Ten Canoes (2006): cast, story & where to watch
2006 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 2006, Ten Canoes is a comedy, drama and adventure film directed by Rolf de Heer, running about 90 minutes. “Ten canoes, three wives, one hundred and fifty spears...trouble” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A story within a story within a story. In Australia's Northern Territory, an Aboriginal narrator tells a story about his ancestors on a goose hunt. A youngster on the hunt is being tempted to adultery with his elder brother's wife, so an elder tells him a story from the mythical past about how evil can slip in and cause havoc unless prevented by virtue according to customary tribal law.
Who’s in it. Ten Canoes stars Crusoe Kurddal as Ridjimiraril, Jamie Gulpilil as Dayindi / Yeeralparil, Richard Birrinbirrin as Birrinbirrin and David Gulpilil as The Storyteller, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Ten Canoes has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $300K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Ten Canoes page.
If you liked it. Fans of Ten Canoes tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Ten Canoes (2006)?
- In US, Ten Canoes is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Ten Canoes worth watching?
- Ten Canoes holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Ten Canoes?
- Ten Canoes stars Crusoe Kurddal, Jamie Gulpilil, Richard Birrinbirrin, David Gulpilil and Peter Minygululu .
- When was Ten Canoes released?
- Ten Canoes was released in 2006, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.