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	'Whale Rider' Starring: Keisha Castle-Hughes, Rawiri Paratene, Vicky Haughton, Cliff Curtis, Grant Roa Director: Niki Caro MPAA rating: PG-13 for brief language and a momentary drug reference Running time: 105 minutes Release date: June 27 Where "Whale Rider" is playing. More New Releases

The story: A contemporary story of love, rejection and triumph as a young girl fights to fulfill her destiny within a Maori tribe.

Critics' Reviews

Chris Garcia, American-Statesman:

"Its dearth of levity is compensated by a wealth of heart and humanity."
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Washington Post:

"..a thoughtful, vivid spiritual coming-of-age story that transcends its particular cultural context."
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Los Angeles Times:

"..a substantial film of unexpected emotional force."
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