Once Were Warriors
(1994)
7.9
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Their People Once Were Warriors. But Once... Was a Long Time Ago
Country
New Zealand
Original language
English, Maori
Runtime
1h 39min
Premiere
1994-09-02
Box office
$1,608,570
worldwide gross
MPAA rating
R
Director
Lee Tamahori
Cinematography
Stuart Dryburgh
Editor
Michael Horton
Producers
Robin Scholes
Production
Avalon Studios · New Zealand Film Commission · NZ on Air
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IMDb
7.9
RT
93
Meta
77
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Our review
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.
Frequently asked questions
Who directed Once Were Warriors?
Lee Tamahori directed Once Were Warriors in 1994.
What is the IMDb rating?
Once Were Warriors has an IMDb rating of 7.9/10 from 37,765 votes.
Where can I watch Once Were Warriors?
Once Were Warriors is available on Film Movement Plus, BFI Player Amazon Channel, Film Movement Plus Amazon Channel.
How long is Once Were Warriors?
Once Were Warriors has a runtime of 1h 39min (99 minutes).
How much did Once Were Warriors earn at the box office?
Once Were Warriors earned $1,608,570 worldwide.