Whina
“The mother of the nation.”
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.
Where to watch
Not streaming anywhere
Not on any streaming service in United States, and not available to rent.
Your rating
Your review
Cast
20 people
Rena Owen
Older Whina Cooper
Known for
Siren
Once Were Warriors
James Rolleston
Gabriel
Known for
Boy
The Dead Lands
Wayne Hapi
Heremia Te Wake
Known for
The Dark Horse
Erroll Shand
Father Mulder
Known for
The Shannara Chronicles
Chief of War
Vinnie Bennett
William Cooper
Known for
Black Snow
The New Romantic
Tioreore Ngatai-Melbourne
Teenage Whina Cooper
Known for
Hunt for the Wilderpeople
The Convert
Jayden Daniels
Cyril
Known for
Evil Dead Rise
The New Legends of Monkey
Miriama McDowell
Younger Whina Cooper
Known for
Coming Home in the Dark
The Dark Horse
Kali Kopae
Mira Szászy
Known for
The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power
Heart Eyes
Sarah Valentine
Elaine
Also in
The Insatiable Moon
Hercules: The Legendary Journeys
Briar Rose
Stacey
Also in
The Dead Lands
Zelos
Awa Puna
Pattie
Also in
Homecoming
The Boy, the Queen and Everything in Between
James Napier Robertson Director · Paula Whetu Jones Director James Lucas Writer
First release June 23, 2022 · Produced in New Zealand · Languages English, Māori
Production
GFC Films
Production
Ingenious Media
Production
Rakija Films
Production
WestMark Productions
Production
Te Māngai Pāho
Production
New Zealand
Produced in
Languages
Original language
English
Spoken on screen
English · Māori
Release dates
New Zealand · June 23, 2022
Theatrical
No release date listed for United States.
Australia
November 3, 2022 · Theatrical
More from James Napier Robertson
Other films they directed, best known first.
If you liked Whina
Picks that share its genres, themes, cast and crew.
Some details come from TheTVDB.