Muru

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Muru

PG

2022

1h 44m

Drama

Action

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12 Reviews

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Fewer than 50 Ratings

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.

Luke Buckmaster

Guardian

Despite the spectacle, it’s the human faces, particularly Curtis’, that will linger most vividly.

Rated: 3/5

Oct 12, 2022

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Brian Tallerico

RogerEbert.com

An accomplishment in tension, courtesy of a propulsive pace from Kahi.

Sep 26, 2022

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Em V

Such a great movie!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

06/21/25

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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

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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

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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