Rapa Nui (1994): cast, story & where to watch
1994 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1994, Rapa Nui is an adventure film directed by Kevin Reynolds, running about 107 minutes.
What it’s about. Inter-tribal rivalry leads to a competition to erect a huge statue (moai) in record time before Make can take part in the race to retrieve the egg of a Sooty Tern. The reward for winning this race is to rule the island for one year.
Who’s in it. Rapa Nui stars Jason Scott Lee as Noro, Esai Morales as Make, Sandrine Holt as Ramana and Eru Potaka-Dewes as Ariki-mau, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Rapa Nui has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $305.1K at the box office.
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 Rapa Nui page.
If you liked it. Fans of Rapa Nui tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception, Interstellar and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Rapa Nui (1994)?
- In US, Rapa Nui 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.
- Is Rapa Nui worth watching?
- Rapa Nui holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Rapa Nui?
- Rapa Nui stars Jason Scott Lee, Esai Morales, Sandrine Holt, Eru Potaka-Dewes and Emilio Tuki Hito.
- When was Rapa Nui released?
- Rapa Nui was released in 1994, with a runtime of about 107 minutes.