Chasing Great is the highest grossing NZ documentary of all time

Richie McCaw stars in the documentary Chasing Great. Photo / Supplied

Richie McCaw is still setting records long after leaving the field, as his documentary Chasing Great today becomes the highest grossing Kiwi documentary of all time at the New Zealand box office.

It's now at an incredible $1,818,638 NZ.

It's stolen the number one spot from iconic Kiwi film Topp Twins: Untouchable Girls.

Richie McCaw in his documentary Chasing Great. Photo / Supplied

Untouchable Girls was released in April 2009 and held the highest grossing spot for seven years.

Chasing Great opened in NZ cinemas on September 1 this year.

Richie McCaw in his documentary Chasing Great. Photo / Supplied

Directors Michelle Walshe and Justin Pemberton say "it's been fantastic to be part of a story that connects with so many Kiwis; young and old alike. The best part is hearing all the anecdotal stories of people inspired to do things because they've seen the film".

Richie McCaw with directors Justin Pemberton, left, and Michelle Walshe at the Chasing Great press conference at the Heritage. 31 August 2016. Photo / New Zealand Herald

"The goal was to inspire people to be bold with their dreams and to share the secrets to Richie's success. That New Zealander's have loved this film is the real measure of its success. We're thrilled."

McCaw himself is still yet to comment.

Chasing Great continues to screen, playing in 11 cinemas across the country this week.