Once Were Warriors isn't an easy watch, but the raw power of its story -- and the performances of an excellent cast -- reward viewers who rise to the challenge.
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Lee Tamahori
Director
Rena Owen
Beth Heke
Temuera Morrison
Jake Heke
Mamaengaroa Kerr-Bell
Grace Heke
Julian Arahanga
Nig Heke
Taungaroa Emile
Boogie Heke
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Movie Info
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Director -
Lee Tamahori -
Producer -
Robin Scholes -
Screenwriter -
Riwia Brown , Alan Duff -
Distributor -
Criterion Collection , Fine Line Features -
Production Co -
Fine Line Features , Finestkind -
Rating -
R -
Genre -
Drama -
Original Language -
Australian English -
Release Date (Theaters) -
Feb 24, 1994, Original -
Release Date (Streaming) -
Oct 18, 2016 -
Box Office (Gross USA) -
$1.3M -
Runtime -
1h 42m -
Sound Mix -
Stereo