Once Were Warriors

7.4
Moderate
19941h 39m

Directed by

Overview

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.

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Rena Owen - Beth Heke in Once Were Warriors

Rena Owen

Beth Heke

Temuera Morrison - Jake Heke in Once Were Warriors

Temuera Morrison

Jake Heke

Mamaengaroa Kerr-Bell - Grace Heke in Once Were Warriors

Mamaengaroa Kerr-Bell

Grace Heke

Julian Arahanga - Nig Heke in Once Were Warriors

Julian Arahanga

Nig Heke

Taungaroa Emile - Mark 'Boogie' Heke in Once Were Warriors

Taungaroa Emile

Mark 'Boogie' Heke

Rachael Morris Jr. - Polly Heke in Once Were Warriors

Rachael Morris Jr.

Polly Heke

Joseph Kairau - Huata Heke in Once Were Warriors

Joseph Kairau

Huata Heke

Cliff Curtis - Bully in Once Were Warriors

Cliff Curtis

Bully

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6.65
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461 ratings. The score is reasonably stable but could shift up to 0.11 as more ratings come in.

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Movie Info

Release Date

September 2, 1994

Runtime

1h 39m

Rating

R

Genres

Drama

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