Whale Rider
"In the ways of the ancients she found a hope for the future."
Originally released in 2003. Whale Rider is a drama/family film. directed by Niki Caro.
Starring Keisha Castle-Hughes, Rawiri Paratene, and Vicky Haughton
Synopsis
A contemporary story of love, rejection, and triumph as a young Maori girl fights to fulfill a destiny her grandfather refuses to recognize.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 30, 2003
22 years ago
Runtime
1h 41m
101 minutes total
User Rating
7.1/10
Great (432 votes)
Budget
$8M
Production budget
Box Office
$41.4M
5.2x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
Germany
+ 1 more
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $8,000,000
- Revenue
- $41,400,000
Production Companies
- South Pacific Pictures
- Pandora Film
- ApolloMedia
- New Zealand Film Production Fund
- New Zealand Film Commission
- NZ on Air
- Filmstiftung Nordrhein-Westfalen
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Whale Rider about?
A contemporary story of love, rejection, and triumph as a young Maori girl fights to fulfill a destiny her grandfather refuses to recognize.
Who directed Whale Rider?
Whale Rider was directed by Niki Caro.
How long is Whale Rider?
Whale Rider has a runtime of 1 hours and 41 minutes (101 minutes total).
When was Whale Rider released?
Whale Rider was released on January 30, 2003 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Whale Rider?
The main cast of Whale Rider includes Keisha Castle-Hughes, Rawiri Paratene, Vicky Haughton, Cliff Curtis, Grant Roa.
Is Whale Rider worth watching?
Whale Rider has a user rating of 7.1/10 based on 432 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.