We Were Dangerous

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Set in 1954 New Zealand, We Were Dangerous follows Nellie and Daisy, two delinquent girls attempting to escape their institution. After being caught, they are transferred to a remote island facility. There, they form a trio with Lou, a well-to-do newcomer, and together they challenge the authority of the strict Matron. As they rebel against a system, they find strength in their friendship, questioning faith and authority in a world that seeks to control them.

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Tim Cogshell

FilmWeek (LAist)

These extraordinary young actresses, every single one of them... It's a beautiful film.

Apr 9, 2025

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David Ehrlich

IndieWire

It’s a hopeful — sometimes borderline exuberant — rallying cry for girls to stick together across the various divides that people use to disempower them.

Rated: B-

Mar 9, 2024

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Jared Mobarak

The Film Stage

By never shying away from those horrors, watching this trio consistently rebel only amplifies the potency of their inspirational battle cry.

May 9, 2025

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Surya Komal

Just for Movie Freaks

We Were Dangerous from Josephine Stewart-Te Whiu, is a visually rich and emotionally thoughtful film, with a trio of leads worth watching.

Rated: 3.75/5

May 5, 2025

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Alejandro Turdó

Hoy Sale Cine

We Were Dangerous take on religion, patriarchy, sexuality and dated concepts about womanhood clashes with a vivid portrait of independent women in the turn of an era while educating us on the idea that young spirits cannot be tamed.

Apr 25, 2025

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Tony Asankomah

GhMovieFreak

Is a rebellious, heartfelt, and necessary film .... it manages to present a story about struggle and suffering as one that inspires defiance and resilience.

Rated: 8/10

Apr 21, 2025

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Set in 1954 New Zealand, We Were Dangerous follows Nellie and Daisy, two delinquent girls attempting to escape their institution. After being caught, they are transferred to a remote island facility. There, they form a trio with Lou, a well-to-do newcomer, and together they challenge the authority of the strict Matron. As they rebel against a system, they find strength in their friendship, questioning faith and authority in a world that seeks to control them.

Director: Josephine Stewart-Tewhiu
Producer: Morgan Waru, Polly Fryer
Screenwriter: Maddie Dai
Distributor: The Forge
Production Co: Piki Films, Fit Via Vi Film Productions
Genre: Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Apr 4, 2025, Limited
Runtime: 1h 23m