We Were Dangerous

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We Were Dangerous

Released Apr 4

1h 23m

Drama

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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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Marjorie Baumgarten

Austin Chronicle

Lovely performances by the actresses make We Were Dangerous an engaging proposition despite its thunderous musical cues and shifting perspective.

Jul 10, 2025

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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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Paul Emmanuel Enicola

The Movie Buff

A dreamlike portrait of confinement and girlhood, framed by an aching desire for escape.

Rated: B-

Jul 18, 2025

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Emma Vine

Loud and Clear Reviews

Amidst inhumane conditions at an isolated reform school in 1950s New Zealand, We Were Dangerous demonstrates women’s empowerment and the beauty of friendship.

Rated: 3.5/5

Jul 10, 2025

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Morgan Rojas

Cinemacy

It’s exciting to see a new voice like Josephine Stewart-Te Whiu’s in 'We Were Dangerous.' Her direction and visual style feel like a breath of fresh air.

Jun 20, 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

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