

Once Were Warriors (1994)
Overview
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.
Where to watch Once Were Warriors
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | Film Movement Plus, BFI Player | Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 |
| United Kingdom | Amazon Prime Video, Channel 101 | Apple TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | Hoopla | YouTube | Apple TV, YouTube |
| Australia | Stan | JustWatch TV, Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube |
| Ireland | — | Apple TV | Apple TV |
| New Zealand | — | Apple TV, JustWatch TV | Apple TV |
| United Arab Emirates | — | Apple TV | Apple TV |
| Germany | Franatic | YouTube | YouTube |
| France | Canal+, Molotov TV, Cine+ OCS, SFR Play | — | — |
| Spain | Acontra Plus | Acontra Plus | — |
Streaming availability from JustWatch via TMDB, which also lists Once Were Warriors in 9 more countries. Catalogues change often, so check the provider before subscribing.
What is Once Were Warriors about?
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. Once Were Warriors is a Drama movie, released on 1994-09-02, runtime 99 minutes.
Is Once Were Warriors worth watching?
TMDB users rate Once Were Warriors 7.4 out of 10 from 520 ratings. Reception is mixed-to-positive.
Where can I watch Once Were Warriors?
In the United States, Once Were Warriors streams on Film Movement Plus and BFI Player and can be rented from Amazon Video and Google Play Movies. The table on this page lists 9 more countries. Movie World also lists the official trailer, online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
Lee Tamahori
Cast
- Rena Owen as Beth Heke
- Temuera Morrison as Jake Heke
- Mamaengaroa Kerr-Bell as Grace Heke
- Julian Arahanga as Nig Heke
- Taungaroa Emile as Mark 'Boogie' Heke
- Rachael Morris Jr. as Polly Heke
- Joseph Kairau as Huata Heke
- Cliff Curtis as Bully
- Pete Smith as Dooley
- George Henare as Bennett
- Mere Boynton as Mavis
- Shannon Williams as Toot
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Sources
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