Once Were Warriors
"A family in crisis, a life in chaos... Nothing is more powerful than a mother's love."
Originally released in 1994. Once Were Warriors is a drama film. directed by Lee Tamahori.
Starring Rena Owen, Temuera Morrison, and Mamaengaroa Kerr-Bell
Synopsis
A drama about a Maori family living in Auckland, New Zealand. Lee Tamahori tells the story of Beth Heke’s strong will to keep her family together during times of unemployment and abuse from her violent and alcoholic husband.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 2, 1994
31 years ago
Runtime
1h 39m
99 minutes total
User Rating
7.4/10
Great (468 votes)
Budget
$950K
Production budget
Box Office
$6.7M
7.1x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
New Zealand
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $950,000
- Revenue
- $6,700,000
Production Companies
- Avalon Studios
- New Zealand Film Commission
- NZ on Air
- Fish Entertainment
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Once Were Warriors about?
A drama about a Maori family living in Auckland, New Zealand. Lee Tamahori tells the story of Beth Heke’s strong will to keep her family together during times of unemployment and abuse from her v...
Who directed Once Were Warriors?
Once Were Warriors was directed by Lee Tamahori.
How long is Once Were Warriors?
Once Were Warriors has a runtime of 1 hours and 39 minutes (99 minutes total).
When was Once Were Warriors released?
Once Were Warriors was released on September 2, 1994 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Once Were Warriors?
The main cast of Once Were Warriors includes Rena Owen, Temuera Morrison, Mamaengaroa Kerr-Bell, Julian Arahanga, Taungaroa Emile.
Is Once Were Warriors worth watching?
Once Were Warriors has a user rating of 7.4/10 based on 468 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.