Where to Watch Whale Rider (2002) in Canada

What it's about

On the east coast of New Zealand, the Whangara people believe their presence there dates back a thousand years or more to a single ancestor, Paikea, who escaped death when his canoe capsized by riding to shore on the back of a whale. From then on, Whangara chiefs, always the first-born, always male, have been considered Paikea's direct descendants. Pai, an 11-year-old girl in a patriarchal New Zealand tribe, believes she is destined to be the new chief. But her grandfather Koro is bound by tradition to pick a male leader. Pai loves Koro more than anyone in the world, but she must fight him and a thousand years of tradition to fulfill her destiny.

Cast and crew

Director

Niki Caro

Writer

Niki Caro, Witi Ihimaera

Starring

Keisha Castle-Hughes, Rawiri Paratene, Vicky Haughton

Details

Release date

Aug 29, 2003

Language

English, Maori

Country

New Zealand, Germany

Box office

$20,779,666

Awards

Nominated for 1 Oscar. 33 wins & 35 nominations total

Where to Watch Whale Rider (2002) in Canada — common questions

Where to watch Whale Rider in Canada?

Whale Rider is available with a subscription, free with ads, free with a participating library card, or to rent in Canada. Watch the movie with a subscription on AMC+ (HD) and Sundance Now (HD). Watch the movie free with ads on Tubi TV. Watch the movie free with a participating library card on hoopla. Rent the movie on Apple TV Store (HD).

Can I stream Whale Rider or do I have to rent it in Canada?

Watch the movie with a subscription on AMC+ (HD) and Sundance Now (HD). Rent the movie on Apple TV Store (HD).

Can I watch Whale Rider for free in Canada?

Watch the movie free with ads on Tubi TV. Watch the movie free with a participating library card on hoopla.