Whale Rider (2003) - Movie Details
| Release Date: | June 6, 2003 (LA/NY) August 29, 2003 (Moderate) |
| On DVD: | October 28, 2003 |
| Genre: | Drama |
| Director: | Niki Caro |
| Writer: | Niki Caro |
| Cast: | Keisha Castle-Hughes, Rawiri Paratene, Cliff Curtis, Taungaroa Emile, Rawinia Clarke, Tammy Davis, Grant Roa, Tahei Simpson, Elizabeth Skeen, Roi Taimana, Mana Taumaunu, Tyronne White |
| Studio: | Newmarket Films |
| Official site: | whaleriderthemovie.com |
| Running Time: | 105 minutes |
| MPAA Rating: | Rated PG-13 for brief language and a momentary drug reference. |
Based around the New Zealand culture of the Maori, this is the story of a 12-year old girl named Pai who attempts to attain the tribal position of Whale Rider, which has traditionally been held only by males. She is the only surviving child of the chief, and thus has some claim to the title....
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Movie Review
One of the most critically acclaimed movies of 2003 comes to video, allowing even wider audiences to enjoy the film that is Whale Rider. While it is one of the better films of the year, the hype does not do it justice - it has nothing that really makes it stand out, and nothing that confirms it as one of the key players come awards season. Full movie review »
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