Ihaka: Blunt Instrument (2001): cast, story & where to watch
2001 · Film
Released in 2001, Ihaka: Blunt Instrument is a drama and crime film directed by Peter Fisk, running about 95 minutes.
What it’s about. His rough tactics in his native Auckland get Maori detective Tito Ihaka sent to Sydney while the scandal blows over. There he's teamed with urbane police media officer Kirsty Finn to review the unsolved murder of a supermodel. Their investigation lands them in political hot water, and when Ihaka's inquiries lead to a murder and further complaints, he thinks he's solved the case. But all he's done is create a ruthless and powerful enemy.
Who’s in it. Ihaka: Blunt Instrument stars Temuera Morrison as Tito Ihaka, Rebecca Gibney as Kirsty Finn, Linal Haft as Lynch and Olivia Pigeot as Michelle.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 Ihaka: Blunt Instrument page.
If you liked it. Fans of Ihaka: Blunt Instrument tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Ihaka: Blunt Instrument (2001)?
- In US, Ihaka: Blunt Instrument is available to 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.
- Who stars in Ihaka: Blunt Instrument?
- Ihaka: Blunt Instrument stars Temuera Morrison, Rebecca Gibney, Linal Haft and Olivia Pigeot.
- When was Ihaka: Blunt Instrument released?
- Ihaka: Blunt Instrument was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.