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Whale Rider is a 2002 New Zealand drama film written and directed by Niki Caro. Based on the 1987 novel The Whale Rider by Witi Ihimaera, the film stars Keisha Castle-Hughes as Kahu Paikea Apirana, a twelve-year-old Māori girl whose ambition is to become the chief of the tribe. Her grandfather believes that this is a role reserved for males only.

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2003 · 1h 41m · Drama · Family

TMDB 7.0/10 (452 votes)

A contemporary story of love, rejection, and triumph as a young Māori girl fights to fulfill a destiny her grandfather refuses to recognize.

Directed by Niki Caro

Box office $41M worldwide

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Niki CaroDirector

Keisha Castle-Hughesas Paikea Apirana

Rawiri Parateneas Koro

Vicky Haughtonas Nanny Flowers

Cliff Curtisas Porourangi

Grant Roaas Uncle Rawiri MMana Taumaunuas Hemi

Rachel Houseas Shilo

Taungaroa Emileas Willie

Tammy Davisas Dog MMabel Wharekawaas Maka RRawinia Clarkeas Miro TTahei Simpsonas Miss Parata RRoi Taimanaas Hemi's Dad EElizabeth Skeenas Rehua

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Whale Rider is a 2002 New Zealand drama film written and directed by Niki Caro. Based on the 1987 novel The Whale Rider by Witi Ihimaera, the film stars Keisha Castle-Hughes as Kahu Paikea Apirana, a twelve-year-old Māori girl whose ambition is to become the chief of the tribe. Her grandfather believes that this is a role reserved for males only.

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