Whina (2022)
Overview
The story of Dame Whina Cooper, the beloved Māori matriarch who worked tirelessly to improve the rights of her people, especially women. Flawed yet resilient, Whina tells the story of a woman formed by tradition, compelled by innovation, and guided by an instinct for equality and justice whose legacy as the Te Whaea o te Motu (Mother of the Nation) was an inspiration to an entire country.
Where to watch Whina
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | Netflix, Beamafilm | JustWatch TV, Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube +2 | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube, Fetch TV |
| New Zealand | Netflix, Beamafilm | Apple TV, JustWatch TV, Beamafilm, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
Streaming availability from JustWatch via TMDB, which also lists Whina in 1 more countries. Catalogues change often, so check the provider before subscribing.
What is Whina about?
The story of Dame Whina Cooper, the beloved Māori matriarch who worked tirelessly to improve the rights of her people, especially women. Flawed yet resilient, Whina tells the story of a woman formed by tradition, compelled by innovation, and guided by an instinct for equality and justice whose legacy as the Te Whaea o te Motu (Mother of the Nation) was an inspiration to an entire country. Whina is a Drama, History movie, released on 2022-06-23, runtime 112 minutes.
Is Whina worth watching?
There are not enough ratings yet to summarize how viewers feel about Whina.
Where can I watch Whina?
In Australia, Whina streams on Netflix and Beamafilm and can be rented from JustWatch TV and Apple TV. The table on this page lists 1 more country. Movie World also lists the official trailer, online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
James Napier Robertson, Paula Whetu Jones
Cast
- Rena Owen as Older Whina Cooper
- James Rolleston as Gabriel
- Wayne Hapi as Heremia Te Wake
- Erroll Shand as Father Mulder
- Vinnie Bennett as William Cooper
- Tioreore Ngatai-Melbourne as Teenage Whina Cooper
- Jayden Daniels as Cyril
- Miriama McDowell as Younger Whina Cooper
- Kali Kopae as Mira Szászy
- Sarah Valentine as Elaine
- Briar Rose as Stacey
- Awa Puna as Pattie
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Sources
Details and the 7.6/10 rating from Whina on TMDB, also on IMDb. Back to Movie World.