Taika Waititi’s We Were Dangerous Trailer Sets Release Date for SXSW Award-Winning Movie | Exclusive

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ComingSoon can exclusively reveal the trailer for The Forge’s We Were Dangerous.

The movie titled “We Were Dangerous” is a fresh take on coming-of-age dramas, serving as the directorial first feature by Josephine Stewart-Te Whiu. This groundbreaking film was given executive production by Taika Waititi, and it made its debut at SXSW 2024, where it received a Special Jury Award.

Check out the exclusive We Were Dangerous trailer below (watch more trailers and clips):

What is We Were Dangerous about?

The Trailer of “We Were Dangerous” depicts a group of teenage girls stranded on a remote island in 1954, following their transfer to a corrective facility known as Te Motu School for Troubled and Delinquent Girls. As they forge connections among themselves, these girls challenge the institution’s religious brainwashing.

1) In this movie, Rima Te Wiata, Erana James, Nathalie Morris, and Manaia Hall are the main actors. Maddie Dai wrote the screenplay, while Carthew Neal, Bill Way, Elliott Whitton, Emily Gotto, and Waititi all serve as executive producers. Morgan Waru and Polly Fryer are the producers, and it was shot in Ōtautahi Christchurch, New Zealand.

2) The film features Rima Te Wiata, Erana James, Nathalie Morris, and Manaia Hall as its stars. Maddie Dai is responsible for the screenplay, with Carthew Neal, Bill Way, Elliott Whitton, Emily Gotto, and Waititi serving as executive producers. The movie’s production team consists of Morgan Waru and Polly Fryer, and it was filmed in Ōtautahi Christchurch, Aotearoa New Zealand.

3) This film has Rima Te Wiata, Erana James, Nathalie Morris, and Manaia Hall as its cast members. Maddie Dai crafted the screenplay, while Carthew Neal, Bill Way, Elliott Whitton, Emily Gotto, and Waititi act as executive producers. Morgan Waru and Polly Fryer serve as producers for this production, which was filmed in Ōtautahi Christchurch, New Zealand.

4) The actors in the movie include Rima Te Wiata, Erana James, Nathalie Morris, and Manaia Hall. Maddie Dai wrote the script, and Carthew Neal, Bill Way, Elliott Whitton, Emily Gotto, and Waititi serve as executive producers. Morgan Waru and Polly Fryer are the producers for this film, which was shot in Ōtautahi Christchurch, Aotearoa New Zealand.

5) In the movie, you will see Rima Te Wiata, Erana James, Nathalie Morris, and Manaia Hall as the leading characters. Maddie Dai wrote the screenplay, with Carthew Neal, Bill Way, Elliott Whitton, Emily Gotto, and Waititi acting as executive producers. The production team consists of Morgan Waru and Polly Fryer, who oversaw filming in Ōtautahi Christchurch, Aotearoa New Zealand.

Stewart-Te Whiu stated, “I believe that society has always sought to regulate our bodies and relationships. But here’s the thing – it’s had its day. It’s time to throw out the rulebook. This film is a heartfelt tribute to the strong, humorous, and multifaceted connections among women. Let’s celebrate girlhood’s power. Are you prepared, North America?

Mark Sayre, CEO of Forge, stated, “Josephine Stewart-Te Whiu’s ‘We Were Dangerous’ is the precise type of bold, immediate, and uniquely innovative storytelling that Forge was designed to support. This powerful feature debut is a crucial, emotionally charged tale of resistance, girlhood, and survival that transcends its historical context. We are privileged to introduce this exceptional film to North American viewers and eagerly anticipate their engagement with its raw emotion, captivating performances, and unyielding perspective on the big screen.

On April 4, 2025, the movie “We Were Dangerous” is set to hit the screens in Los Angeles, New York City, San Francisco, Austin, and Seattle. From April 11, 2025 onwards, it will be shown in more locations across other markets as well.

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2025-03-11 20:11