Once Were Warriors
Sep 2, 1994
99 min
Drama
7.4/ 10
461 votesOverview
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.
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Budget$950,000Production cost
Box Office$6,700,000Worldwide gross
Profit$5,750,000Profitable
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+605.3%Return on investmentUS Box Office$1,608,570Domestic earnings
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22 wins & 7 nominations total
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"A family in crisis, a life in chaos... Nothing is more powerful than a mother's love."
Status
Released
Original Language
en
Budget
$950,000
Revenue
$6,700,000
Production Companies
Once Were Warriors CollectionAvalon StudiosNew Zealand Film CommissionNZ on AirFish Entertainment
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