Utu (1984): cast, story & where to watch
1984 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1984, Utu is a drama, adventure, war and history film directed by Geoff Murphy, running about 118 minutes.
What it’s about. In New Zealand in the 1860s the native Maori people fought the British colonials to keep the land guaranteed to them by treaty. The warrior Te Wheke fights for the British until betrayal leads him to seek utu (revenge). The settler Williamson in turn seeks revenge after Te Wheke attacks his homestead. Meanwhile Wiremu, an officer for the British, seems to think that resistance is futile.
Who’s in it. Utu stars Anzac Wallace as Te Wheke, Bruno Lawrence as Williamson, Tim Elliott as Col. Elliot and Kelly Johnson as Lt. Scott, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Utu has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Utu page.
If you liked it. Fans of Utu tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Utu (1984)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Utu change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Utu worth watching?
- Utu holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, adventure, war and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Utu?
- Utu stars Anzac Wallace, Bruno Lawrence, Tim Elliott, Kelly Johnson and Wi Kuki Kaa.
- When was Utu released?
- Utu was released in 1984, with a runtime of about 118 minutes.