Cousins
“Three cousins. Three journeys. Woven together through time.”
Synopsis
Connected by blood but separated by circumstances, three cousins spend a lifetime in search of each other.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Cousins TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-07-15
Top Cast
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Tanea Heke
Older Mata
Rachel House
Older Missy
Briar Grace Smith
Older Makareta
Ana Scotney
Younger Mata
Tioreore Ngatai-Melbourne
Younger Makareta
Cian Elyse White
Gloria
Miriama Smith
Keita
Chelsie Preston Crayford
Older Jean
Cohen Holloway
Older Bobby
Kirk Torrance
Older Sonny
Calvin Tuteao
Older Hamuera
Sylvia Rands
Mrs. Parkinson
Hariata Moriarty
Younger Missy
Erroll Anderson
Tipi
Gentiane Lupi
Orphanage Matron
Freya Milner
Orphanage Maid
Himiona Grace
Busker
Richard Falkner
Street Preacher
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 22, 2021
VOD & Digital Platforms
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$20M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Briar Grace Smith, Ainsley Gardiner
- Screenplay & Story
- Patricia Grace, Briar Grace Smith
- Original Score
- Warren Maxwell
- Original Title
- Cousins
- Country of Origin
- New Zealand
- Spoken Languages
- Maori, English
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Budget
- $20M
- Production Studios
- Miss Conception Films, NZ on Air, New Zealand Film Commission, Whenua Films, Te Māngai Pāho
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Briar Grace Smith, Ainsley Gardiner
Patricia Grace, Briar Grace Smith
Warren Maxwell
Raymond Edwards
Angela Boyd, Carly Turner, Chris Plummer
Georgina Allison Conder, Ainsley Gardiner, Libby Hakaraia
Department Leadership Roster
Warren Maxwell
Original Music Composer
Sacha Young
Costume Design
Kate Logan
Production Design
Georgina Allison Conder
Producer
Ainsley Gardiner
Producer
Libby Hakaraia
Producer
Briar Grace Smith
Writer
Briar Grace Smith
Director
Ainsley Gardiner
Director
Angela Boyd
Editor
Carly Turner
Editor
Raymond Edwards
Director of Photography
Chris Plummer
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
Suitable only for 12 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Cousins
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Cousins about?
Connected by blood but separated by circumstances, three cousins spend a lifetime in search of each other.
Who directed Cousins?
Cousins was directed by Briar Grace Smith, Ainsley Gardiner.
Who stars in Cousins?
The principal cast of Cousins includes Tanea Heke, Rachel House, Briar Grace Smith, Ana Scotney, Tioreore Ngatai-Melbourne.
When was Cousins released and how long is it?
Cousins was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
Who composed the musical score for Cousins?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Cousins was composed by Warren Maxwell.
Is Cousins based on a book or true story?
Cousins is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Patricia Grace".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Cousins?
Cousins holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); GB: 12 (Suitable only for 12 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).