Whale Rider

Whale Rider

In the ways of the ancients she found a hope for the future.

7.1 /10 438 votes
January 30, 2003 1h 41m Released

Storyline

A contemporary story of love, rejection, and triumph as a young Maori girl fights to fulfill a destiny her grandfather refuses to recognize.

Key Information

Director Niki Caro
Writers Niki Caro, Witi Ihimaera
Studio South Pacific Pictures
Rating 7.1/10
Language EN
Budget $8,000,000

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Cast & Crew

Keisha Castle-Hughes

Keisha Castle-Hughes

Paikea Apirana

Rawiri Paratene

Rawiri Paratene

Koro

Vicky Haughton

Vicky Haughton

Nanny Flowers

Cliff Curtis

Cliff Curtis

Porourangi

Grant Roa

Grant Roa

Uncle Rawiri

Mana Taumaunu

Hemi

Rachel House

Rachel House

Shilo

Taungaroa Emile

Taungaroa Emile

Willie

Tammy Davis

Tammy Davis

Dog

Mabel Wharekawa

Maka

Rawinia Clarke

Miro

Tahei Simpson

Miss Parata

Frequently Asked Questions

Whale Rider was released on January 30, 2003.

The runtime of Whale Rider is 1h 41m.

Whale Rider is a Drama, Family movie.

Whale Rider has a rating of 7.1 out of 10 on TMDB.

Whale Rider is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

Whale Rider was directed by Niki Caro.

The main cast of Whale Rider includes Keisha Castle-Hughes, Rawiri Paratene, Vicky Haughton.

Whale Rider is originally in English.