Whina(2022)
The mother of the nation.
Whina Synopsis
The story of Dame Whina Cooper, the beloved Māori matriarch who worked tirelessly to improve the rights of her people, especially women. Flawed yet resilient, Whina tells the story of a woman formed by tradition, compelled by innovation, and guided by an instinct for equality and justice whose legacy as the Te Whaea o te Motu (Mother of the Nation) was an inspiration to an entire country.
Whina (2022) is a drama and history film directed by James Napier Robertson, released on June 23, 2022 with a runtime of 1h 52m. It stars Rena Owen, James Rolleston, Wayne Hapi and Erroll Shand. Viewers rate it 7.6 out of 10 across 5 ratings.
- Director:
- James Napier Robertson
- Writers:
- James Lucas, Paula Whetu Jones, James Napier Robertson
- Producers:
- Matthew Metcalfe, Tainui Stephens
- Cinematographer:
- Leon Narbey
- Composer:
- Dana Lund
- Production:
- GFC Films, Ingenious Media, Rakija Films, WestMark Productions, Te Māngai Pāho
- Status:
- Released
Whina (2022) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Whina before you stream it.
Whina Cast & Crew
Main cast
Rena Owen
as Older Whina Cooper
James Rolleston
as Gabriel
Wayne Hapi
as Heremia Te Wake
Erroll Shand
as Father Mulder
Vinnie Bennett
as William Cooper
Tioreore Ngatai-Melbourne
as Teenage Whina Cooper
Jayden Daniels
as Cyril
Miriama McDowell
as Younger Whina Cooper
Kali Kopae
as Mira Szászy
Sarah Valentine
as Elaine
Briar Rose
as Stacey
Awa Puna
as Pattie
Key crew
Directed by James Napier Robertson, written by James Lucas, Paula Whetu Jones and James Napier Robertson, produced by Matthew Metcalfe and Tainui Stephens.
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Whina Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.6/10 from 5 ratings.
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Whina – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Whina online?
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Whina (2022) is available to stream on Netflix, Beamafilm and Netflix Standard with Ads, and to rent or buy from JustWatch TV, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fetch TV and Beamafilm. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Whina?
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The main cast of Whina (2022) includes Rena Owen, James Rolleston, Wayne Hapi, Erroll Shand and Vinnie Bennett. The film was directed by James Napier Robertson. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Whina released?
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Whina was released on June 23, 2022 and runs for 1h 52m.
Is Whina worth watching?
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Whina (2022) holds an average rating of 7.6 out of 10 from 5 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and history films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Whina?
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Yes. The official Whina trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.