Tama Tū (2004): cast, story & where to watch
2004 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 2004, Tama Tū is a comedy and war film directed by Taika Waititi, running about 18 minutes.
What it’s about. Six Māori Battalion soldiers camped in Italian ruins wait for night to fall. In the silence, the bros-in-arms distract themselves with jokes. A tohu (sign) brings them back to reality, and they gather to say a karakia before returning to the fray. Director Taika Waititi describes the soldiers as young men with "a special bond, strengthened by their character, their culture and each other." Shot in the rubble of the old Wellington Hospital, Tama Tū won international acclaim. Invited to over 40 international festivals, its many awards included honourable mentions at Sundance and Berlin.
Who’s in it. Tama Tū stars Tammy Davis as Māori Battalion Soldier, Taungaroa Emile as Māori Battalion Soldier, Rob Mokaraka as Māori Battalion Soldier and Jarod Rawiri as Māori Battalion Soldier, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Tama Tū has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on ShortsTV Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Tama Tū page.
If you liked it. Fans of Tama Tū tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Tama Tū (2004)?
- In GB, Tama Tū is available to stream on ShortsTV Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Tama Tū worth watching?
- Tama Tū holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Tama Tū?
- Tama Tū stars Tammy Davis, Taungaroa Emile, Rob Mokaraka, Jarod Rawiri and Te Kohe Tuhaka.
- When was Tama Tū released?
- Tama Tū was released in 2004, with a runtime of about 18 minutes.