Whale Rider (2003)
Movie 1h 41m ★ 7.1/10
Good for tonight if you want to: i want to feel something, family night
Whale Rider is a drama and family movie from 2003. It is directed by Niki Caro. The cast includes Rachel House, Keisha Castle-Hughes and Cliff Curtis. The running time is 1h 41m. Audiences give it a strong score of 7.1 out of 10.
66Tonight Score Well rated.
Synopsis
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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Cast & crew
- Niki CaroDirector
- Rachel Houseas Shilo
- Keisha Castle-Hughesas Paikea Apirana
- Cliff Curtisas Porourangi
- Taungaroa Emileas Willie
- Rawiri Parateneas Koro
- Vicky Haughtonas Nanny Flowers
- Grant Roaas Uncle Rawiri
- Mana Taumaunuas Hemi
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Questions about Whale Rider
- What genre is Whale Rider?
- Whale Rider is categorised as Drama, Family.
- Who stars in Whale Rider?
- Rachel House, Keisha Castle-Hughes, Cliff Curtis, Taungaroa Emile, Rawiri Paratene appear in the main cast.
- Who directed Whale Rider?
- Niki Caro directed Whale Rider.
- How long is Whale Rider?
- Whale Rider runs for 1h 41m (101 minutes).
- Is Whale Rider worth watching?
- It holds an audience score of 7.1/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
- Where can I watch Whale Rider?
- 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.
