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Hawaii

1219663h 9mGeorge Roy Hill
IMDb 6.5 · Rotten Tomatoes 67%

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"James Michener's novel reaches the screen."

Abner Hale, a rigid and humorless New England missionary, marries the beautiful Jerusha Bromley and takes her to the exotic island kingdom of Hawaii, intent on converting the natives. But the clash between the two cultures is too great and instead of understanding there comes tragedy.

DramaAdventureRomanceHistory
MissionaryHawaii19th CenturyMauiNative HawaiianChristian MissionaryCalvinist

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Frequently asked questions

What is Hawaii (1966) about?

Abner Hale, a rigid and humorless New England missionary, marries the beautiful Jerusha Bromley and takes her to the exotic island kingdom of Hawaii, intent on converting the natives. But the clash between the two cultures is too great and instead of understanding there comes tragedy.

Who stars in Hawaii?

Hawaii stars Julie Andrews (Jerusha Bromley Hale), Max von Sydow (Abner Hale), Richard Harris (Rafer Hoxworth), Gene Hackman (John Whipple), Carroll O'Connor (Charles Bromley). The film was directed by George Roy Hill.

How long is Hawaii?

Hawaii has a runtime of 3 min and premiered in 1966. It is rated 12.

Is Hawaii worth watching?

Hawaii holds an IMDb rating of 6.5/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 67. Fans of Drama, Adventure, Romance are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

Where can I watch Hawaii?

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