Ten Canoes
2006, English. Directed by Rolf de Heer & Peter Djigirr.
Ten canoes, three wives, one hundred and fifty spears...trouble
A story within a story within a story. In Australia's Northern Territory, an Aboriginal narrator tells a story about his ancestors on a goose hunt. A youngster on the hunt is being tempted to adultery with his elder brother's wife, so an elder tells him a story from the mythical past about how evil can slip in and cause havoc unless prevented by virtue according to customary tribal law.
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.8/10 from 83 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
- Rolf de HeerDirector
- Peter DjigirrDirector
- Crusoe KurddalRidjimiraril
- Jamie GulpililDayindi / Yeeralparil
- Richard BirrinbirrinBirrinbirrin
- David GulpililThe Storyteller
- Peter Minygululu Minygululu
- Frances DjulibingNowalingu
- Sonia DjarrabalminymBanalandju
- Cassandra Malangarri BakerMunandjarra
- Philip GudthaykudthayThe Sorcerer
- Peter DjigirrCanoeist/The Victim/Warrior
- Michael DawuCanoeist/The Stranger
- Bobby BunungurrCanoeist/Uncle
Details
- Released
- 29 June 2006
- Country
- Australia
- Written by
- Rolf de Heer
- Budget
- $2M
- Box office
- $300K
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Ten Canoes: quick answers
Is Ten Canoes worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.8/10 from 83 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Ten Canoes?
Ten Canoes runs 90 minutes (1h 30m).
Does Ten Canoes have a post-credits scene?
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Ten Canoes parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is Ten Canoes on?
Ten Canoes isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 29 June 2006. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Ten Canoes?
If you liked Ten Canoes, try Hunt for the Wilderpeople, Walkabout, Rabbit-Proof Fence.
Who directed Ten Canoes?
Ten Canoes (2006) was directed by Rolf de Heer and Peter Djigirr and stars Crusoe Kurddal, Jamie Gulpilil, Richard Birrinbirrin.