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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.
- $41.4 million
A young Maori girl fights to fulfill her destiny as the leader of her tribe, despite tradition and resistance from her grandfather. She proves herself by saving the whales and recovering the sacred whale tooth.
Jun 20, 2003 · A 12-year-old Maori girl dreams of becoming the chief of her people, but faces opposition from her grandfather and other challenges. Roger Ebert praises the film's fresh, observant and moving story, and its surprise ending that brings together all the themes of the film.
Jun 6, 2003 · Whale Rider is a 2002 drama film about a Maori girl who challenges the ancient tradition of male chiefdom in her tribe. The film has positive reviews from critics and audiences, and features Keisha Castle-Hughes as the lead actress.
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- Niki Caro
- PG-13
- Keisha Castle-Hughes
Find out who directed, wrote, produced, and starred in the 2002 film Whale Rider, based on a book by Witi Ihimaera. See the full credits for actors, crew, and production details on IMDb.
Whale Rider: Directed by Niki Caro. With Keisha Castle-Hughes, Rawiri Paratene, Vicky Haughton, Cliff Curtis. A contemporary story of love, rejection and triumph as a young Maori girl fights to fulfill a destiny her grandfather refuses to recognize.
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