Release Year
2002
Tagline
One young girl dared to confront the past, change the present and determine the future
Plot Summary
A contemporary story of love, rejection and triumph as a young Maori girl fights to fulfill a destiny her grandfather refuses to recognize.
Run Time
101 min
Aspect Ratio
2.35 : 1
Rating Details
Rated PG-13 for brief language and a momentary drug reference.
Genre
Drama, Family
Language
English, Maori
Keyword
Tradition, New Zealand, Canoe, Whale, Maori
Movie Rating
Canada - G Canada - PG Iceland - L South Korea - All Argentina - Atp Australia - PG Brazil - Livre Finland - K-7 Germany - 6 Hong Kong - IIA Ireland - PG Netherlands - AL New Zealand - PG Norway - 11 Portugal - M/6 Singapore - PG Sweden - 7 Switzerland - 10 Switzerland - 12 UK - PG USA - PG-13
Sound Mix
Dolby Digital
Colour
Color
Film Type
Feature
Film Class
Family Drama, Feminist Film, Childhood Drama
Themes
Questioning Gender, Generation Gap, Underdogs
Tones
Lyrical, Bittersweet, Compassionate, Earthy, Meditative, Wistful
Mood
Triumph of the Spirit
Keyword
New Zealand
Has Detailed Data (New)
1, 2, 3
Wikipedia Text
Whale Rider is a 2002 New Zealand drama film directed by Niki Caro, based on the novel of the same name by Witi Ihimaera. The film stars Keisha Castle-Hughes as Kahu Paikea Apirana, a 12-year-old girl struggling to become the chief of the tribe. Her grandfather Koro believes that this is a role reserved for males only.
Count - Awards
57
Box Office Takings (US)
21000000
Release Date
09 September 2002
Country
New Zealand, Germany
Country Of Origin
New Zealand, Germany
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