Whale Rider

Film - 2003 - Drama, Kids & Family

The story

A contemporary story of love, rejection, and triumph as a young Māori girl fights to fulfill a destiny her grandfather refuses to recognize.

Directed by

Niki Caro

Starring

Keisha Castle-Hughes, Rawiri Paratene, Vicky Haughton, Cliff Curtis, Grant Roa, Mana Taumaunu

Where to watch

netflix, stan

Ratings

IMDb 7.5 out of 10

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Film · 2003 · Drama · Kids & Family

Whale Rider

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✦ Cerebral · Loss of loved one
The story

A contemporary story of love, rejection, and triumph as a young Māori girl fights to fulfill a destiny her grandfather refuses to recognize.

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IMDb
7.5 / 10
45k votes
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Tomatometer
3.75 / 5
31k ratings · Letterboxd
TMDB
7 / 10
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Details
TypeFilm
GenreDrama, Kids & Family
Runtime1h 41m
RatedPG
Release2003-01-30
Where to watch
Netflix
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