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Ten Canoes (2007): Ratings & Box Office

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Ten Canoes is a 2007 adventure drama directed by Peter Djigirr and Rolf de Heer. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes and earned $3.4 million worldwide. Critics gave it 82 on Metacritic.

worldwide gross
$3.4M
Metascore
82
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Ten Canoes (2007) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 30m (90 min)
Directors
Peter Djigirr and Rolf de Heer
Genres
Adventure , Drama , Comedy
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Ten Canoes About?

The premise of Ten Canoes without spoilers.

This Australian adventure follows young warrior Dayindi as he journeys through the wilderness to gather eggs. During his quest, he becomes immersed in a captivating story told by his brother, Minygululu. The narrative recounts a tale of love, betrayal, and revenge, revealing parallels to Dayindi's own experiences. The interwoven stories create a mesmerizing blend of reality and ancient myth, exploring themes of family and responsibility within a rich cultural setting.

Ten Canoes Themes & Keywords

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Crew

The Director of Ten Canoes

Directed by Peter Djigirr and Rolf de Heer.

From the directors

More from Peter Djigirr and Rolf de Heer

More films directed by Peter Djigirr and Rolf de Heer, best-rated first: Charlie's Country, The Tracker, Alexandra's Project and The Survival of Kindness.

Ratings

Ten Canoes Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Ten Canoes 82 on Metacritic.

Box office

Ten Canoes Box Office

Ten Canoes grossed $3.4 million worldwide. $283,654 came from the US and Canada and $3.1 million (92%) from the rest of the world.

2007 box office

Worldwide gross

$3.4M

US & Canada
$283.7K
International
$3.1M
US & Canada 8% Rest of the world 92%
Videos

Ten Canoes Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Ten Canoes.

Official Trailer - TEN CANOES (2006, Rolf de Heer, Crusoe Kurddal, Jamie Gulpilil, David Gulpilil)
Details

Ten Canoes Also Known As

16 alternative titles, including “10 Canoes” and “Dieci canoe”.

Also known as
  • 10 Canoes
  • Dieci canoe
  • 열 척의 카누
  • 10 Kanus
  • 150 Speere und 3 Frauen
  • 10 canoe
  • 10 canoés
  • 150 lances et 3 épouses
  • Tíz kenu
  • עשרה קאנו
  • Dez Canoas
  • Десет канута
+4 more
  • Dziesięć czółen
  • 十只独木舟
  • Десять лодок
  • Deset kánoí

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FAQ

Ten Canoes FAQ: Box Office, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Ten Canoes, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Ten Canoes?

Ten Canoes runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).

When was Ten Canoes released?

Ten Canoes was released on June 1, 2007.

Who directed Ten Canoes?

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

How much did Ten Canoes make at the box office?

Ten Canoes grossed $3.4 million worldwide ($283,654 domestic, $3.1 million international).

How is Ten Canoes rated?

Ten Canoes has 82 on Metacritic and 67% on TMDB.

Does Ten Canoes have a post-credit scene?

No. Ten Canoes has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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