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The Mission

1986·Movie
2h 5min·PG
69
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.4Metacritic558.2Rotten Tomatoes63%87%

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A , action movie: , but never gory, .

Good for teens · thought-provoking · adults

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One will trust in the power of prayer. One will believe in the might of the sword.

When a Spanish Jesuit goes into the South American wilderness to build a mission in the hope of converting the Indians of the region, a slave hunter is converted and joins his mission. When Spain sells the colony to Portugal, they are forced to defend all they have built against the Portuguese aggressors.
Epic Historical DramaHauntingly Beautiful ScoreSpiritual ConflictColonial TragedyVisually Stunning WildernessMoral AmbiguityCinematic MasterpieceHeartbreaking ConclusionJesuit MissionariesIndigenous Rights

Crew

Directed by:
Roland Joffé
Written by:
Robert Bolt
Produced by:
David Puttnam, Fernando Ghia
Composed by:
Ennio Morricone, Maxwell Pryce

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream The Mission?

PlexHowdy

In the United States, The Mission streams on Howdy, and it is free with ads on Plex. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 12 other countries.

Is The Mission worth watching?

69
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 69 (IMDb 7.4, Rotten Tomatoes 63%, and Metacritic 55). Audiences rate it higher (81 out of 100) than critics (59).

Is The Mission okay for kids?

PGViolenceDisturbing imagery

Not for young kids: it's rated PG in the United States for violence and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Will I feel good after watching The Mission?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for melancholy and 8 for bleakness, against 2 for hopefulness.

Is The Mission plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on pathos (9 of 10) and character depth (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Was The Mission a box office flop?

Budget$25 million
Box office$17 million

Yes: it cost about $25 million to make and earned $17 million worldwide, 70% of its budget.

What tropes does The Mission use?

FlynningDoomed Moral VictorTragic MonsterCain and AbelMook LieutenantHired by the OppressorScenery PornSoundtrack DissonanceHeel–Face TurnAll for NothingReligious BruiserEgocentrically Religiousand 48 more

TV Tropes lists 60 tropes for it, including Flynning, Doomed Moral Victor, and Tragic Monster.