Movie
Once Were Warriors
1994R1h 39m7.4 / 10
Their People Once Were Warriors. But Once... Was a Long Time Ago
In a violent relationship, it takes a mother’s strength to save herself and her children from the man she loved. Once Were Warriors is a violent love story set against a contemporary urban backdrop.
Availability
Not streaming in United States
Once Were Warriors opened in theaters September 14, 1995. We don't have a confirmed streaming, rental or purchase option yet.
Synopsis
In a violent relationship, it takes a mother’s strength to save herself and her children from the man she loved. Once Were Warriors is a violent love story set against a contemporary urban backdrop.
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Cast
Rena OwenBeth Heke
Temuera MorrisonJake Heke
Mamaengaroa Kerr-BellGrace Heke
Julian ArahangaNig Heke
Taungaroa EmileMark 'Boogie' HekeRachael Morris Jr.Polly Heke
Joseph KairauHuata Heke
Cliff CurtisBullyCredits
- Directed by
- Lee Tamahori
- Written by
- Riwia Brown
Production details
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- English
- Collection
- Once Were Warriors Collection
- Budget
- $950K
- Box office
- $6.7M
Production
- Avalon StudiosNew Zealand
New Zealand Film CommissionNew Zealand
NZ on AirNew Zealand- Fish Entertainment
Themes
alcoholalcohol abuseapproved schoolaucklandcrushdespairdomestic violencefuneral