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Ten Canoes

Ten Canoes

Ten Canoes
2006 1h 30m6.7

Ten Canoes

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

AdventureComedyDrama
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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.

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DirectorRolf de Heer
ScreenplayRolf de Heer
StatusReleased
ReleasedJune 29, 2006
CountryAustralia
Languageen
Runtime1h 30m
Budget$2M
Revenue$300,000
Loss$2M
Rating⭐ 6.7 / 10
IMDb⭐ 6.9 / 10
Votes74
GenresAdventure, Comedy, Drama
StudioFandango, Vertigo Productions

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Cast

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Crusoe Kurddal

Ridjimiraril

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Jamie Gulpilil

Dayindi / Yeeralparil

Richard Birrinbirrin

Richard Birrinbirrin

Birrinbirrin

David Gulpilil

David Gulpilil

The Storyteller

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Peter Minygululu

Minygululu

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Frances Djulibing

Nowalingu

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Sonia Djarrabalminym

Banalandju

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Cassandra Malangarri Baker

Munandjarra

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Philip Gudthaykudthay

The Sorcerer

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Peter Djigirr

Canoeist/The Victim/Warrior

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Michael Dawu

Canoeist/The Stranger

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Bobby Bunungurr

Canoeist/Uncle

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Johnny Buniyira

Canoeist/Warrior

🎭

Billy Black

Canoeist/Warrior

🎭

Steven Wilinydjanu Maliburr

Canoeist/Warrior

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Carl Dhalurruma

Canoeist/Warrior

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Kathy Gonun

Birrinbirrin's Wife #1

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Jennifer Djenana

Birrinbirrin's Wife #2

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Frequently Asked Questions about Ten Canoes

Where can I watch Ten Canoes?

Ten Canoes (2006) streaming availability varies by region. Check Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, and other major platforms. It may also be available for digital rental or purchase on Amazon, Apple TV, or Vudu.

What is Ten Canoes about?

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...

Who directed Ten Canoes?

Ten Canoes (2006) was directed by Rolf de Heer. The film is a Adventure, Comedy production with a runtime of 1h 30m, rated 6.7/10.

How long is Ten Canoes?

Ten Canoes runs 1h 30m (90 minutes total). Audience rating: 6.7/10 from 74 votes. Genre: Adventure, Comedy.

Is Ten Canoes worth watching?

Ten Canoes is rated 6.7/10 by 74 viewers — decent with mixed reception. A good pick for Adventure and Comedy fans.