Crooked Earth
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Based on audience scoresWill Bastion returns home from the army after an absence of 20 years to bury his father, the former chief of thee Maori tribe, Ngati Kaipuku. The eldest son, he is reluctant to inherit his fathers role, so it is taken more willingly by his younger brother, Kahu. Kahu is the leader of a band of drug dealers and trouble-makers who ride horses through the middle of town, wrecking peoples gardens. Under the guise of refusal of a land settlement, Kahu makes a large marijuana deal with some murdering city folk. Will must choose between loyalty for his brother and his father, Maori tradition, and contemporary financial issues.
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Frequently asked questions about Crooked Earth
Where can I watch Crooked Earth?
Crooked Earth is available to stream on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, YouTube Free, and Tubi TV in the US. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
What is Crooked Earth about?
Will Bastion returns home from the army after an absence of 20 years to bury his father, the former chief of thee Maori tribe, Ngati Kaipuku. The eldest son, he is reluctant to inherit his fathers role, so it is taken more willingly by his younger brother, Kahu. Kahu is the leader of a band of drug dealers and trouble-makers who ride horses through the middle of town, wrecking peoples gardens. Under the guise of refusal of a land settlement, Kahu makes a large marijuana deal with some murdering city folk. Will must choose between loyalty for his brother and his father, Maori tradition, and contemporary financial issues.
What are the ratings for Crooked Earth?
Crooked Earth scores 7.5 on The Movie Database, 5.6 on IMDb, and 66% on Rotten Tomatoes.
Who stars in Crooked Earth?
Crooked Earth stars Temuera Morrison, Jaime Passier-Armstrong, Lawrence Makoare, Quinton Hita, and Nancy Brunning.
When did Crooked Earth come out?
Crooked Earth was released in 2001.
Ratings and streaming availability are aggregated from third-party sources; metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Last updated August 2026.