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Whale Rider (Special Edition)

Keisha Castle-Hughes (Actor), Rawiri Paratene (Actor), Niki Caro (Director) Rated:
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4.8 out of 5 stars 2,233 ratings
IMDb7.5/10.0
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Genre Drama
Format NTSC, Multiple Formats, Anamorphic, Dolby, Color, AC-3, Closed-captioned, Special Edition, Subtitled, Widescreen See more
Contributor Keisha Castle-Hughes, Tim Sanders, Frank Hubner, John Barnett, Bill Gavin, Rawiri Paratene, Niki Caro, ApolloMedia GmbH & Co. 4 Filmproduktion KG; Pandora Films; South Pacific Pictures Ltd. See more
Language English
Runtime 1 hour and 41 minutes
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WHALE RIDER is a beautiful and empowering film; this critically acclaimed audience favorite is goodfor the whole family.

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  • Aspect Ratio ‏ : ‎ 2.35:1
  • Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
  • MPAA rating ‏ : ‎ PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned)
  • Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.5 x 5.5 x 0.5 inches; 3.52 ounces
  • Director ‏ : ‎ Niki Caro
  • Media Format ‏ : ‎ NTSC, Multiple Formats, Anamorphic, Dolby, Color, AC-3, Closed-captioned, Special Edition, Subtitled, Widescreen
  • Run time ‏ : ‎ 1 hour and 41 minutes
  • Release date ‏ : ‎ October 28, 2003
  • Actors ‏ : ‎ Keisha Castle-Hughes, Rawiri Paratene
  • Subtitles: ‏ : ‎ English, Spanish
  • Producers ‏ : ‎ Frank Hubner, Tim Sanders, John Barnett, Bill Gavin
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English (Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround), Unqualified, English (Dolby Digital 5.1), Unknown (Dolby Digital 5.1)
  • Studio ‏ : ‎ Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0000CABBW
  • Number of discs ‏ : ‎ 1
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.8 out of 5 stars 2,233 ratings

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Customers find this movie visually breathtaking with beautiful cinematography, and appreciate how it teaches customs and traditions of another culture. The film features strong young girl as the lead character and receives praise for its near-perfect story execution. Customers describe it as a true heartwarming tale that makes them cry every time, and consider it a must-see for the whole family, with one customer noting it's particularly suitable for older children and adults.

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150 customers mention "Movie quality"150 positive0 negative

Customers describe this movie as amazing and beautiful, with one customer noting its authenticity and another praising it as a great Maori film.

"I show this to my intercultural communication student sometimes. I love the show. It’s a great show." Read more

"Loved the movie. Played well" Read more

"...The scenes are evocatively handled and one sees much of the beauty in Maori culture with very little of the harsh realities...." Read more

"...The movie is enjoyable on so many levels -- as good entertainment, as an inspiring story, as an interesting perspective on a different culture, or..." Read more

77 customers mention "Cultural content"77 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the cultural content of the movie, finding it inspiring and educational about customs and traditions of another culture, particularly suitable for watching with tweens.

"...There is a very strong sense of tradition, family, togetherness and spirituality that bonds the people of the Maori tribe...." Read more

"...They see so many elements of culture in the film. And it’s just a great story." Read more

"...The Whale Rider" is a poignant movie which entwines many themes of traditional Maori religious beliefs...." Read more

"It is always interesting to get a slice of indigenous life, and Whale Rider offers a compelling look into Maori culture in New Zealand...." Read more

77 customers mention "Story quality"77 positive0 negative

Customers praise the movie's story, describing it as a true heartwarming tale and wonderful story of love, with one customer highlighting the exceptional narrative by author Witi Ihimaera.

"...There is a very strong sense of tradition, family, togetherness and spirituality that bonds the people of the Maori tribe...." Read more

"fabulous story,!!! have one copy for myself and gave one as a gif.t" Read more

"...They see so many elements of culture in the film. And it’s just a great story." Read more

"...The Whale Rider" is a poignant movie which entwines many themes of traditional Maori religious beliefs...." Read more

32 customers mention "Acting"32 positive0 negative

Customers praise the acting in the movie, particularly noting the strong young girl as the lead character and the outstanding cast.

"...The casting of this movie is brilliant...." Read more

"...Stellar on every level -- story, acting, cinematography, editing -- the whole package is BEST PICTURE-worthy. A truly great film...." Read more

"...Really talented acting. Highly recommend." Read more

"...The cast is outstanding, most of whom are actual members of the coastal villiage where the film was made...." Read more

28 customers mention "Family value"28 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the movie's family value, finding it inspiring for both young and old, with one customer noting it works well for older children and adults.

"...There is a very strong sense of tradition, family, togetherness and spirituality that bonds the people of the Maori tribe...." Read more

"This is one of the better family films and I highly recommend it for preteens and up...." Read more

"...All in all, a great film for older children and adults." Read more

"A movie great to watch with family" Read more

22 customers mention "Beauty"22 positive0 negative

Customers find the movie visually breathtaking, praising its beautiful cinematography and fabulous scenery.

