Mārama
“A Māori gothic story of retribution.”
Synopsis
1859. When a young Māori woman is summoned from New Zealand to North Yorkshire, she uncovers her horrific colonial heritage and is compelled to confront and destroy the titled Englishman who devastated her family.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Official US TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2026-03-24
Top Cast
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Ariāna Osborne
Mary
Toby Stephens
Nathaniel Cole
Umi Myers
Peggy
Erroll Shand
Jack Fenton
Jordan Mooney
Arthur Cole
Evelyn Towersy
Anne
Mihi Te Rauhi Daniels
Hinemoana
Turia Schmidt-Peke
Arorangi
Elliot Blakely
Thomas Boyd
Jonno Roberts
Driver
Colin McColl
Doctor
Paul Stroobant
Coachman
John Davern
Valet
Elliot Andrews
Wilkie
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 53 DaysMelbourne International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
April 17, 2026
Wide Cinema Exhibition
June 9, 2026
VOD & Digital Platforms
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Taratoa Stappard
- Screenplay & Story
- Taratoa Stappard
- Original Score
- Rob Thorne, Karl Sölve Steven
- Original Title
- Mārama
- Country of Origin
- Australia, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Maori
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Production Studios
- Sweetshop & Green, Vendetta Films, MPI Media Group
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Taratoa Stappard
Taratoa Stappard
Rob Thorne, Karl Sölve Steven
Gin Loane
Dan Kircher
Victoria Dabbs, Sharlene George, Paraone Gloyne, Gal Greenspan, Rouzie Hassanova
Department Leadership Roster
Taratoa Stappard
Director
Taratoa Stappard
Writer
Sharlene George
Producer
Paraone Gloyne
Producer
Rouzie Hassanova
Producer
RickyLee Waipuka-Russell
Producer
Rob Thorne
Original Music Composer
Gin Loane
Director of Photography
Dan Kircher
Editor
Karl Sölve Steven
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
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Mārama
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What is Mārama about?
1859. When a young Māori woman is summoned from New Zealand to North Yorkshire, she uncovers her horrific colonial heritage and is compelled to confront and destroy the titled Englishman who devastated her family.
Who directed Mārama?
Mārama was directed by Taratoa Stappard.
Who stars in Mārama?
The principal cast of Mārama includes Ariāna Osborne, Toby Stephens, Umi Myers, Erroll Shand, Jordan Mooney.
When was Mārama released and how long is it?
Mārama was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.
Who composed the musical score for Mārama?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Mārama was composed by Rob Thorne, Karl Sölve Steven.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Mārama?
Mārama holds official age classifications: FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).