Muru (2022): cast, story & where to watch
2022 · Film · ★ 8.5
Released in 2022, Muru is an action and drama film directed by Tearepa Kahi, running about 104 minutes. “Serve or protect?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Inspired by actual events, the story of a local Police Sergeant 'Taffy' Tawharau, who must choose between his badge and his people, when the Government launches an armed raid through his Ruatoki community, on a school day.
Who’s in it. Muru stars Cliff Curtis as Community Sergeant ‘Taffy’ Tawharau, Poroaki Merritt-McDonald as Rusty/Waikura, Tame Iti as Himself and Jay Ryan as Gallagher, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.5/10, Muru sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Muru page.
If you liked it. Fans of Muru tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Muru (2022)?
- In GB, Muru is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Muru worth watching?
- Muru holds an audience score of 8.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Muru?
- Muru stars Cliff Curtis, Poroaki Merritt-McDonald, Tame Iti, Jay Ryan and Manu Bennett.
- When was Muru released?
- Muru was released in 2022, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.