Once Were Warriors

1h 39m · 1994 · Directed by Lee Tamahori · 4.0 / 5 on Letterboxd

Once Were Warriors (1994) runs 1h 39m, directed by Lee Tamahori. It is one of 3,647 films in the 100 Minute Movies catalog — every one rated 3.0 or higher by Letterboxd members and short enough to finish in an evening.

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.

Genres: Drama

No US streaming listed when we last checked (9 July 2026). Availability changes often.