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     Keisha Castle-Hughes

     Paikea "Pai" Apirana
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     Rawiri Paratene

     Koro Apirana
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     Vicky Haughton

     Nanny Flowers Apirana
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     Cliff Curtis

     Porourangi Apirana
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     Grant Roa

     Uncle Rawiri Apirana
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2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Whale_RiderWhale Rider - Wikipedia

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   Whale Rider is a 2002 New Zealand drama film written and directed by Niki Caro. Based on the 1987 novel The Whale Rider by Witi Ihimaera, the film stars Keisha Castle-Hughes as Kahu Paikea Apirana, a twelve-year-old Māori girl whose ambition is to become the chief of the tribe.

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4. www.imdb.com › title › tt0298228Whale Rider (2002) - Plot - IMDb

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   Summaries. A contemporary story of love, rejection and triumph as a young Maori girl fights to fulfill a destiny her grandfather refuses to recognize. On the east coast of New Zealand, the Whangara people believe their presence there dates back a thousand years or more to a single ancestor, Paikea, who escaped death when his canoe capsized by ...

5. www.rogerebert.com › reviews › whale-rider-2003Whale Rider movie review & film summary (2003) | Roger Ebert

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   Jun 20, 2003 · The movie, written and directed by Niki Caro, inspired by a novel by Witi Ihimaera, describes these events within the rhythms of daily life. This is not a simplistic fable but the story of real people living in modern times.

6. www.rottentomatoes.com › m › whale_riderWhale Rider - Rotten Tomatoes

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   Jun 6, 2003 · PG-13 Released Jun 6, 2003 1h 41m Kids & Family Drama. Only males are allowed to ascend to chiefdom in a Maori tribe in New Zealand. This ancient custom is upset when the child selected to be the...

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   • Director: Niki Caro

   • Content Rating: PG-13
   • Actors: Keisha Castle-Hughes

7. www.imdb.com › title › tt0298228Whale Rider (2002) - Full Cast & Crew - IMDb

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   Whale Rider (2002) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.

8. www.justwatch.com › us › movieWhale Rider streaming: where to watch movie online?

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   Currently you are able to watch "Whale Rider" streaming on Starz Apple TV Channel, Starz Roku Premium Channel, Hoopla, Starz, Starz Amazon Channel. It is also possible to buy "Whale Rider" on Amazon Video, Apple TV, Vudu, Microsoft Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube as download or rent it on Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Vudu ...

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9. www.commonsensemedia.org › movie-reviews › whale-riderWhale Rider Movie Review | Common Sense Media

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   Parents need to know that Whale Rider is a New Zealand coming-of-age film based on a book by Witi Ihimaera and features Māori leads. The film has some intense moments, including the deaths of whales and young characters learning fighting techniques, but nothing bloody is shown.

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    Is Whale Rider based on a book?

    • Parents need to know that Whale Rider is a New Zealand coming-of-age film based on a book by Witi Ihimaera and features Māori leads. The film has some intense moments, including the deaths of whales and young characters learning fighting techniques, but nothing bloody is shown. Language includes "d--k" and… Great film! Beautiful film.

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    Where to watch Whale Rider?

    • Let us know! Whale Rider streaming: where to watch online? Currently you are able to watch "Whale Rider" streaming on Starz Apple TV Channel, Starz Roku Premium Channel, Hoopla, Starz, Starz Amazon Channel.

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    What is the story behind Whale Rider?

    • WHALE RIDER is set in a Māori community in New Zealand. According to legend, the Māori came to Whangara when their great leader, Paikea, led them by riding on a whale. Ever since, they've been led by Paikea's descendants. The movie begins with the birth of twins, the latest in that family line. But the male twin and his mother die.

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    Is Whale Rider a good movie?

    • It's no wonder that Castle-Hughes was nominated for the Best Actress Oscar at age 13. Whale Rider is a lyrical, genuine must-see for families of tweens and up. Talk to Your Kids About ... Families can talk about the traditions portrayed in Whale Rider and the traditions of their own cultures.

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