We Were Dangerous
Synopsis
Nellie, Daisy and Lou attend an institution for delinquent girls on an isolated island in 1954. The trio rail against the system, finding strength in their friendship but this is challenged when the school's matron divides them.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2024-06-11
Top Cast
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Erana James
Nellie
Nathalie Morris
Lou
Manaia Hall
Daisy
Rima Te Wiata
The Matron
Aaron Jackson
Ship Captain
Molly Jarvis-Taylor
Nora
Tōmairangi Paterson-Waaka
Polly
Kylana Peauafi Symonds
Anahera
Isayah Snow
Peggy
Hillary Moulder
Mary
Maximus Charteris
Freddie
Stephen Lovatt
Government Official
Stephen Tamarapa
Barry
Roy Snow
Silent Official
Charze Wharemate-Edwards
Jean
Billie Nuku
Patricia
Portia Regan
Nancy
Arihia Hoani
Mere
Release History & Theatrical Window
Sydney Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
December 4, 2024
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$376K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Josephine Stewart-Te Whiu
- Screenplay & Story
- Maddie Dai
- Original Score
- Cam Ballantyne
- Original Title
- We Were Dangerous
- Country of Origin
- New Zealand, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Worldwide Gross
- $376K
- Production Studios
- Fit Via Vi, Piki Films, The Forge
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Josephine Stewart-Te Whiu
Maddie Dai
Cam Ballantyne
Maria Ines Manchego
Hansjörg Weißbrich, Richard Shaw
Emily Gotto, Elliott Whitton, Bill Way, Taika Waititi, Morgan Waru
Department Leadership Roster
Maria Ines Manchego
Director of Photography
Maddie Dai
Screenplay
Josephine Stewart-Te Whiu
Director
Daisy Marcuzzi
Costume Design
Hansjörg Weißbrich
Editor
Richard Shaw
Editor
Morgan Waru
Producer
Polly Fryer
Producer
Cam Ballantyne
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About We Were Dangerous
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What is We Were Dangerous about?
Nellie, Daisy and Lou attend an institution for delinquent girls on an isolated island in 1954. The trio rail against the system, finding strength in their friendship but this is challenged when the school's matron divides them.
Who directed We Were Dangerous?
We Were Dangerous was directed by Josephine Stewart-Te Whiu.
Who stars in We Were Dangerous?
The principal cast of We Were Dangerous includes Erana James, Nathalie Morris, Manaia Hall, Rima Te Wiata, Aaron Jackson.
When was We Were Dangerous released and how long is it?
We Were Dangerous was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 1h 22m.
How much did We Were Dangerous make at the box office?
We Were Dangerous grossed $376K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for We Were Dangerous?
The original motion picture soundtrack for We Were Dangerous was composed by Cam Ballantyne.
What is the age rating and content advisory for We Were Dangerous?
We Were Dangerous holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.).