Atanarjuat: The Fast Runner
2002, Inuktitut. Directed by Zacharias Kunuk.
Based on a local legend and set in an unknown era, it deals with universal themes of love, possessiveness, family, jealousy and power. Beautifully shot, and acted by Inuit people, it portrays a time when people fought duels by taking turns to punch each other until one was unconscious, made love on the way to the caribou hunt, ate walrus meat and lit their igloos with seal-oil lamps.
- Runtime
- 2h 52m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Inuktitut
- Rated
- R
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.8/10 from 84 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Atanarjuat: The Fast Runner
Atanarjuat: The Fast Runner isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.
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Cast & crew
- Zacharias KunukDirector
- Natar UngalaaqAtanarjuat
- Sylvia IvaluAtuat
- Peter-Henry ArnatsiaqOki
- Lucy TulugarjukPuja
- Pakak InnuksukAmaqjuaq (as Pakkak Innushuk)
- Madeline IvaluPanikpak
- Pauloosie QulitalikQulitalik / A shaman (as Paul Qulitalik)
- Eugene IpkarnakSauri, the chief
- Neeve IrngautUluriaq
- Abraham UlayurulukTungajuaq
- Apayata KotierkKumaglak
- Mary QulitalikNiriuniq
Details
- Released
- 1 February 2002
- Original title
- ᐊᑕᓈᕐᔪᐊᑦ
- Country
- Canada
- Written by
- Paul Apak Angilirq, Zacharias Kunuk, Herve Paniaq
- Budget
- $1.9M
- Box office
- $3.8M
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What Atanarjuat: The Fast Runner is based on
Atanarjuat: The Fast Runner is adapted from a myths, legends or folklore.
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Atanarjuat: The Fast Runner: quick answers
Is Atanarjuat: The Fast Runner worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.8/10 from 84 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Atanarjuat: The Fast Runner?
Atanarjuat: The Fast Runner runs 172 minutes (2h 52m).
Does Atanarjuat: The Fast Runner have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Atanarjuat: The Fast Runner. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Atanarjuat: The Fast Runner parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Atanarjuat: The Fast Runner is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Atanarjuat: The Fast Runner on?
Atanarjuat: The Fast Runner isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like Atanarjuat: The Fast Runner?
If you liked Atanarjuat: The Fast Runner, try Valhalla Rising, Tuesday, Vesper.
Who directed Atanarjuat: The Fast Runner?
Atanarjuat: The Fast Runner (2002) was directed by Zacharias Kunuk and stars Natar Ungalaaq, Sylvia Ivalu, Peter-Henry Arnatsiaq.
What is Atanarjuat: The Fast Runner based on?
Atanarjuat: The Fast Runner is adapted from a myths, legends or folklore.