Raid · 2021
Dawn Raid
6.52021
MovieDocumentaryMusic
The rise, fall and spiritual rebirth of the most iconic and influential music label in Pacific history, Dawn Raid Entertainment.

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Sione's WeddingSione's Wedding · 2006
Sione's Wedding
6.22006
MovieComedyRomance
Meet best friends Michael, Albert, Stanley and Sefa; the ladies' man, the good boy, the weird one and the party boy. They're staring down the barrel of their thirtieth birthdays, but still act as if they're sixteen; they get drunk, they chase the wrong women and they have a remarkable record of misbehaving and causing chaos at every wedding they attend. But now Michael's younger brother Sione is getting married, and everything is about to change. Sione is their boy, the kid they used to look after, who grew up while they were still partying. And to ensure his big day isn't spoiled by his boys and their idiot antics, Sione has issued an ultimatum; the guys all have to bring dates to the wedding. And not just any dates; real girlfriends, someone they've made a commitment to. They have one month. So just how hard can it be to get a date for your best boy's wedding?

Writer