Mahana
From the author of Whale Rider, the screenwriter of Master and Commander and the producer and director of Once Were Warriors comes a profound and enduring tale of rural family life.
2016 | 103m | English
Popularity: 1 (history)
| Director: | Lee Tamahori |
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| Writer: | Witi Ihimaera, John Collee |
| Staring: |
| 1960s, East Coast of New Zealand. Two Māori sheep-shearing families, the Mahanas and the Poatas, are longstanding enemies and commercial rivals. 14-year-old Simeon Mahana, the youngest son of the youngest son is in conflict with his traditionalist grandfather, Tamihana. As Simeon unravels the truth behind the longstanding family vendetta he risks not just his own future prospects but the cohesion of the entire tight-knit society. | |
| Release Date: | Sep 01, 2016 |
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| Director: | Lee Tamahori |
| Writer: | Witi Ihimaera, John Collee |
| Genres: | Drama |
| Keywords | new zealand, farm, rural area, grudge, 1960s |
| Production Companies | New Zealand Film Commission, Wild Bunch Distribution, Jump Film and Television, Hopscotch Entertainment One |
| Box Office |
Revenue: $0
Budget: $0 |
| Updates |
Updated: Oct 10, 2025 Entered: Apr 20, 2024 |
| Name | Character |
|---|---|
| Temuera Morrison | Grandfather Tamihana Mahana |
| Akuhata Keefe | Simeon Mahana |
| Nancy Brunning | Ramona Mahana |
| Jim Moriarty | Rupeni Poata |
| Regan Taylor | Joshua Mahana |
| Maria Walker | Huria Mahana |
| Sienna MacKinlay | Gloria Mahana |
| Tuhiwhakauraoterangi Wallace-Ihakara | Hope Mahana |
| Kyra McRae | Faith Mahana |
| Eds Eramiha | Pani |
| Ngahuia Piripi | Miriam Mahana |
| Matariki Whatarau | Mohi |
| Miriama McDowell | Aunt Saphora |
| Aroha Rawson | Aunt Ruth |
| Yvonne Porter | Poppy Poata |
| Te Kohe Tuhaka | Caesar Poata |
| James Tito | Hone |
| Mark Ruka | Maatiu |
| Paddy Church | Mihaera Poata |
| Fraser Brown | Mr. McKenzie |
| Adam Gardiner | Dr. Gillespie |
| Te Kaha Jonathan | Pupil |
| Stephen Lovatt | Judge Hughes |
| Edwin Wright | Defence Lawyer |
| Aaron Ward | Prosecution Lawyer |
| Miranda Wilson | Clerk Simpson |
| Paul Yates | Minister |
| Joe Naden | Paramount Chief |
| John Ruka | Manuhiri Chief |
| Tania Anderson | Cinema Usher |
| Greg Johnson | Golden Shears Commentator |
| John Leigh | Golden Shears Announcer |
| Josephine Stewart-Te Whiu | Zelda |
| Jim Birchall | Doorman |
| Grae Burton | Young Collins |
| Alistair Browning | Mr. Mervyn Williams |
| Jack Walley | Cinema Projectionist |
| Yusuf Ahmed | Josh |
| Jitesh Mahana | Jitesh Mahana |
| Name | Job |
|---|---|
| Ginny Loane | Director of Photography |
| Witi Ihimaera | Novel |
| Mahuia Bridgman-Cooper | Original Music Composer |
| Tama Waipara | Original Music Composer |
| Michael Horton | Editor |
| Jonathan Woodford-Robinson | Editor |
| Mark Robins | Production Design |
| Ross McGarva | Art Direction |
| Peter Sweeney | Art Direction |
| Abi Wollcombe | Set Decoration |
| Liz McGregor | Costume Design |
| Lee Tamahori | Director |
| John Collee | Screenplay |
| Ashlee Fidow | Stunts |
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Janine Dickins | Producer |
| Robin Scholes | Producer |
| Timothy White | Executive Producer |
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Popularity History
| Year | Month | Avg | Max | Min |
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| 2024 | 4 | 5 | 11 | 2 |
| 2024 | 5 | 7 | 11 | 3 |
| 2024 | 6 | 6 | 14 | 2 |
| 2024 | 7 | 6 | 12 | 2 |
| 2024 | 8 | 4 | 9 | 2 |
| 2024 | 9 | 2 | 6 | 1 |
| 2024 | 10 | 3 | 9 | 1 |
| 2024 | 11 | 2 | 5 | 1 |
| 2024 | 12 | 3 | 8 | 1 |
| 2025 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 1 |
| 2025 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| 2025 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| 2025 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 2025 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 2025 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 2025 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2025 | 9 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| 2025 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Trending Position
| Year | Month | High | Avg |
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| 2025 | 10 | 804 | 878 |