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Whale Rider

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

2003 · PG-13 · 1h 41m

Directed by Niki Caro

7.0

TMDB audience score
468 votes, out of 10

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Synopsis

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

Where to watch

Official options in the United States:

Subscription

  • fuboTV
  • Philo
  • AMC Plus Apple TV channel
  • AMC+ Amazon Channel
  • AMC+ Roku Premium Channel
  • AMC+
  • Sundance Now
  • BFI Player Amazon Channel
  • Shout! Factory Amazon Channel

Free

  • Kanopy
  • Hoopla
  • Fawesome

Free with ads

  • Shout! Factory TV
  • YouTube Free
  • Plex
  • Tubi TV

Rent

  • Amazon Video
  • Apple TV Store
  • Google Play Movies
  • YouTube
  • Fandango At Home

Buy

  • Amazon Video
  • Apple TV Store
  • Google Play Movies
  • YouTube
  • Fandango At Home

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Cast

  • Keisha Castle-Hughes
    Paikea Apirana

  • Rawiri Paratene
    Koro

  • Vicky Haughton
    Nanny Flowers

  • Cliff Curtis
    Porourangi

  • Grant Roa
    Uncle Rawiri

  • Mana Taumaunu
    Hemi

  • Rachel House
    Shilo

  • Taungaroa Emile
    Willie

  • Tammy Davis
    Dog

  • Mabel Wharekawa-Burt
    Maka

  • Rawinia Clarke
    Miro

  • Tahei Simpson
    Miss Parata

  • Roi Taimana
    Hemi's Dad

  • Elizabeth Skeen
    Rehua

  • Rutene Spooner
    Parekura

  • John Sumner
    Obstetrician

  • Jane O'Kane
    Anne