Tanna (2015): cast, story & where to watch

2015 · Film · ★ 6.9

Tanna poster

Released in 2015, Tanna is a drama and romance film directed by Bentley Dean, running about 100 minutes. “Two tribes. One love.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. In a traditional tribal society in the South Pacific, a young girl, Wawa, falls in love with her chief’s grandson, Dain. When an inter-tribal war escalates, Wawa is unknowingly betrothed as part of a peace deal. The young lovers run away, refusing her arranged fate. They must choose between their hearts and the future of the tribe, while the villagers must wrestle with preserving their traditional culture and adapting it to the increasing outside demands for individual freedom.

Who’s in it. Tanna stars Mungau Dain as Dain, Marie Wawa as Wawa, Marceline Rofit as Selin and Kapan Cook as Kapan Cook, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Tanna has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on OVID and 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 Tanna page.

If you liked it. Fans of Tanna tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Tanna (2015)?
In US, Tanna is available to stream on OVID, and 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 Tanna worth watching?
Tanna holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Tanna?
Tanna stars Mungau Dain, Marie Wawa, Marceline Rofit, Kapan Cook and Charlie Kahla.
When was Tanna released?
Tanna was released in 2015, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.