Nellie, Daisy and Lou attend an institution for delinquent girls on an isolated island in 1954. The trio rail against the system, finding strength in their friendship but this is challenged when the school's matron divides them.
We Were Dangerous (2024) is a drama film directed by Josephine Stewart-Te Whiu, released on August 22, 2024 with a runtime of 1h 22m. It stars Erana James, Nathalie Morris, Manaia Hall and Rima Te Wiata. Viewers rate it 7.1 out of 10 across 9 ratings.
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Erana James
as Nellie
Nathalie Morris
as Lou
Manaia Hall
as Daisy
Rima Te Wiata
as The Matron
Aaron Jackson
as Ship Captain
Molly Jarvis-Taylor
as Nora
Tōmairangi Paterson-Waaka
as Polly
Kylana Peauafi Symonds
as Anahera
Isayah Snow
as Peggy
Hillary Moulder
as Mary
Maximus Charteris
as Freddie
Stephen Lovatt
as Government Official
Directed by Josephine Stewart-Te Whiu, written by Maddie Dai, produced by Morgan Waru and Polly Fryer.
Average viewer score of 7.1/10 from 9 ratings.
No matter what anyone might suggest to the contrary, generally speaking, girls will be girls, especially during those often-turbulent, rebellious adolescent years. What’s more, attempts at implementing “correction” are frequently frustrating and unsuccessful for those undertaking such efforts, an outcome that was usually just as true in the past as it is today. Such was the case in 1954 New Zealand, where a dozen…
Reviewed on June 25, 2025
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We Were Dangerous (2024) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
The main cast of We Were Dangerous (2024) includes Erana James, Nathalie Morris, Manaia Hall, Rima Te Wiata and Aaron Jackson. The film was directed by Josephine Stewart-Te Whiu. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
We Were Dangerous was released on August 22, 2024 and runs for 1h 22m.
We Were Dangerous (2024) holds an average rating of 7.1 out of 10 from 9 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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