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Cousins 2021

In rural New Zealand, Mata's lonely childhood is marked by fear and uncertainty, fueling her belief that she has no family. Meanwhile, her cousin Makareta defies tradition to pursue law and search for the missing sibling, leaving behind Missy, a determined guardian of their ancestral land. As outsiders threaten their heritage, hope seems lost until an unexpected turn of events reignites their quest to reunite and reclaim their roots.

In rural New Zealand, Mata's lonely childhood is marked by fear and uncertainty, fueling her belief that she has no family. Meanwhile, her cousin Makareta defies tradition to pursue law and search for the missing sibling, leaving behind Missy, a determined guardian of their ancestral land. As outsiders threaten their heritage, hope seems lost until an unexpected turn of events reignites their quest to reunite and reclaim their roots.

Does Cousins have end credit scenes?

No!

Cousins does not have end credit scenes. You can leave when the credits roll.

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Ratings and Reviews for Cousins

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Metacritic

91

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Rotten Tomatoes
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100%

TOMATOMETER

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85%

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IMDb

6.9 /10

IMDb Rating

TMDB

69

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Letterboxd

3.8

From 20 fan ratings

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