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Waru

6.920171h 28mMovieDrama

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.

DirectorsCasey Kaa·Ainsley Gardiner

WritersRenae Maihi·Chelsea Cohen

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Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Casey Kaa

Tanea Heke

Roimata Fox

Ngapaki Moetara

Ngapaki Moetara

Āwhina-Rose Henare Ashby

Āwhina-Rose Henare Ashby

Maria Walker

Kararaina Rangihau

Kararaina Rangihau

Merehaka Maaka

Acacia Hapi

Antonio Te Maioha

Antonio Te Maioha

Miriama McDowell

Miriama McDowell

Amber Curreen

Cohen Holloway

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Waru — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Waru?

Waru isn't on any subscription service in Canada right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. It's not on Netflix.

Is Waru on Netflix?

No, Waru is not on Netflix in Canada as of August 2026. You can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.

Is Waru on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Waru isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now.

Where can I watch Waru for free?

Waru isn't available free in Canada; you can only rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.