Uproar
“Follow your heart. Find your voice.”
Synopsis
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-08-14
Top Cast
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Julian Dennison
Josh Waaka
Minnie Driver
Shirley Waaka
Rhys Darby
Brother Madigan
James Rolleston
Jamie Waaka
Erana James
Samantha
Ihaka Kelly
Wayne
Mabelle Dennison
Tui
Jada Fa’atui
Grace Ioane
Aleni Tufuga
Mr. Ioane
Craig Hall
Drybergh
Mark Mitchinson
Principal Slane
Milo Cawthorne
Kenneth
Byron Coll
Bullivant
Hannah Marshall
Deborah
Ascia Maybury
Mrs. MacMenigall
Jeff Szusterman
Andrew
John Leigh
Dennis
Troy Kingi
Pita Waaka
Release History & Theatrical Window
Birrarangga Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
March 15, 2024
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$740K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Paul Middleditch, Hamish Bennett
- Screenplay & Story
- Hamish Bennett, Sonia Whiteman
- Original Title
- Uproar
- Country of Origin
- New Zealand
- Spoken Languages
- English, Maori
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Worldwide Gross
- $740K
- Production Studios
- Firefly Films, Caravan Carpark Films, New Zealand Film Commission, Kingston Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Paul Middleditch, Hamish Bennett
Hamish Bennett, Sonia Whiteman
Maria Ines Manchego
Emma Slade, Sandra Kailahi, Angela Cudd, Troy Lum
Department Leadership Roster
Paul Middleditch
Director
Hamish Bennett
Director
Hamish Bennett
Writer
Sonia Whiteman
Writer
Emma Slade
Producer
Sandra Kailahi
Producer
Angela Cudd
Producer
Maria Ines Manchego
Director of Photography
Sacha Young
Costume Design
John Harding
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for 12 years and over.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Uproar
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Uproar about?
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.
Who directed Uproar?
Uproar was directed by Paul Middleditch, Hamish Bennett.
Who stars in Uproar?
The principal cast of Uproar includes Julian Dennison, Minnie Driver, Rhys Darby, James Rolleston, Erana James.
When was Uproar released and how long is it?
Uproar was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 1h 50m.
How much did Uproar make at the box office?
Uproar grossed $740K in worldwide ticket sales.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Uproar?
Uproar holds official age classifications: GB: 12 (Suitable only for 12 years and over.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).