Utu
Director: Geoff Murphy
In New Zealand in the 1860s the native Māori people fought the British colonials to keep the land guaranteed to them by treaty. The warrior Te Wheke fights for the British until betrayal leads him to seek utu (revenge). The settler Williamson in turn seeks revenge after Te Wheke attacks his homestead. Meanwhile Wiremu, an officer for the British, seems to think that resistance is futile.
Trailer
Cast
Anzac Wallace
Te Wheke
Bruno Lawrence
Williamson
Tim Elliott
Col. Elliot
Kelly Johnson
Lt. Scott
Wi Kuki Kaa
Wiremu
Ilona Rodgers
Emily
Merata Mita
Matu
Faenza Reuben
Hersare
John Bach
Belcher
Tom Poata
Puni
Tania Bristowe
Kura
Martyn Sanderson
Vicar
In brief
Utu (1983) is a war, adventure, drama film. With an average rating of 7.0/10 from 33 votes, it's a solidly rated pick. The film runs 1h 58min. Check current streaming availability in the "Where to watch" section above.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Utu online?
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How long is Utu?
Utu runs 118 minutes (1h 58min).
What rating does Utu have?
Utu has an average rating of 7.0/10 based on 33 viewer votes on TMDB.
What year is Utu from?
Utu was released in 1983.
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