"...that is forgiven because of the two main actors and also the stunning cinematography...." Read more

"...The scenery is fabulous and the story unfolds in a beautiful way...." Read more

"...level -- story, acting, cinematography, editing -- the whole package is BEST PICTURE-worthy. A truly great film...." Read more

"...and the cinematography here is excellent, but then, the scenery is beautiful." Read more

14 customers mention "Value for money"11 positive3 negative

Customers find the movie worth the price, with one mentioning it's a great way to spend 90 minutes.

"...movie to one or more of my classes probably a dozen times and it's still enjoyable...." Read more

"Amazing movie! Definitely worth it and very empowering. Learned a lot about this movie!" Read more

"...This purchase was a great deal on a great film!" Read more

"...As a movie, it's terrible. Please understand I am not commenting on Maori culture, just the entertainment value of this as a movie." Read more

10 customers mention "Emotional content"7 positive3 negative

Customers find the movie emotionally moving, with several noting it makes them cry, and one describing it as a tear-jerker with powerful acting.

"...Stirs a lot of emotions and is thought-provoking.- actually everyone of any age or gender would love it...." Read more

"...The film begins a still birth, like the god Maui. A tear jerker with powerful acting." Read more

"...Rated PG (I think) family friendly, but not a very upbeat theme." Read more

"Absolutely LOVED this movie!!! One of my all-time favorites. Tear-jerker for sure! 😢..." Read more

