Whale Rider (2003)

Released Jan 30, 2003 · PG-13 · Drama, Family · 1h 41m

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Overview

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

Niki Caro

Screenplay

Niki Caro

Director

Linda Goldstein Knowlton

Executive Producer

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Top billed 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

Maka

Rawinia Clarke

Miro

Tahei Simpson

Miss Parata

Roi Taimana

Hemi's Dad

Elizabeth Skeen

Rehua

Rutene Spooner

Parekura

John Sumner

Obstetrician

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Keywords

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