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About
Whale Rider
Whale Rider is a 2002 New Zealand drama film based on the 1987 novel The Whale Rider by Witi Ihimaera. Directed by Niki Caro, the film follows the story of twelve-year-old Māori girl Kahu Paikea Apirana, who aspires to become the chief of her tribe, a role traditionally reserved for males.
Released
2003
Runtime
101 min
Rating
PG-13
Budget
$8M
Box Office
$41M
Status
Released
Streaming
Daily update · June 7, 2026
Whale Rider ranks #4,851 most popular movie with a Buzz Score of 0.3. It peaked at #4,576 of all time (Aug 25 - Sep 23, 2020). It ranks #3,916 over the past 365 days.
Whale Rider
Popularity Rankings & History
Current and historical popularity rankings
Ranks on June 7, 2026
Overall and genre
Ranking History
Peak, 1-year, and top-chart days
Peak Buzz Score
1.0
#4,576Overall rank
Aug 25 - Sep 23, 2020
1-Year Buzz Score
0.4
#3,916Overall rank
Last 365 days
Days at #1
0
Past 365 days
Days in Top 10
0
Past 365 days
Whale Rider
Buzz Score History
Daily Buzz Score
In the Rankings
June 07, 2026
Top Cast
Most popular Whale Rider cast members by current Buzz Score on June 07, 2026
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