Content Warnings
Overall Severity: 🔴 85/100
Total warning time: 10m 10s
Sex/Nudity: 🔴 70/100 (1m 55s)
- 🔴 80/100 [00:30:45 - 00:31:20] A brief but intense scene of domestic sexual violence.
- 🟡 60/100 [01:05:10 - 01:06:30] A scene with partial nudity and suggestive behavior.
Drug Use: 🟡 65/100 (2m 45s)
- 🔴 70/100 [00:15:30 - 00:16:45] Characters drinking heavily and showing signs of intoxication.
- 🟡 60/100 [00:45:20 - 00:46:50] Drug use depicted, including smoking and implied harder substances.
Violence: 🔴 90/100 (4m 40s)
- 🔴 85/100 [00:20:15 - 00:21:30] A brutal fight scene with physical violence.
- 🔴 95/100 [01:10:45 - 01:12:20] Graphic domestic violence scene with intense physical abuse.
- 🔴 90/100 [01:30:10 - 01:32:00] A violent altercation resulting in severe injury.
Strong Language: 🔴 75/100 (50s)
- 🔴 80/100 [00:10:05 - 00:10:20] Frequent use of strong profanity.
- 🔴 70/100 [00:35:40 - 00:36:15] Aggressive verbal exchanges with strong language.
Movie FAQ
Q: What is the main theme of Once Were Warriors?
A: The main theme of Once Were Warriors revolves around the struggles of a Māori family in urban New Zealand, dealing with issues such as domestic violence, alcoholism, and cultural identity.
A: The main theme of Once Were Warriors revolves around the struggles of a Māori family in urban New Zealand, dealing with issues such as domestic violence, alcoholism, and cultural identity.
Q: Who plays the lead roles in Once Were Warriors?
A: Rena Owen stars as Beth Heke and Temuera Morrison plays Jake 'the Muss' Heke, the central characters in the film. Mamaengaroa Kerr-Bell and Julian Arahanga also play significant roles as their children, Grace and Nig.
A: Rena Owen stars as Beth Heke and Temuera Morrison plays Jake 'the Muss' Heke, the central characters in the film. Mamaengaroa Kerr-Bell and Julian Arahanga also play significant roles as their children, Grace and Nig.
Q: What cultural issues does Once Were Warriors address?
A: Once Were Warriors addresses cultural issues such as the loss of Māori identity, the impact of colonization, and the challenges faced by indigenous communities in urban environments.
A: Once Were Warriors addresses cultural issues such as the loss of Māori identity, the impact of colonization, and the challenges faced by indigenous communities in urban environments.
Q: Is Once Were Warriors based on a book?
A: Yes, Once Were Warriors is based on the 1990 novel of the same name by Alan Duff, which explores similar themes of family dysfunction and cultural disintegration.
A: Yes, Once Were Warriors is based on the 1990 novel of the same name by Alan Duff, which explores similar themes of family dysfunction and cultural disintegration.
Q: What is the significance of the title Once Were Warriors?
A: The title Once Were Warriors reflects the lost warrior heritage of the Māori people, symbolizing how the characters have been disconnected from their cultural roots and traditions.
A: The title Once Were Warriors reflects the lost warrior heritage of the Māori people, symbolizing how the characters have been disconnected from their cultural roots and traditions.
