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Once Were Warriors

7.419941h 39mMA 15+MovieDrama

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.

DirectorLee Tamahori
WritersRiwia Brown·Alan Duff
ProducerRobin Scholes

Where to watch

StanStan
Availability shown for Australia · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Lee Tamahori

RORena Owen
Rena Owen
Beth Heke
TMTemuera Morrison
Temuera Morrison
Jake Heke
MKMamaengaroa Kerr-Bell
Mamaengaroa Kerr-Bell
Grace Heke
JAJulian Arahanga
Julian Arahanga
Nig Heke
TETaungaroa Emile
Taungaroa Emile
Mark 'Boogie' Heke
RJ
Rachael Morris Jr.
Polly Heke
JKJoseph Kairau
Joseph Kairau
Huata Heke
CCCliff Curtis
Cliff Curtis
Bully
PSPete Smith
Pete Smith
Dooley
GHGeorge Henare
George Henare
Bennett
MBMere Boynton
Mere Boynton
Mavis
SWShannon Williams
Shannon Williams
Toot

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Once Were Warriors — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Once Were Warriors?

Once Were Warriors is streaming on Stan in Australia, and available to rent or buy on JustWatch TV and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Once Were Warriors on Netflix?

No, Once Were Warriors is not on Netflix in Australia as of September 2026. It's currently on Stan.

Is Once Were Warriors on Amazon Prime Video?

Once Were Warriors isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in Australia, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Once Were Warriors for free?

Once Were Warriors is available on Stan in Australia, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

Is there a sequel to Once Were Warriors?

Yes — Once Were Warriors is followed by What Becomes of the Broken Hearted? (1999) in the Once Were Warriors Collection.

Is there a prequel to Once Were Warriors?

Once Were Warriors is the first film in the Once Were Warriors Collection.

Is Once Were Warriors part of a trilogy?

No — Once Were Warriors is part of the Once Were Warriors Collection, which has 2 films.

How many movies are in the Once Were Warriors Collection?

There are 2 films in the Once Were Warriors Collection: Once Were Warriors (1994) and What Becomes of the Broken Hearted? (1999).