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Whale Rider (2003)

Film · 2003 · 101 min · PG-13 · Drama · Family

In the ways of the ancients she found a hope for the future.

A contemporary story of love, rejection, and triumph as a young Māori girl fights to fulfill a destiny her grandfather refuses to recognize.

Directed by Niki Caro

Starring Keisha Castle-Hughes, Rawiri Paratene, Vicky Haughton, Cliff Curtis, Grant Roa, Mana Taumaunu, Rachel House, Taungaroa Emile

Release dates in the United States

In cinemas29 August 2003
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Physical releaseNot listed
First release anywhere30 January 2003

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