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Mahana

2016·Movie
1h 43min
79
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Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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From the author of Whale Rider, the screenwriter of Master and Commander and the producer and director of Once Were Warriors comes a profound and enduring tale of rural family life.

1960s, East Coast of New Zealand. Two Māori sheep-shearing families, the Mahanas and the Poatas, are longstanding enemies and commercial rivals. 14-year-old Simeon Mahana, the youngest son of the youngest son is in conflict with his traditionalist grandfather, Tamihana. As Simeon unravels the truth behind the longstanding family vendetta he risks not just his own future prospects but the cohesion of the entire tight-knit society.
Māori CultureFamily SagaIntergenerational ConflictComing-of-Age DramaNew ZealandCultural IdentitySheep-ShearingTradition vs. ModernityCommunity Ties

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Where can I stream Mahana?

In the United States, Mahana is free with ads on The Roku and Fawesome. It also streams in 5 other countries.

Is Mahana worth watching?

79
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 79 (IMDb 7.1 and Rotten Tomatoes 86%). Critics rate it higher (86 out of 100) than audiences (76).

Is Mahana okay for kids?

Strong language

Yes: its content advisories are strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.