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Muru

Play trailer Poster for Muru PG 2022 1h 44m Drama Action Play Trailer Watchlist
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Inspired by actual events, MURU is the story of a local Police Sergeant 'Taffy' Tawharau (Cliff Curtis), who must choose between his badge and his people, when the Government launches an armed raid through his Ruatoki community, on a school day.

Critics Reviews

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Luke Buckmaster Guardian Despite the spectacle, it’s the human faces, particularly Curtis’, that will linger most vividly. Rated: 3/5 Oct 12, 2022 Full Review Brian Tallerico RogerEbert.com An accomplishment in tension, courtesy of a propulsive pace from Kahi. Sep 26, 2022 Full Review Peter Gray The AU Review In the film being a response to such unjust raids, there’s a strength and a realism in the anger projected that layers the film with a certain sense of hope; even if the noise is coming over a decade after the fact. Rated: 4/5 Oct 31, 2022 Full Review Jane Freebury Jane Freebury Pumped police take the film into actioner territory despite the breathtaking beauty of landscapes and issues raised like divided loyalties Rated: 3/5 Oct 28, 2022 Full Review Rachel Ashby Flicks (AU, NZ, UK) Muru is a masterclass in storytelling, proving that sometimes fiction can get us closer to truth than any documentary. Oct 3, 2022 Full Review Oliver Weir The Playlist Though the film is frequently addled by its lust for spectacle, it is not without its moments of brilliance. Rated: C+ Sep 20, 2022 Full Review Read all reviews

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Em V Such a great movie! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 06/21/25 Full Review Rosie D Beautiful scenery, great acting and an action story set in New Zealand. Not a re-enactment (no shots were fired in reality) but the sentiment, attitude and over-reaction felt true. Fire-arms offences escalated unnecessarily to an “anti-terrorism” action. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/13/24 Full Review Kynan C Great Film, Such a great story based on True Events! Definitely a great watch! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 04/19/24 Full Review Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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Te Arepa Kahi

Director

Cliff Curtis

Sgt 'Taffy' Tawharau

Jay Ryan

Gallagher

Manu Bennett

Kimiora

Simone Kessell

Maria

Tame Iti

Actor

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Movie Info

Synopsis Inspired by actual events, MURU is the story of a local Police Sergeant 'Taffy' Tawharau (Cliff Curtis), who must choose between his badge and his people, when the Government launches an armed raid through his Ruatoki community, on a school day.
Director
Te Arepa Kahi
Producer
Reikura Kahi, Selina Joe, Tame Iti
Screenwriter
Te Arepa Kahi, Jason Nathan, Te Arepa Kahi
Rating
PG
Genre
Drama, Action
Original Language
Māori
Runtime
1h 44m