Lomu
The world knew the legend... few knew the man.
A Tongan/Kiwi warrior who could run 100 metres in under 11 seconds. He was the youngest All Black to put on the jersey and still holds the record for the most tries scored in World Cup history.
Directed by Gavin FitzGerald · Documentary · 107 min · 2026
Trailer
Director
Gavin FitzGerald
Studio
Sylver Entertainment / Velvet Moss
Release
2026-09-03
Runtime
107 min
Genres
Documentary
Cast & Characters
Self (archive footage)
Jonah Lomu
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Critical Assessment
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Fan & Critic Buzz
Reviews praise the film for its intimate portrayal of Lomu's life, citing his charisma and on-field impact as key elements. Some reviewers appreciate the use of family archive to enhance the narrative. Many consider Lomu a pioneering figure in rugby union history, while others highlight his inspirational personality.
Viewer Reviews (TMDb)
Using quite a surprisingly comprehensive collection of family archive to augment his televised activities, this takes us on quite an intimate tour of the life of one of New Zealand's most successful and charismatic rugby union players. Originally of Tongan descent, this young man…
CinemaSerf · 7/10
From the trailer's comments
And you still want to ask me why I love the All Blacks as a South African? Glad for the current success of the Springboks but this man was what made rugby attractive to me so I grew up being the only All Blacks supporter in my family and today I am still the only one.Thanks for y…
@dariankrieger4813 · 80 likesAs an English bloke, Lomu made us look like novices, we made adverts taking the p*ss out of ourselves are he was a battering ram against our backs! It wasn't hatred but sheer admiration for a brick sh*thouse of a man flattening anything that stood in his way. He lived and breathe…
@davewilson9738 · 41 likesOne in a million ❌ One in a billion ✅
@aionsec · 25 likesIt was an honor and a privilege to be alive to witness when Jonah was playing. A generational talent.
@Ddp1979 · 6 likesThe Ali of Rugby
@robf81 · 69 likesRugby Union's first global superstar
@gregfoliaki3579 · 27 likesBrings tears to the eyes. he put rugby on the map and was a large reason why it went pro in 96. Murdoch wanted him and the Super Rugby was born. there will never be anbother player like him. there will be players bigger, faster and better but no one will match his iconic global a…
@carllunderstedt6284 · 26 likesI met him once in my hometown during a 7's, many years after i wrote him in Twitter and he remembered...It was a very sad day when he died. I remember where I was and what I was doing, and got very sad. LONG LIVE THE LEGEND!
@scforza · 27 likes
