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Whale Rider

7.020031h 41m14AMovieDramaFamily

A contemporary story of love, rejection, and triumph as a young Māori girl fights to fulfill a destiny her grandfather refuses to recognize.

DirectorNiki Caro
WritersNiki Caro·Witi Ihimaera
ProducersTim Sanders·Frank Hübner

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Cast · Directed by Niki Caro

KCKeisha Castle-Hughes
Keisha Castle-Hughes
Paikea Apirana
RPRawiri Paratene
Rawiri Paratene
Koro
VHVicky Haughton
Vicky Haughton
Nanny Flowers
CCCliff Curtis
Cliff Curtis
Porourangi
GRGrant Roa
Grant Roa
Uncle Rawiri
MT
Mana Taumaunu
Hemi
RHRachel House
Rachel House
Shilo
TETaungaroa Emile
Taungaroa Emile
Willie
TDTammy Davis
Tammy Davis
Dog
MW
Mabel Wharekawa-Burt
Maka
RC
Rawinia Clarke
Miro
TS
Tahei Simpson
Miss Parata

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Whale Rider — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Whale Rider?

Whale Rider is streaming on Sundance Now, AMC+ and Hoopla in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and YouTube. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Whale Rider on Netflix?

No, Whale Rider is not on Netflix in Canada as of November 2026. It's currently on Sundance Now and AMC+.

Is Whale Rider on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Whale Rider isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now. It's on Sundance Now and AMC+ instead.

Where can I watch Whale Rider for free?

Whale Rider is available to stream free (with ads) on Hoopla and Tubi TV in Canada.