Rewi's Last Stand (1940): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming

Released in 1940, Rewi's Last Stand is a drama, krieg and historie film directed by Rudall Hayward, running about 63 minutes.

What it’s about. Star-crossed lovers, Robert and Ariana, are caught up in the New Zealand wars of the 1860s. Ariana is claimed by the Maniapoto people as one of their own and, despite Robert's chivalrous defence, is taken by them and must help them prepare for war. Robert likewise must do his patriotic duty and enlists to fight on the other side. He volunteers to ride despatch, thinking it may give him an opportunity to see Ariana again, which it does, but their joy is short-lived; Maniapoto women fight beside their men, and furthermore she is a Rangitira (noble) and will not let her people down. The climax is the siege of Oraku Pa where 300 Maori hold off 2000 troops for three days. The Maniapoto are defeated, but Ariana, although wounded, survives to be reunited with Robert.

Who’s in it. Rewi's Last Stand stars Leo Pilcher as Robert Beaumont, Ramai Te Miha as Ariana, Henare Toka as Tama Te Heu Heu and Stanley Knight as Corporal Ben Horton, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, Rewi's Last Stand has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Rewi's Last Stand page.

If you liked it. Fans of Rewi's Last Stand tend to enjoy Die Verurteilten, Der Pate, Schindlers Liste and Der Pate - Teil II.