Waru (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 2017, Waru is a drama film directed by Ainsley Gardiner, running about 88 minutes.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Waru stars Tanea Heke as Charm, Roimata Fox as Anahera, Ngapaki Moetara as Mihi and Awhina-Rose Ashby as Em, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Waru has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Waru page.
If you liked it. Fans of Waru tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Waru (2017)?
- In US, Waru is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Waru worth watching?
- Waru holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Waru?
- Waru stars Tanea Heke, Roimata Fox, Ngapaki Moetara, Awhina-Rose Ashby and Maria Walker.
- When was Waru released?
- Waru was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.