Once Were Warriors (1994)

Their People Once Were Warriors. But Once... Was a Long Time Ago

102 min★ 7.9 · 39,798 votes

• Crime
• Drama

In a violent relationship, it takes a mother’s strength to save herself and her children from the man she loved. Once Were Warriors is a violent love story set against a contemporary urban backdrop.

Release date

September 2, 1994

Country of origin

New Zealand

Budget

$950,000

Box office

$6,700,000