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Whale Rider

By Niki Caro

2003

Drama / Family

1h41

Whale Rider

By Niki Caro

2003

Drama / Family

1h41

10.0/10

3.5/5

Press

3.8/5

Spect.

11 recordings

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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Slerated ★ 10/10

January 14, 2026

Slerated ★ 10/10

January 14, 2026

Casting

Niki Caro

Niki Caro

Director

Keisha Castle-Hughes

Keisha Castle-Hughes

Pai

RA

Rawin Paratene

Koro

VI

Vicky Haughton

Flowers

Cliff Curtis

Cliff Curtis

Porounrangi

John Sumner

John Sumner

Obstetrician

TA

Taungaroa Emile

Willie

TA

Tammy Davis

Chien

Rachel House

Rachel House

Shilo

JA

Jane O'Kane

Anne

GR

Grant Roa

Uncle Rawiri

AU

Aumuri Parata-Haua

Baby Paikea

PU

Pura Tangira

Ace

PE

Peter Patuwai

Bubba

TA

Taupua Whakataka-Brightwell

Ropata

RO

Roi Taimana

Hemi's Dad

MA

Mabel Wharekawa

Maka

AP

Apiata Whangaparita-Apanui

Henare

EL

Elizabeth Skeen

TE

Tenia McClutchie-Mita

TY

Tyronne White

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