In the Fire of War
Ka Whawhai Tonu
“A battle fought with impossible odds between Māori and the Colonial forces.”
Synopsis
Two young teenagers are forced to take control of their own destiny amid the chaos of a pivotal battle in New Zealand’s first land wars in 1864.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Ka Whawhai Tonu - Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2024-04-02
Top Cast
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Temuera Morrison
Rewi Maniapoto
Paku Fernandez
Haki
Hinerangi Harawira-Nicholas
Kopu
Jason Flemyng
Daniel Morgan
Cliff Curtis
Wi Toka
Te Wakaunua Te Kurapa
Te Whenuanui
Miriama Smith
Hine-i-Turama
Tuwhanauroa Rangihau
Mohi
Matia Mitai
Ka
Ria Paki
Hinepau
Hiwa Maiio Waerea
Baby Rau
Taaroto Tuapiki
Waiaro
Kataraina Howden-Borell
Riro
Ninakaye Taanetinorau
Ripeka
Matariki Whatarau
Ropata
Jack Barry
Sergeant Taylor
Naatana Mika
Puku
Te Rawhitiroa Bosch
William Mair
Release History & Theatrical Window
Sydney Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
June 13, 2025
Wide Cinema Exhibition
June 4, 2025
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mike Jonathan
- Screenplay & Story
- Tim Worrall
- Original Score
- Tiki Taane, Arli Liberman
- Original Title
- Ka Whawhai Tonu
- Country of Origin
- New Zealand, Australia
- Spoken Languages
- English, Maori
- Runtime
- 1h 55m
- Production Studios
- Transmission Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mike Jonathan
Tim Worrall
Tiki Taane, Arli Liberman
Grant McKinnon
Te Rurehe Paki, Martin Brinkler
Piripi Curtis, Thomas Toby Parkinson, Christina Milligan
Department Leadership Roster
Piripi Curtis
Producer
Tim Worrall
Writer
Thomas Toby Parkinson
Producer
Mike Jonathan
Director
Te Rurehe Paki
Editor
Martin Brinkler
Editor
Grant McKinnon
Director of Photography
Tiki Taane
Original Music Composer
Arli Liberman
Original Music Composer
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
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
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 In the Fire of War
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What is In the Fire of War about?
Two young teenagers are forced to take control of their own destiny amid the chaos of a pivotal battle in New Zealand’s first land wars in 1864.
Who directed In the Fire of War?
In the Fire of War was directed by Mike Jonathan.
Who stars in In the Fire of War?
The principal cast of In the Fire of War includes Temuera Morrison, Paku Fernandez, Hinerangi Harawira-Nicholas, Jason Flemyng, Cliff Curtis.
When was In the Fire of War released and how long is it?
In the Fire of War was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 1h 55m.
Who composed the musical score for In the Fire of War?
The original motion picture soundtrack for In the Fire of War was composed by Tiki Taane, Arli Liberman.
What is the age rating and content advisory for In the Fire of War?
In the Fire of War holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).