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Poster for Hawaii

Hawaii

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1966 | 189 min | Drama, Adventure, Romance, History

Sunday Safe Betearly rating

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It collected a shelf of major awards. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for romantics, adventure fans and history buffs. If you loved Mutiny on the Bounty or The Mission, start here.
The mood
Warm and romantic.
The pace
Epic and sweeping, at 3 hr 9 min.
What might put you off
  • It's long: 3 hr 9 min.
  • Made in 1966: an older pace and style.

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.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsSolid

    70% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsVery strong

    Won 2 Golden Globes: Golden Globe Awards: Best Supporting Actress – Motion Picture, Golden Globe Awards: Best Original Score – Motion Picture. Also nominated for 7 Oscars and 1 more Golden Globe.

  • Box office & staying powerSolid

    $35 million worldwide on a $15 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactSolid

    About 87K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by George Roy Hill

  • Julie AndrewsJerusha Bromley Hale
  • Max von SydowAbner Hale
  • Richard HarrisRafer Hoxworth
  • Gene HackmanJohn Whipple
  • Carroll O'ConnorCharles Bromley
  • Jocelyne LaGardeMalama Kanakoa
  • Manu TupouKeoki
  • Ted NobrigaKelolo
  • Elizabeth LogueNoelani
  • John CullumImmanuel Quigley