David vs Whale Rider
David has the higher audience score (8.1/10 against 7.1/10 for Whale Rider). Whale Rider is the shorter watch at 1h 41m compared with 1h 49m. Whale Rider is the older of the two (2003 against 2025). Both are drama, family movies, so they suit a similar mood.
David
Whale Rider| David | Whale Rider | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 8.1/10 | ★ 7.1/10 |
| Year | 2025 | 2003 |
| Length | 1h 49m | 1h 41m |
| Genres | Animation, Drama, Family | Drama, Family |
| Country | – | – |
| Director | Brent Dawes, Phil Cunningham | Niki Caro |
| Main cast | Mick Wingert, Asim Chaudhry, Ashley Boettcher, Brandon Engman, Mark Whitten | Rachel House, Keisha Castle-Hughes, Cliff Curtis, Taungaroa Emile, Rawiri Paratene |
Synopsis
David
From the songs of his mother’s heart to the whispers of a faithful God, David’s story begins in quiet devotion. When the giant Goliath rises to terrorize a nation, a young shepherd armed with only a sling, a few stones, and unshakable faith steps forward. Pursued by power and driven by purpose, his journey tests the limits of loyalty, love, and courage—culminating in a battle not just for a crown, but for the soul of a kingdom.
Whale Rider
A contemporary story of love, rejection, and triumph as a young Maori girl fights to fulfill a destiny her grandfather refuses to recognize.
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