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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.

DirectorsAinsley Gardiner·Chelsea Cohen
WritersAinsley Gardiner·Josephine Stewart-Te Whiu

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Cast · Directed by Ainsley Gardiner

THTanea Heke
Tanea Heke
Charm
RFRoimata Fox
Roimata Fox
Anahera
NM
Ngapaki Moetara
Mihi
ĀAĀwhina-Rose Henare Ashby
Āwhina-Rose Henare Ashby
Em
MWMaria Walker
Maria Walker
Kiritapu
KRKararaina Rangihau
Kararaina Rangihau
Ranui
MM
Merehaka Maaka
Hinga
AH
Acacia Hapi
Mere
AMAntonio Te Maioha
Antonio Te Maioha
Tapu
MMMiriama McDowell
Miriama McDowell
Bash
ACAmber Curreen
Amber Curreen
Titty
CHCohen Holloway
Cohen Holloway
Pierre

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Waru — streaming FAQ

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Waru is streaming on Hoopla, Fandango at Home Free and Pluto TV in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Waru on Netflix?

No, Waru is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. It's currently on Hoopla and Fandango at Home Free.

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Waru isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Waru for free?

Waru is available to stream free (with ads) on Hoopla and Fandango at Home Free in United States.