Uproar
Seen it?2023 | 110 min | Drama, Comedy
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Critics loved it (100% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had soft box office and little lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh.
- The mood
- Funny with heart.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 50 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG-13: scary moments. Probably too much for younger kids.
A 17 year-old student is forced to get off the fence he has actively sat on all his life to stand up for himself, his whanau (family) and his future in this heartwarming story of identity.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
100% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$769K worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 38K people sought it out in the past year, and interest is climbing
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Cast & crew
Directed by Paul Middleditch, Hamish Bennett
- Julian DennisonJosh Waaka
- Minnie DriverShirley Waaka
- Rhys DarbyBrother Madigan
- James RollestonJamie Waaka
- Erana JamesSamantha
- Ihaka KellyWayne
- Mabelle DennisonTui
- Jada Fa’atuiGrace Ioane
- Aleni TufugaMr. Ioane
- Craig HallDrybergh