Whale Rider (2002) Review: Breaking Tradition with Grace

Mindset Movie Reviews · Apr 25, 2026 · 3m

In this episode of Mindset Movie Reviews, I take a closer look at Whale Rider (2002). Directed by Niki Caro, starring Keisha Castle-Hughes, Rawiri Paratene, Vicky Haughton, Cliff Curtis, and Grant Roa. ⭐ Rating: 4.0/5 🏆 IMDb: 7.5/10 🎬 Genre: Drama and Family ⏱ Runtime: 101 minutes 📅 Release Year: 2003 🎥 Watch the full video review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JwcRcqRkKiU Follow the podcast for more honest movie reviews — no fluff, no hype.