Once Were Warriors (1994)
Movie 1h 39m ★ 7.4/10
Good for tonight if you want to: i want to feel something
Dating from 1994, Once Were Warriors sits in the drama corner of our catalogue. It is directed by Lee Tamahori. The cast includes Temuera Morrison, Rena Owen and Cliff Curtis. The running time is 1h 39m. Audiences give it a strong score of 7.4 out of 10.
68Tonight Score Well rated, short enough for a weeknight, a classic.
Synopsis
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.
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Cast & crew
- Lee TamahoriDirector
- Temuera Morrisonas Jake Heke
- Rena Owenas Beth Heke
- Cliff Curtisas Bully
- Julian Arahangaas Nig Heke
- Mamaengaroa Kerr-Bellas Grace Heke
- Taungaroa Emileas Mark 'Boogie' Heke
- Rachael Morris Jr.as Polly Heke
- Joseph Kairauas Huata Heke
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Questions about Once Were Warriors
- What genre is Once Were Warriors?
- Once Were Warriors is categorised as Drama.
- Who stars in Once Were Warriors?
- Temuera Morrison, Rena Owen, Cliff Curtis, Julian Arahanga, Mamaengaroa Kerr-Bell appear in the main cast.
- Who directed Once Were Warriors?
- Lee Tamahori directed Once Were Warriors.
- How long is Once Were Warriors?
- Once Were Warriors runs for 1h 39m (99 minutes).
- Is Once Were Warriors worth watching?
- It holds an audience score of 7.4/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
- Where can I watch Once Were Warriors?
- Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.
