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Ten Canoes

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

★ 6.8 TMDB Rating · 83 votes

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.

Release date
Jun 29, 2006
Original language
English
Origin
Australia

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United Kingdom
Streaming on Prime Video
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Australia
Streaming on Prime Video, SBS On Demand, 10Rent or buy on Amazon Video, Fetch TV, Beamafilm

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Ten Canoes release dates by country

Ten Canoes was released in cinemas on Jun 29, 2006 (Australia).

CountryIn cinemasDigitalAge rating
AustraliaJun 29, 2006——
United StatesJun 1, 2007——
United KingdomJun 1, 2007——
CanadaSep 7, 2006——
FranceDec 20, 2006——

Digital = first release online to rent, buy or stream. Dates as reported to TMDB.

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