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Whale Rider (2002)

MPAA Rating: PG-13

Rated PG-13 for brief language and a momentary drug reference

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Profanity Nudity Sex Violence Drugs
moderate, other very little, young girl, partial (bath) brief, implied very little, emotional, verbal abuse, whales dying on beach drugs, very little, accepted

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Synopsis: The heir to the leadership of a small Maori village dies at birth and is survived only by his twin sister, Pai. Twelve-year-old Pai remains certain of her calling even though she is disregarded by her granfather.
Genres: Drama, Coming of Age
Color: Color
Length: 101 minutes
Country: New Zealand
Studio/Distributor: Columbia TriStar Home Entertainment
Major People
  • Keisha Castle-Hughes (Actor)
Critics Ratings
  • Roger Ebert: 4.0
  • Reel: 3.5
  • Los Angeles Times: 3.5
  • New York Times: 3.5
  • Familystyle: 3.5
  • Critic Average Rating: 3.6

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