How long is Whale Rider?

Whale Rider is 1 hr 41 min long.

Who is Paikea "Pai" Apirana in Whale Rider?

Keisha Castle-Hughes plays Paikea "Pai" Apirana in the film.

What is Whale Rider about?

Only males are allowed to ascend to chiefdom in a Maori tribe in New Zealand. This ancient custom is upset when the child selected to be the next chief dies at birth. However his twin sister, Pai (Keisha Castle-Hughes), survives. At age 12, she enlists the help of her grandmother (Vicky Haughton) and the training of her uncle (Grant Roa) to claim her birthright. But to break with convention, she'll have to do the impossible: win over her ultra-traditional grandfather (Rawiri Paratene).

Whale Rider

Name: Whale Rider
Duration: 101
Rating: 88

NR 1 hr 41 min

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How long is Whale Rider?: Whale Rider is 1 hr 41 min long.

Who directed Whale Rider?: Niki Caro

Who is Paikea "Pai" Apirana in Whale Rider?: Keisha Castle-Hughes plays Paikea "Pai" Apirana in the film.

What is Whale Rider about?: Only males are allowed to ascend to chiefdom in a Maori tribe in New Zealand. This ancient custom is upset when the child selected to be the next chief dies at birth. However his twin sister, Pai (Keisha Castle-Hughes), survives. At age 12, she enlists the help of her grandmother (Vicky Haughton) and the training of her uncle (Grant Roa) to claim her birthright. But to break with convention, she'll have to do the impossible: win over her ultra-traditional grandfather (Rawiri Paratene).