

We Were Dangerous
2024, English. Directed by Josephine Stewart-Te Whiu.
Nellie, Daisy and Lou attend an institution for delinquent girls on an isolated island in 1954. The trio rail against the system, finding strength in their friendship but this is challenged when the school's matron divides them.
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Josephine Stewart-Te WhiuDirector
- Erana JamesNellie
- Nathalie MorrisLou
- Manaia HallDaisy
- Rima Te WiataThe Matron
- Aaron JacksonShip Captain
- Molly Jarvis-TaylorNora
- Tōmairangi Paterson-WaakaPolly
- Kylana Peauafi SymondsAnahera
- Isayah SnowPeggy
- Hillary MoulderMary
- Maximus CharterisFreddie
- Stephen LovattGovernment Official
Details
- Released
- 22 August 2024
- Country
- New Zealand, United States of America
- Written by
- Maddie Dai
- Box office
- $376K
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How long is We Were Dangerous?
We Were Dangerous runs 82 minutes (1h 22m).
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Which OTT platform is We Were Dangerous on?
We Were Dangerous isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like We Were Dangerous?
If you liked We Were Dangerous, try Won't Back Down, Eleanor the Great, Adopt a Highway.
Who directed We Were Dangerous?
We Were Dangerous (2024) was directed by Josephine Stewart-Te Whiu and stars Erana James, Nathalie Morris, Manaia Hall.