Patu! (1983): cast, story & where to watch
1983 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1983, Patu! is a documentary film directed by Merata Mita, running about 112 minutes. “New Zealand's Eight Week Civil War” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In 1981, the New Zealand government invited the South African rugby team to tour New Zealand. This effectively split the country in half. Patu! is the story of the protest movement, HART (halt all racist tours). This documentary shows footage of protester meetings, rugby games and various beatings meted out to protesters from police.
Who’s in it. Patu! stars Marx Jones as Cessna Pilot and John Minto as Himself (HART Leader).
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Patu! has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Patu! page.
If you liked it. Fans of Patu! tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Patu! (1983)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Patu! change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Patu! worth watching?
- Patu! holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Patu!?
- Patu! stars Marx Jones and John Minto.
- When was Patu! released?
- Patu! was released in 1983, with a runtime of about 112 minutes.