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Muru

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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 10/12/2022
3/5
Despite the spectacle, it’s the human faces, particularly Curtis’, that will linger most vividly. Go to Full Review Brian Tallerico RogerEbert.com 09/26/2022
An accomplishment in tension, courtesy of a propulsive pace from Kahi. Go to Full Review Peter Gray The AU Review 10/31/2022
4/5
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. Go to Full Review Jane Freebury Jane Freebury 10/28/2022
3/5
Pumped police take the film into actioner territory despite the breathtaking beauty of landscapes and issues raised like divided loyalties Go to Full Review Rachel Ashby Flicks (AU, NZ, UK) 10/03/2022
Muru is a masterclass in storytelling, proving that sometimes fiction can get us closer to truth than any documentary. Go to Full Review Oliver Weir The Playlist 09/20/2022
C+
Though the film is frequently addled by its lust for spectacle, it is not without its moments of brilliance. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Em V Jun 21 Such a great movie! See more Rosie D 10/13/2024 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. See more Kynan C 04/19/2024 Great Film, Such a great story based on True Events! Definitely a great watch! See more 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
Production Co
October Films
Rating
PG
Genre
Drama, Action
Original Language
Māori
Runtime
1h 44m