the boat is called a waka
Right wales (see wikipedia for the film and http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Right_whale).
The duration of Whale Rider is 1.68 hours.
Whale Rider was released on 06/06/2003.
The Production Budget for Whale Rider was $4,300,000.
Whale Rider was created on 2002-09-09.
Niki Caro directed the film Whale rider.
In "Whale Rider," the grandfather throws a carved whale tooth overboard, believing it will be retrieved by the whales. This act symbolizes his connection to tradition and the ancestors, as well as his hope for the continuation of the lineage. He expects that the whale will return the tooth as a sign of respect and recognition of their bond with nature.
Whale Rider grossed $39,892,476 worldwide.
Whale Rider grossed $20,779,666 in the domestic market.
This film, Whale Rider, was directed by Niki Caro. The film was released in July 2003.
Its about a stupid baby called kahu who is born and read the book.Warning the book is boring!
There is a long list of awards that "Whale Rider" has won. See the Related Links section below for a link to them.