Whale Rider (2002)
A contemporary story of love, rejection and triumph as a young Maori girl fights to fulfill a destiny her grandfather refuses to recognize.
All Releases
Domestic (50.6%)
$20,779,666
$20,779,666
International (49.4%)
$20,283,310
$20,283,310
Worldwide
$41,062,976
$41,062,976
Domestic DistributorNewmarket Films
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Domestic Opening$137,418
Budget$3,500,000
Earliest Release DateJanuary 31, 2003
(New Zealand)
MPAAPG-13
Running Time1 hr 41 min
GenresDrama
Family
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Domestic
| Area | Release Date | Opening | Gross |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | Jun 6, 2003 | $137,418 | $20,779,666 |
Europe, Middle East, and Africa
| Area | Release Date | Opening | Gross |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | Aug 14, 2003 | – | $2,568,271 |
| United Kingdom | $198,320 | $1,723,685 | |
| Austria | Sep 19, 2003 | – | $262,270 |
| Norway | Dec 26, 2003 | $29,390 | $188,124 |
| South Africa | Jul 25, 2003 | – | $158,701 |
| Italy | Nov 21, 2003 | – | $88,680 |
| France | Sep 17, 2003 | – | $75,892 |
| Spain | Jun 11, 2004 | – | $71,259 |
| Finland | Oct 24, 2003 | – | $48,056 |
| Czech Republic | Feb 19, 2004 | – | $30,307 |
| Greece | Jan 30, 2004 | $29,440 | $29,440 |
| Netherlands | May 15, 2003 | – | $27,029 |
Latin America
| Area | Release Date | Opening | Gross |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mexico | Mar 26, 2004 | – | $218,553 |
| Argentina | Oct 23, 2003 | – | $98,763 |
| Chile | May 6, 2004 | – | $34,401 |
Asia Pacific
| Area | Release Date | Opening | Gross |
|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | May 8, 2003 | – | $5,208,397 |
| New Zealand | Jan 31, 2003 | – | $160 |
