Whale Rider
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- Synopsis
- Based on the novel of the same name by Maori writer Witi Ihimaera, Whale Rider is a unique family drama directed Niki Caro. On the eastern coast of New Zealand, the Whangara people believe their ancestor Paikea was saved from drowning by riding home ......
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- Director(s)
- Niki Caro
- Distributor(s)
- Independent Artists
- MPAA Rating
- PG-13
- Runtime
- 105 min.
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Chicago Sun-Times | Roger EbertAdd Critic to Favorites
The genius of the movie is the way is sidesteps all of the obvious cliches of the underlying story and makes itself fresh, observant, tough and genuinely moving.Read the full review
Washington Post | Ann HornadayAdd Critic to Favorites
One of the best performances -- and movies -- of the year so far.Read the full review
Los Angeles Times | Kenneth TuranAdd Critic to Favorites
A substantial film of unexpected emotional force. And when at a certain point it seems to slip the bonds of this world and take a leap of faith into an almost mythological dimension, it breathlessly takes us along for that memorable ride.Read the full review
