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: 7.375

Runtime: 99minutes

Budget: 0M

Revenue: 6M

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

Reviews:

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

  • Amaia Benitez
    Way too long and dragged out. It had potential, but it lost me halfway through.
    Rating: 2

  • Cecilia Strong
    An overhyped movie that failed to deliver. I didn’t connect with the characters or the plot.
    Rating: 2

  • Yusuf Castro
    A gripping story with strong performances. The ending was a bit predictable, but overall a great watch.
    Rating: 4

  • Justice Webb
    The soundtrack was the highlight of the film. Unfortunately, the rest of the movie fell flat.
    Rating: 2.5