Google PlayOnce Were Warriors (1994)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Viewer Rating
Rating: 8.1
Overview
A drama about a Maori family living in Auckland, New Zealand. Lee Tamahori tells the story of Beth Heke’s strong will to keep her family together during times of unemployment and abuse from her violent and alcoholic husband.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Google Play
Prime VideoBias Dimensions
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Moderate
Christianity: Positive
Overview
A drama about a Maori family living in Auckland, New Zealand. Lee Tamahori tells the story of Beth Heke’s strong will to keep her family together during times of unemployment and abuse from her violent and alcoholic husband.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Google PlayPrime VideoDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Primary
The film's central focus on the devastating impact of systemic issues like colonialism and poverty on a marginalized indigenous community, and its portrayal of cultural reclamation as a path to healing and empowerment, aligns with left-leaning critiques of social injustice.
The movie features authentic and diverse casting, focusing on a Māori family and their cultural experiences. Its narrative explores significant social issues within this community, addressing themes of identity and struggle without explicitly critiquing traditional identities as central antagonists.
Secondary
The film portrays Christianity, primarily through the character of Grace, as a source of innocence, moral grounding, and solace amidst a harsh environment. Her faith is depicted with sympathy, highlighting its role as a fragile beacon of hope.
The film "Once Were Warriors" focuses on the struggles of a Māori family in New Zealand, dealing with themes of domestic violence, poverty, and cultural identity. There are no identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes present within the narrative, leading to a classification of N/A for its portrayal of LGBTQ+ issues.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The film "Once Were Warriors" is an adaptation of Alan Duff's 1990 novel. All significant characters in the movie retain the same gender as established in the original source material, with no instances of a character's gender being changed.
The film is an adaptation of a novel centered on a Māori family in New Zealand. The characters' races in the film are consistent with their depiction in the source material, which is deeply rooted in Māori culture and identity. No established characters were portrayed as a different race.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
8.1
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
7.9
7.4
Critic Ratings
9.3
7.7
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