Once Were Warriors

THEIR PEOPLE ONCE WERE WARRIORS. BUT ONCE... WAS A LONG TIME AGO

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.

Director: Lee Tamahori
Cast: Rena Owen , Temuera Morrison , Mamaengaroa Kerr-Bell , Julian Arahanga , Taungaroa Emile , Rachael Morris Jr. , Joseph Kairau , Cliff Curtis , Pete Smith , George Henare

Genres: Drama

Release date: 1994-09-02

Rating: 7.376

Runtime: 99minutes

Budget: 0M

Revenue: 6M

Production Companies: Avalon Studios , New Zealand Film Commission , NZ on Air , Fish Entertainment

Reviews:

  • Estella Ayers
    A fun, light-hearted movie that's perfect for a weekend watch. Not too deep, but enjoyable.
    Rating: 3.5

  • Mathew Figueroa
    A fun, light-hearted movie that's perfect for a weekend watch. Not too deep, but enjoyable.
    Rating: 3.5

  • Adelyn Stokes
    Surprisingly good! I didn't expect much, but the twists and emotional depth really pulled me in.
    Rating: 4

  • Rene Navarro
    An absolute masterpiece! The plot twists kept me on the edge of my seat, and the performances were top-notch.
    Rating: 5

  • Elora Bell
    A decent watch, though the pacing felt a bit slow in the middle. The cinematography was great, though.
    Rating: 3.5