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Ten Canoes

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

6.7(79)20061h 30m2

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.

  • TMDB

    6.7/10

    79 votes

Status
Released
Budget
$2M
Box office
$300K
Language
English
  • australia
  • swamp
  • canoe
  • tribe
  • hunting
  • death
  • storytelling
  • native peoples
  • hunt
  • australian aboriginal

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Release dates

  • United StatesUS

    • Theatrical1 Jun 2007
  • United KingdomGB

    • Theatrical1 Jun 2007
  • AustraliaAU

    • Theatrical29 Jun 2006
  • CanadaCA

    • Theatrical7 Sept 2006
  • FranceFR

    • Theatrical20 Dec 2006

Frequently asked questions

When was Ten Canoes released?
Ten Canoes was released on 29 June 2006.
Where can I watch Ten Canoes online?
Ten Canoes is available on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Amazon Video, Fetch TV, Beamafilm in AU. Use the Watch now links in the Where to watch section for official pages.
Is there a Hindi trailer for Ten Canoes?
No verified Hindi trailer for Ten Canoes is available yet. Only the original-language trailer is listed.
What is the rating of Ten Canoes?
Ten Canoes holds a 6.7/10 audience score from 79 votes.
Who directed Ten Canoes?
Ten Canoes (2006) was directed by Rolf de Heer.
How long is Ten Canoes?
Ten Canoes runs for 1h 30m.

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