Once Were Warriors

Once Were Warriors

Their People Once Were Warriors. But Once... Was a Long Time Ago

7.4 /10 481 votes
September 2, 1994 1h 39m Released

Storyline

In a violent relationship, it takes a mother’s strength to save herself and her children from the man she loved. Once Were Warriors is a violent love story set against a contemporary urban backdrop.

Key Information

Director Lee Tamahori
Writers Riwia Brown, Alan Duff
Studio Avalon Studios
Rating 7.4/10
Language EN
Budget $950,000

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Cast & Crew

Rena Owen

Rena Owen

Beth Heke

Temuera Morrison

Temuera Morrison

Jake Heke

Mamaengaroa Kerr-Bell

Mamaengaroa Kerr-Bell

Grace Heke

Julian Arahanga

Julian Arahanga

Nig Heke

Taungaroa Emile

Taungaroa Emile

Mark 'Boogie' Heke

Rachael Morris Jr.

Rachael Morris Jr.

Polly Heke

Joseph Kairau

Joseph Kairau

Huata Heke

Cliff Curtis

Cliff Curtis

Bully

Pete Smith

Pete Smith

Dooley

George Henare

George Henare

Bennett

Mere Boynton

Mere Boynton

Mavis

Shannon Williams

Shannon Williams

Toot

Frequently Asked Questions

Once Were Warriors was released on September 2, 1994.

The runtime of Once Were Warriors is 1h 39m.

Once Were Warriors is a Drama movie.

Once Were Warriors has a rating of 7.4 out of 10 on TMDB.

Once Were Warriors is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

Once Were Warriors was directed by Lee Tamahori.

The main cast of Once Were Warriors includes Rena Owen, Temuera Morrison, Mamaengaroa Kerr-Bell.

Once Were Warriors is originally in English.