Whina
2022, English. Directed by James Napier Robertson & Paula Whetu Jones.
The mother of the nation.
The story of Dame Whina Cooper, the beloved Māori matriarch who worked tirelessly to improve the rights of her people, especially women. Flawed yet resilient, Whina tells the story of a woman formed by tradition, compelled by innovation, and guided by an instinct for equality and justice whose legacy as the Te Whaea o te Motu (Mother of the Nation) was an inspiration to an entire country.
- Runtime
- 1h 52m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- James Napier RobertsonDirector
- Paula Whetu JonesDirector
- Rena OwenOlder Whina Cooper
- James RollestonGabriel
- Wayne HapiHeremia Te Wake
- Erroll ShandFather Mulder
- Vinnie BennettWilliam Cooper
- Tioreore Ngatai-MelbourneTeenage Whina Cooper
- Jayden DanielsCyril
- Miriama McDowellYounger Whina Cooper
- Kali KopaeMira Szászy
- Sarah ValentineElaine
- Briar RoseStacey
- Awa PunaPattie
Details
- Released
- 23 June 2022
- Country
- New Zealand
- Written by
- James Lucas, Paula Whetu Jones, James Napier Robertson
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How long is Whina?
Whina runs 112 minutes (1h 52m).
Does Whina have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is Whina on?
Whina isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 23 June 2022. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Whina?
If you liked Whina, try Radium Girls, Munich - The Edge of War, Origin.
Who directed Whina?
Whina (2022) was directed by James Napier Robertson and Paula Whetu Jones and stars Rena Owen, James Rolleston, Wayne Hapi.