River Queen
“With darkness all around, only the heart can see where the forest meets the river.”
Synopsis
In 1860s New Zealand, a young Irish woman desperately trying to find her son finds herself caught on both sides of the lines during the wars between Māori tribes and the British colonial army.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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The River Queen - Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2010-12-16
Top Cast
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Samantha Morton
Sarah O'Brien
Kiefer Sutherland
Doyle
Cliff Curtis
Wiremu
Stephen Rea
Francis
Temuera Morrison
Te Kai Po
Wi Kuki Kaa
Old Rangi
Anton Lesser
Baine
Mark Ruka
Hone
Barry Te Hira
Te Kai Po Lead Warrior
Rawiri Pene
Boy
Mikaila Hutchinson
Young Sarah
Tyson Reweti
Tommy Boy
Grayson Putu
Young Wiremu
Nathan Passfield
Boy (7 years)
Laura Coyte Douglas
Theresa
Julie Ranginui
Old Puhi
Noa Campbell
Kura
Brandon Lakshman
Timoti
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 12, 2005
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Vincent Ward
- Screenplay & Story
- Kely Lyons
- Original Score
- Karl Jenkins
- Original Title
- River Queen
- Country of Origin
- New Zealand, United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, German, Maori
- Runtime
- 1h 54m
- Production Studios
- Silverscreen Films, The Film Consortium, Endgame Entertainment, New Zealand Film Production Fund, New Zealand Film Commission, UK Film Council, Capitol Films, Wayward Films, Australian Film Commission
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Vincent Ward
Kely Lyons, Vincent Ward, Walter Donohue, Louis Nowra, Shane Connaughton, Toa Fraser
Karl Jenkins
Alun Bollinger
Ewa J. Lind
James D. Stern, Eric Watson, Geoff Dixon, Neil Peplow, Don Reynolds
Department Leadership Roster
Vincent Ward
Director
Vincent Ward
Writer
Augie Davis
Stunt Coordinator
Shane Connaughton
Writer
Tim Wong
Stunt Coordinator
George Port
Visual Effects Supervisor
Howard Watkins
Visual Effects Supervisor
Toa Fraser
Writer
Barbara Darragh
Costume Design
Alun Bollinger
Director of Photography
Kely Lyons
Screenplay
Don Reynolds
Producer
Rick Kofoed
Production Design
Ewa J. Lind
Editor
Chris Auty
Producer
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.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About River Queen
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is River Queen about?
In 1860s New Zealand, a young Irish woman desperately trying to find her son finds herself caught on both sides of the lines during the wars between Māori tribes and the British colonial army.
Who directed River Queen?
River Queen was directed by Vincent Ward.
Who stars in River Queen?
The principal cast of River Queen includes Samantha Morton, Kiefer Sutherland, Cliff Curtis, Stephen Rea, Temuera Morrison.
When was River Queen released and how long is it?
River Queen was released in 2005 with a total runtime of 1h 54m.
Who composed the musical score for River Queen?
The original motion picture soundtrack for River Queen was composed by Karl Jenkins.
What is the age rating and content advisory for River Queen?
River Queen holds official age classifications: AU: MA 15+; CA: 18A; FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).