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Once Were Warriors (1994)

A drama about a Maori family living in Auckland, New Zealand. Lee Tamahori tells the story of Beth Heke’s strong will to keep her family together during times of unemployment and abuse from her violent and alcoholic husband.

Released Sept. 2, 1994 99 min 17+

Genres: Crime, Drama

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Watch Providers: Kanopy, Hoopla, BFI Player Amazon Channel, Film Movement Plus, Film Movement Plus Amazon Channel

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

Country: New Zealand
Production Country: New Zealand
Languages: English, Maori

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Runtime: 99 min.
Released: Sept. 2, 1994
Status: Released
Budget: $950,000
Revenue: $6,700,000
Certification: R
Parental Guide: 17+ cc

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