Whale Rider
Type: Book
As of November 2026, Whale Rider has been mentioned in one podcast episode on SmartLess (Aug 2025).
Whale Rider is a 2002 New Zealand drama film written and directed by Niki Caro, based on the 1987 novel by Witi Ihimaera. The film stars Keisha Castle-Hughes as Kahu Paikea Apirana, a twelve-year-old Māori girl whose ambition is to become the chief of the tribe. Her grandfather believes that this is a role reserved for males only. A coproduction between New Zealand and Germany, the film was shot on location in Whangara, the setting of the novel.
| Mentioned in | 1 episode on 1 podcast (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Aug 2025 on SmartLess |
| Author | Niki Caro (Director) |
| Published | 2002 |
| Publisher | South Pacific Pictures |
Who talks about Whale Rider on podcasts?
Whale Rider came up; the most recent mention was Aug 2025 on SmartLess.
- Jason Momoa | SmartLess on SmartLess (Aug 2025)
What is Whale Rider mentioned alongside?
Whale Rider is most often mentioned alongside Will Arnett, Colorado and China.
Mentioned together: Will Arnett, Colorado, China, Hawaii, Iowa, Red Hot Chili Peppers, New Zealand, Sean Hayes, New York, New York, Dune