Once Were Warriors vs Origin
Origin has the higher audience score (10/10 against 7.4/10 for Once Were Warriors). Origin is the shorter watch at 5m compared with 1h 39m. Once Were Warriors is the older of the two (1994 against 2024). Both are drama movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Once Were Warriors
Origin| Once Were Warriors | Origin | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.4/10 | ★ 10.0/10 |
| Year | 1994 | 2024 |
| Length | 1h 39m | 5m |
| Genres | Drama | Drama, Horror |
| Country | – | GB |
| Director | Lee Tamahori | Joby Stephens |
| Main cast | Temuera Morrison, Rena Owen, Cliff Curtis, Julian Arahanga, Mamaengaroa Kerr-Bell | Immy Taylor, Emma Hutchings |
Synopsis
Once Were Warriors
A drama about a Maori family living in Auckland, New Zealand. Lee Tamahori tells the story of Beth Heke’s strong will to keep her family together during times of unemployment and abuse from her violent and alcoholic husband.
Origin
1896. Left behind in the family manor, young Mary plays hide and seek with the servant, Beth. But as the game unfolds, she realises Beth isn’t the only one searching for her… Something else is lurking in the dark. And it’s ready to play.
Where to watch
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