Whale Rider (2002)
A contemporary story of love, rejection and triumph as a young Maori girl fights to fulfill a destiny her grandfather refuses to recognize.
All Releases
Domestic (50.6%)
$20,779,666
$20,779,666
International (49.4%)
$20,283,310
$20,283,310
Worldwide
$41,062,976
$41,062,976
Domestic DistributorNewmarket Films
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Domestic Opening$137,418
Budget$3,500,000
Earliest Release DateJanuary 31, 2003
(New Zealand)
MPAAPG-13
Running Time1 hr 41 min
GenresDrama
Family
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| Filmmakers | Role |
|---|---|
| Niki Caro | Director |
| Niki Caro | Writer |
| Witi Ihimaera | Writer |
| John Barnett | Producer |
| Frank Hübner | Producer |
| Tim Sanders | Producer |
| Lisa Gerrard | Composer |
| Leon Narbey | Cinematographer |
| David Coulson | Editor |
| Grant Major | Production Designer |
| Cast | Role |
|---|---|
| Keisha Castle-Hughes | |
| Rawiri Paratene | |
| Vicky Haughton | |
| Cliff Curtis |
