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Where to watch Whale Rider(2003)

Movie · 2003 · 1h 41m · Drama, Family

In the United States, Whale Rider is available to stream on fuboTV, Philo, AMC+, Sundance Now, BFI Player, and Shout! Factory. It's also free on Kanopy, Hoopla, Shout! Factory TV, YouTube Free, Plex, Plex Channel, Fawesome, and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, and YouTube.

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Where to stream Whale Rider

Availability in United States

Included with subscription

  • fuboTVfuboTV
  • PhiloPhilo
  • AMC+AMC+
  • Sundance NowSundance Now
  • BFI PlayerBFI Player
  • Shout! FactoryShout! Factory

Free

  • KanopyKanopy
  • HooplaHoopla
  • Shout! Factory TVShout! Factory TV
  • YouTube FreeYouTube Free
  • PlexPlex
  • Plex ChannelPlex Channel
  • FawesomeFawesome
  • Tubi TVTubi TV

Rent

  • Amazon VideoAmazon Video
  • Apple TVApple TV
  • Google PlayGoogle Play
  • YouTubeYouTube
  • Fandango At HomeFandango At Home

Buy

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  • Apple TVApple TV
  • Google PlayGoogle Play
  • YouTubeYouTube
  • Fandango At HomeFandango At Home
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Data updated on October 11, 2026. Availability data from JustWatch.

Whale Rider plot summary

In the ways of the ancients she found a hope for the future.

A contemporary story of love, rejection, and triumph as a young Māori girl fights to fulfill a destiny her grandfather refuses to recognize.

Details

Release date
January 30, 2003
Runtime
1h 41m
Genres
Drama, Family
Directed by
Niki Caro
Country
Germany, New Zealand
TMDB rating
7.0 / 10 · 463 votes

Whale Rider trailer

Cast

  • Keisha Castle-HughesKeisha Castle-HughesPaikea Apirana
  • Rawiri ParateneRawiri ParateneKoro
  • Vicky HaughtonVicky HaughtonNanny Flowers
  • Cliff CurtisCliff CurtisPorourangi
  • Grant RoaGrant RoaUncle Rawiri
  • Mana TaumaunuHemi
  • Rachel HouseRachel HouseShilo
  • Taungaroa EmileTaungaroa EmileWillie
  • Tammy DavisTammy DavisDog
  • Mabel Wharekawa-BurtMaka

FAQ

Where can I watch Whale Rider?

In the United States, Whale Rider is available to stream on fuboTV, Philo, AMC+, Sundance Now, BFI Player, and Shout! Factory. It's also free on Kanopy, Hoopla, Shout! Factory TV, YouTube Free, Plex, Plex Channel, Fawesome, and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, and YouTube.

Can I rent or buy Whale Rider?

Yes. In the United States you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.

How long is Whale Rider?

Whale Rider runs 1h 41m (101 minutes).

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