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  • Felicia
    5.0 out of 5 stars I like the show very much. I show it in intercultural communication sometimes.
    Reviewed in the United States on April 21, 2025
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    I show this to my intercultural communication student sometimes. I love the show. It’s a great show.
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  • ~Audrey~
    5.0 out of 5 stars An absolute must see movie...
    Reviewed in the United States on January 28, 2010
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    In a native Maori New Zealand tribe, a set of twins are born into a long line of chiefs, the boy being the one destined to carry on the lineage of warriors, but fate takes a hand and alters the future. Both mother and her newborn son die shortly after the birth and a baby girl is left behind to fulfill a legacy. The father, too distraught over the loss of his wife and newborn son leaves his daughter in his parents' care. From the moment she was born Paikea was a reminder to her grandfather Koro that there was no male to carry on generations of Maori chiefs. Paikea struggles to convince her grandfather that she does not have to be a male to be a great leader and that she is the one who is meant to carry on the tradition and will lead their people forward into the future. Her father returns home with news that he is an expectant father and asks Paikea to go back to Germany with him. When she hears the distant sounds of the whales, it was a call to turn around and go home to her village. Still she was unable to stir emotion in her sober-faced grandfather. When Koro gathers a group of young boys for training to seek out the next one who was to be the leader, Paikea seizes the opportunity to prove herself worthy to her grandfather. Koro refuses to see her as anything other than a 12 year old girl. She only succeeds in angering him further in her futile attempts to become a fighter. Koro's spirit is broken when neither of the two potential boys who were chosen to find the whale's tooth he tosses overboard is able to deliver. Paikea, who senses her grandfather's pain and disappointment, takes it upon herself to call to the ancestors when Koro's attempts fail. Paikea tests her faith once again when she invites her grandfather to a school production only to leave heartbroken with trophy in hand and tears in her eyes. There is a very strong sense of tradition, family, togetherness and spirituality that bonds the people of the Maori tribe. They are an indigenous group of people that all bans together for celebrations and share a close knit relationship and profound belief in their heritage and rituals. Their primal instincts give them the strength of one and a true sense of brotherhood. When the next morning comes the village is awoken in horror at the sight of multiple beached whales on the shore. In her final, desperate attempt, young Paikea risks her life and sets out to prove once and for all that she is brave and can be a great leader. She is determined to fulfill her destiny in spite of the odds, ready to join the ranks of her ancestors and become the next generation Whale Rider.
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  • smh
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fun gift
    Reviewed in the United States on January 6, 2025
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    Great transaction
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  • Kyri's mom
    5.0 out of 5 stars fabulous story
    Reviewed in the United States on November 20, 2024
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    fabulous story,!!! have one copy for myself and gave one as a gif.t
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  • Martha
    5.0 out of 5 stars good
    Reviewed in the United States on November 12, 2024
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    Loved the movie. Played well
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  • Sharon H
    5.0 out of 5 stars Terrific film
    Reviewed in the United States on September 17, 2024
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    I love to share this with my cultural anthropology students. They see so many elements of culture in the film. And it’s just a great story.
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  • DICK MAYER
    5.0 out of 5 stars Lovely family film
    Reviewed in the United States on November 1, 2024
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    Appropriate for children 9 years and older.
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  • Demon Deaconz
    4.0 out of 5 stars The Whale Rider
    Reviewed in the United States on September 24, 2013
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    The plot of "The Whale Rider" follows the story of a young Maori girl named Paikea Apirana, Pai for short. The story begins in the hospital the day of her birth where both her twin brother and mother have died during child birth. Her grieving father, Poro, is being pressured by his father and tribal leader, Koro, to try again for a male child as soon as possible. This is important to Koro because according to tradition leadership is handed down to the first born male child.
    Poro defies this tradition in two ways. First, he refuses to accept the leadership which should traditionally be his as he is Koro's eldest son, going so far as to leave the tribe to live as an artist in Germany. Second, he does so by naming his daughter Paikea. Paikea is the name of the Maori ancestor who according to legend led his people to their current land while riding on top of a whale. Koro and all the past leaders of the tribe are direct descendants of this legendary leader. Since Pai is female she cannot traditionally inherit tribal leadership. Koro and his wife raise Pai and although it is clear he loves her, also condemns her and blames her for conflicts happening within the tribe as she is a break in traditional line to the leadership of the tribe.
    To fill this gap in leadership Koro starts a cultural school for the first born village boys, hoping a new leader will emerge. He teaches the boys traditional chants and use of a taiaha, a fighting staff, which are traditionally reserved for males. Pai feels that she could become the leader and should be allowed to take part in the school; she secretly follows Koro's lessons and seeks out her uncle, Koro's second son, to teach her the use of the taiaha. When Koro finds outs his relationship with Pai further erodes. This becomes exacerbated when none of the boys succeed at the traditional task of recovering a whale tooth, the symbol of tribal leadership, which Koro had thrown into the ocean. This was the final task which would identify one of them worthy of becoming leader. Koro falls into despair with the loss of the tooth and with it no one identified to take over as leader. He calls out in chant to the ancient ones to help resolve his conflict, while unbeknownst to him Pai is calling out in chant as well from down the beach. Shortly thereafter, while on a boat outing with her uncle, Pai is told where the whale tooth had been thrown and she dive out of the boat and down to retrieve her grandfathers symbol of leadership. The family hold on to the tooth, not certain of how Koro would take to the fact that it was recovered by Pai.
    In an attempt to mend the relationship with Koro, Pai invites him to be her guest of honor at a concert of Maori chants her school is putting on. During the contest it is revealed Pai had won an inter-school speech contest with a touching dedication to Koro and the traditions of the village calling out that leadership should be shared among the people thus reducing the burden on one person. Koro misses Pai's speech. He was late, and while walking to the school, he comes upon many whales which are beached near Pai's home. The entire village attempts to get them back into the water, but all efforts fail. Koro sees it as a sign of his failure and admonishes Pai against touching the largest whale because "she has done enough damage." The largest whale traditionally belongs to the legendary Paikea. When Koro and the other members of the tribe walk away in expiration and exhaustion, Pai climbs onto the back of the largest whale and coaxes it back into the ocean. The entire pod follows Pai and the large whale back into the ocean. As Pai is going out into the ocean on the back of the whale the family shows Koro the whale tooth which had been recovered by Pai. It is only then that Koro realizes he has been ignoring the true leader the entire time. Pai nearly drowns and is lost at sea for a good duration. When Pai is found and brought to the hospital, Koro asks her forgiveness and acknowledges her as his successor. The film comes to an end with the tribe, including Pai's father, uncle, and grandparents, celebrating her status as leader, as the newly finished ceremonial boat is hauled into the sea for its maiden voyage.
    "The Whale Rider" is a poignant movie which entwines many themes of traditional Maori religious beliefs. There is a strong sense of the interconnectedness between the past and the future. Koro and Pai both call out to the ancient ones, their ancestral leaders, for guidance and help. While they are calling out images of whales are shown to symbolize the connection between nature and humanity. This connection is also illustrated in one scene when Pai's father comes to take her away to live with him. On the way to the airport, on a seaside highway, Pai sees the whales off in a distance swimming parallel to their vehicle. Pai interprets this as a sign from the ancestors for her to return to Koro's home and to pursue her rightful place as leader. She has her father turn around and take her back.
    Another theme of traditional Maori religious belief in the movie is the legendary Paikea who is shown riding his whale in a carving which sits atop the pavilion Koro uses as the site of his school for teaching the old ways
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  • fredrik björkum
    5.0 out of 5 stars good product
    Reviewed in Sweden on February 6, 2025
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    good movie.
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  • Chloeoscar
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 25, 2024
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    Arrived quickly thank you 😃
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  • lorenzo campioli
    5.0 out of 5 stars la ragazza delle balete
    Reviewed in Italy on December 31, 2018
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    cd ottimo, servizio eccellente
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  • SCARLETTE06
    5.0 out of 5 stars la qualité
    Reviewed in France on March 4, 2025
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    Produit en excellent état
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  • R. Torres
    5.0 out of 5 stars Una de mis películas preferidas
    Reviewed in Spain on November 10, 2014
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    Magnifica película por su contenido. La película inspira y deja un muy buen sabor de boca. Eso sí, no tiene audio en espanol, pero yo lo prefiero porque me gustan las películas en versión original.
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