Crooked Earth (2001): cast, story & where to watch
2001 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 2001, Crooked Earth is a drama film directed by Sam Pillsbury.
What it’s about. Will Bastion returns home from the army after an absence of 20 years to bury his father, the former chief of thee Maori tribe, Ngati Kaipuku. The eldest son, he is reluctant to inherit his fathers role, so it is taken more willingly by his younger brother, Kahu. Kahu is the leader of a band of drug dealers and trouble-makers who ride horses through the middle of town, wrecking peoples gardens. Under the guise of refusal of a land settlement, Kahu makes a large marijuana deal with some murdering city folk. Will must choose between loyalty for his brother and his father, Maori tradition, and contemporary financial issues.
Who’s in it. Crooked Earth stars Temuera Morrison as Will Bastion, Jaime Passier-Armstrong as Ripeka Bastion, Lawrence Makoare as Kahu Bastion and Quinton Hita as Api, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Crooked Earth has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Crooked Earth page.
If you liked it. Fans of Crooked Earth tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Crooked Earth (2001)?
- In US, Crooked Earth is available to stream on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Crooked Earth worth watching?
- Crooked Earth holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Crooked Earth?
- Crooked Earth stars Temuera Morrison, Jaime Passier-Armstrong, Lawrence Makoare, Quinton Hita and Nancy Brunning.
- When was Crooked Earth released?
- Crooked Earth was released in 2001.