Movie

Ten Canoes

“Ten canoes, three wives, one hundred and fifty spears...trouble”

★ 6.7(75)20061h 30m

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Good to know

Director: Peter Djigirr, Rolf de Heer
Release date: 2006-06-29
Runtime: 1h 30m
Language: English
Box office: $300,000
Budget: $2,000,000
Status: Released
Country: Australia
Studio: Fandango

Ten Canoes — trailer

About Ten Canoes

Ten Canoes is a 2006 movie in the Adventure, Comedy and Drama genres, directed by Peter Djigirr and Rolf de Heer, starring Crusoe Kurddal, Jamie Gulpilil and Richard Birrinbirrin. It has a runtime of 1 hour 30 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.7/10 from 75 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Ten Canoes in Mexico — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

A story within a story within a story. In Australia's Northern Territory, an Aboriginal narrator tells a story about his ancestors on a goose hunt. A youngster on the hunt is being tempted to adultery with his elder brother's wife, so an elder tells him a story from the mythical past about how evil can slip in and cause havoc unless prevented by virtue according to customary tribal law.

Cast

Crusoe Kurddal

Ridjimiraril

Jamie Gulpilil

Dayindi / Yeeralparil

Richard Birrinbirrin

Birrinbirrin

David Gulpilil

The Storyteller

Peter Minygululu

Minygululu

Frances Djulibing

Nowalingu

Sonia Djarrabalminym

Banalandju

Cassandra Malangarri Baker

Munandjarra

Philip Gudthaykudthay

The Sorcerer

Peter Djigirr

Canoeist/The Victim/Warrior

Michael Dawu

Canoeist/The Stranger

Bobby Bunungurr

Canoeist/Uncle

Themes & keywords

australiaswampcanoetribehuntingdeathstorytellingnative peopleshuntaustralian aboriginal

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Ten Canoes in Mexico?+

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Is Ten Canoes on Netflix?+

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How long is Ten Canoes?+

Ten Canoes has a runtime of 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).

Who stars in Ten Canoes?+

Ten Canoes stars Crusoe Kurddal, Jamie Gulpilil, Richard Birrinbirrin, David Gulpilil and Peter Minygululu .

When did Ten Canoes come out?+

Ten Canoes is a 2006 movie directed by Peter Djigirr and Rolf de Heer.

What genre is Ten Canoes?+

Ten Canoes is Adventure, Comedy and Drama film.

Who directed Ten Canoes?+

Ten Canoes was directed by Peter Djigirr and Rolf de Heer.