Rapa Nui
Synopsis
Inter-tribal rivalry leads to a competition to erect a huge Maoi statue in record time before Make can take part in the race to retrieve the egg of a Sooty Tern. The reward for winning this race is to rule the island for one year.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Rapa Nui - Original Theatrical TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2015-10-23
Top Cast
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Jason Scott Lee
Noro
Esai Morales
Make
Sandrine Holt
Ramana
Eru Potaka-Dewes
Ariki-mau
Emilio Tuki Hito
Messenger
Gordon Toi Hatfield
Riro
Frenxa Reuben
Heke
Hori Ahipene
Overseer
Chiefy Elkington
Fisherman
Ruihana Rewa
Old Woman
George Henare
Tupa
Rawiri Paratene
Priest
Pete Smith
Priest
Mario Gaoa
Short Ears
Cliff Curtis
Short Ears
Willie Davis
Short Ears
Lawrence Makoare
Atta
Nathaniel Lees
Long Ear Chief
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 9, 1994
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$20M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$305K
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.02x
-$19.7M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kevin Reynolds
- Screenplay & Story
- Tim Rose Price, Kevin Reynolds
- Original Score
- Stewart Copeland
- Original Title
- Rapa Nui
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Production Budget
- $20M
- Worldwide Gross
- $305K
- Production Studios
- Tig Productions, Majestic Films International, Newcomm, RCS, Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kevin Reynolds
Tim Rose Price, Kevin Reynolds
Stewart Copeland
Stephen F. Windon
Peter Boyle
Kevin Costner, Guy East, Barrie M. Osborne, Jim Wilson
Department Leadership Roster
Kevin Reynolds
Director
Tim Rose Price
Screenplay
Kevin Reynolds
Screenplay
Kevin Costner
Producer
Jim Wilson
Producer
Stewart Copeland
Original Music Composer
Stephen F. Windon
Director of Photography
Peter Boyle
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rapa Nui
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Rapa Nui about?
Inter-tribal rivalry leads to a competition to erect a huge Maoi statue in record time before Make can take part in the race to retrieve the egg of a Sooty Tern. The reward for winning this race is to rule the island for one year.
Who directed Rapa Nui?
Rapa Nui was directed by Kevin Reynolds.
Who stars in Rapa Nui?
The principal cast of Rapa Nui includes Jason Scott Lee, Esai Morales, Sandrine Holt, Eru Potaka-Dewes, Emilio Tuki Hito.
When was Rapa Nui released and how long is it?
Rapa Nui was released in 1994 with a total runtime of 1h 47m.
What was the box office and production budget of Rapa Nui?
Rapa Nui had a reported production budget of $20M and grossed $305K at the worldwide box office (0.02 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Rapa Nui?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Rapa Nui was composed by Stewart Copeland.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Rapa Nui?
Rapa Nui holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).