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Once Were Warriors

19941h 39m7.4/ 10 · TMDB · 516 votes
Drama

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.

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Directed by Lee Tamahori

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Ansh Kapoor

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The people behind the story

Rena Owen
Rena Owen

Beth Heke

Temuera Morrison
Temuera Morrison

Jake Heke

Mamaengaroa Kerr-Bell
Mamaengaroa Kerr-Bell

Grace Heke

Julian Arahanga
Julian Arahanga

Nig Heke

Taungaroa Emile
Taungaroa Emile

Mark 'Boogie' Heke

Rachael Morris Jr.

Polly Heke

Joseph Kairau
Joseph Kairau

Huata Heke

Cliff Curtis
Cliff Curtis

Bully

Pete Smith
Pete Smith

Dooley

George Henare
George Henare

Bennett

Mere Boynton

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Last checked 9 Oct 2026.

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Film details

Released2 Sept 1994
Original languageEnglish
CountriesNew Zealand
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