Where can I watch Whale Rider (2003)?

In USA, Whale Rider is available to stream on fuboTV and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.

Is Whale Rider worth watching?

Whale Rider holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and familie. Most viewers rate it highly.

Who stars in Whale Rider?

Whale Rider stars Keisha Castle-Hughes, Rawiri Paratene, Vicky Haughton, Cliff Curtis and Grant Roa.

When was Whale Rider released?

Whale Rider was released in 2003, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.

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Whale Rider (2003): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming

2003 · Film · ★ 7.2

Released in 2003, Whale Rider is a drama and familie film directed by Niki Caro, running about 101 minutes. “In the ways of the ancients she found a hope for the future.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Neuseelands Ureinwohner, die Maori glauben, dass ihre Vorfahren in Kanus über das Meer kamen. Die Einwohner von Whangara und der Ostküste hingegen glauben, dass ihr Urahne Paikea vor über tausend Jahren das Land auf dem Rücken eines Wales, der ihn nach dem Kentern seines Kanus gerettet hatte, erreichte. Seither trägt in jeder Generation ein männlicher Nachfahre des Walreiters diesen Titel und ist Oberhaupt des Stammes. Nun ist die Zeit für einen neuen Erben gekommen. Als jedoch der Hoffnungsträger bei der Geburt stirbt und nur dessen Zwillingsschwester überlebt, sieht sich Stammesführer Koro nicht imstande, seine Enkelin Pai als zukünftiges Oberhaupt zu akzeptieren

Who’s in it. Whale Rider stars Keisha Castle-Hughes as Paikea Apirana, Rawiri Paratene as Koro, Vicky Haughton as Nanny Flowers and Cliff Curtis as Porourangi, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, Whale Rider has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $41.4M at the box office.

Where to watch. In USA you can stream it on fuboTV and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Whale Rider page.

If you liked it. Fans of Whale Rider tend to enjoy Die Verurteilten, Der Pate, Schindlers Liste and Der Pate - Teil II.

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Where can I watch Whale Rider (2003)?: In USA, Whale Rider is available to stream on fuboTV and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Whale Rider worth watching?: Whale Rider holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and familie. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in Whale Rider?: Whale Rider stars Keisha Castle-Hughes, Rawiri Paratene, Vicky Haughton, Cliff Curtis and Grant Roa.
When was Whale Rider released?: Whale Rider was released in 2003, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.