Wi Kuki Kaa - Actor Profile

Wi Kuki Kaa

Acting
Freshness: Jan 20, 2026
11Total Films
7.0 Highest Rated
Born: Dec 16, 1938

About Wi Kuki Kaa

Wi Kuki Kaa was a New Zealand actor in film, theatre and television. He was from the Maori tribes of Ngati Porou and Ngati Kahungunu.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Wi Kuki Kaa reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 11 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Wi Kuki Kaa'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 18% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Wi Kuki Kaa remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Utu, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Wi Kuki Kaa Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Wi Kuki Kaa's career based on audience ratings.

★7.0
Utu (1984) movie poster
★7.0

Utu: In New Zealand in the 1860s the native Māori people fought the British colonials to keep the land guaranteed to them by

Utu

1984•War
★6.7
The Bounty (1984) movie poster
★6.7

The Bounty: An idyllic voyage to Tahiti in 1789 turns a crew aboard the H.M.S. Bounty against its captain when they find a tropical

The Bounty

1984•Action
★6.0
Te Rua (1991) movie poster
★6.0

Te Rua: A hundred years after the theft from New Zealand of three irreplaceable tribal carvings, two Maori, Rewi and Peter, deci

Te Rua

1991•Drama
★6.0
Ngati (1987) movie poster
★6.0

Ngati: Set in and around the fictional town of Kapua in 1948, Ngati is the story of a Māori community. The film comprises three

Ngati

1987•Drama
★5.6
River Queen (2005) movie poster
★5.6

River Queen: An intimate story set during the 1860s in which a young Irish woman Sarah and her family find themselves on both sides o

River Queen

2005•Adventure

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Wi Kuki Kaa.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2005 River Queen Old Rangi Average Similar →
2002 A Place To Stand Tiare Flop Similar →
2001 The Diamond of Jeru Inghai Flop Similar →
1991 Te Rua Rewi Average Similar →
1989 Thunderbox - Flop Similar →
1987 Ngati Iwi Average Similar →
1985 Kingpin Mr Nathan Flop Similar →
1984 Utu Wiremu Hit Similar →
1984 The Bounty King Tynah Hit Similar →
1975 Inn of the Damned - Flop Similar →
1965 The Island Dan Flop Similar →

Wi Kuki Kaa - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Wi Kuki Kaa?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Wi Kuki Kaa is "Utu" with a rating of 7.0/10.

How many movies has Wi Kuki Kaa acted in?

Wi Kuki Kaa has been featured in at least 11 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Wi Kuki Kaa?

Other notable films include "The Bounty", "Te Rua", and "Ngati".