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Waru

2017Movie1 h 28 min

Drama
83
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb6.6Rotten Tomatoes100%67%
83
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb6.6Rotten Tomatoes100%67%

Summary

Eight Māori female directors have each contributed a sequence to this powerful and challenging feature which unfolds around the tangi of a small boy who died at the hands of his caregiver.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Teens
  • Drop-in friendly

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Not for laughs, warmth or comfort.

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Cast

10 of 10

Crew

Directed by
Katie Wolfe, Ainsley Gardiner, Chelsea Cohen
Written by
Josephine Stewart-Te Whiu, Katie Wolfe, Ainsley Gardiner
Music by
Lauren King

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Facts

October 19, 2017 · 1 h 28 min · Violence, Disturbing Imagery

Released
October 19, 2017
Runtime
1 h 28 min
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Also spoken
Māori
Made in
New Zealand
Available in
13 countries

Q&A

3 questions, like "Where can I stream Waru?"

Questions about Waru

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Waru?

PlexHooplaFandango at Home FreePluto TVTubi TV

In the United States, Waru is free with ads on Plex, Hoopla, Fandango at Home Free, Pluto TV, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 6 other countries.

Is Waru worth watching?

83
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 83 (IMDb 6.6 and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). Critics rate it higher (100 out of 100) than audiences (67).

Is Waru plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on pathos (9 of 10) and character depth (8 of 10) more than on its plot.