Overview
A grieving mother finds unexpected purpose in the classroom, inspiring the next generation amidst her own loss.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Measured
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- None
- warm
- hopeful
- sincere
- comfort viewing
- family movie night
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Mareta’s grief over her daughter’s death motivates her increasingly committed support of students lacking guidance.
The student choir is a central source of inspiration and shared purpose in Mareta’s work with the class.
Mareta discovers that students at an elite school still lack essential guidance and care.
Mareta’s daughter died in the Christchurch earthquakes, establishing disaster loss as the story’s emotional backdrop.
Films like Tinā, and why
The Chorus
shared school drama framework, compassionate mentorship, emotional healing, and an uplifting ensemble tone
Freedom Writers
shared inspirational teacher narrative, student transformation, and hopeful educational drama
School of Rock
shared school setting, music-driven community building, warm comedy, and feel-good energy
Movie Details
- Director
- Miki Magasiva
- Release Date
- 2025-02-27
- Runtime
- 125 min
- Rating
- 8.1 / 10 (17)
Cast
- Anapela Polataivao
- Antonia Robinson
- Beulah Koale
- Nicole Whippy
- Dalip Sondhi
- Zac O'Meagher
- Jamie Irvine
- Alison Bruce
- Tania Nolan
- Talia Pua
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Angel Studios
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Tinā about?
- A grieving mother finds a new purpose guiding an elite school’s neglected students through compassion, music, and hope.
- What is Tinā like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Tinā as measured, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Tinā violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Tinā.
- Which films are like Tinā?
- Films with a similar feel include The Chorus, Freedom Writers, and School of Rock.
- How long is Tinā?
- Tinā runs 125 minutes.
- Where can I watch Tinā?
- In United States, Tinā streams on Angel Studios.
