Rena Owen - Actor Profile

Rena Owen

Acting
40Total Films
7.6 Highest Rated
Born: Jul 22, 1962
Birth Place: Bay of Islands, New Zealand

About Rena Owen

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Rena Owen is a New Zealand actress in film, theatre and television. She is of Maori and Pakeha (European) descent. Owen is most well known in the lead role of Beth in the cult classic movie Once Were Warriors (1994) directed by Lee Tamahori. The role earned Owen a number of awards including Best Actress at the Montreal World Film Festival and San Diego International Film Festival. Owen has also worked with arthouse director Rolf de Heer, one of Australia's most well known directors, in the film Dance Me to My Song (1998). Owen played the role of Rix in the movie which earned her a nomination for Best Supporting Actress at the AFI Awards. Description above from the Wikipedia article Rena Owen, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Rena Owen reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 40 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Rena Owen's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.

The "Box Office" Signature

With a 23% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Rena Owen remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Whina, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Rena Owen Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Rena Owen's career based on audience ratings.

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Rena Owen.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2026 Moana Gramma Tala Flop Similar →
2024 A Mistake Tessa Average Similar →
2023 Maya Sandy Flop Similar →
2022 Whina Older Whina Cooper Super Hit Similar →
2020 Without a Body - Flop Similar →
2019 Escape and Evasion Michelle Pennyshaw Average Similar →
2015 The Last Witch Hunter Glaeser Average Similar →
2014 The Dead Lands Grandmother Average Similar →
2014 Once Were Warriors: Where Are They Now? Self Hit Similar →
2014 The Last Survivors Claire Average Similar →
2011 Absolute Killers - Flop Similar →
2011 Alyce Kills Danielle Flop Similar →
2009 Piece of My Heart Kat Average Similar →
2009 Spout Oma Flop Similar →
2009 A Beautiful Life Sam Flop Similar →
2009 Veronika Decides to Die Nurse Josephine Average Similar →
2008 Ocean of Pearls Anna Berisha Flop Similar →
2008 Amusement Psychiatrist Average Similar →
2008 Rain of the Children Puhi Hit Similar →
2006 The Horrible Flowers Linda Flop Similar →
2005 Mee-Shee: The Water Giant "Crazy" Norma Flop Similar →
2005 Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith Nee Alavar Super Hit Similar →
2005 The Crow: Wicked Prayer Mary Flop Similar →
2004 The Land Has Eyes Warrior Woman Average Similar →
2003 Nemesis Game Emily Gray Flop Similar →
2002 Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones Taun We (voice) Hit Similar →
2001 Soul Assassin Karina Flop Similar →
2001 A.I. Artificial Intelligence Ticket Taker Hit Similar →
2000 All-American Girl: The Mary Kay Letourneau Story Soona Fualaau Flop Similar →
1999 What Becomes of the Broken Hearted? Beth Heke Hit Similar →
1999 I'll Make You Happy Mickie Hit Similar →
1998 Dance Me to My Song Rix Average Similar →
1998 When Love Comes Katie Flop Similar →
1998 9 Across The Woman in the Bank Flop Similar →
1995 Savage Play Takiora Flop Similar →
1994 Once Were Warriors Beth Heke Hit Similar →
1994 Rapa Nui Hitirenga Average Similar →
1994 Hinekaro Goes on a Picnic and Blows Up Another Obelisk Hinekaro (voice) Flop Similar →
1989 Roimata Girlie Flop Similar →
N/A The Mark - Flop Similar →

Rena Owen - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Rena Owen?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Rena Owen is "Whina" with a rating of 7.6/10.

How many movies has Rena Owen acted in?

Rena Owen has been featured in at least 40 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Rena Owen?

Other notable films include "Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith", "Once Were Warriors", and "Once Were Warriors: Where Are They Now?".