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End of the Spear

2005Movie1 h 48 minPG-13

Drama
56
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.8Metacritic456.5Rotten Tomatoes42%82%

A cathartic, moving adventure movie about a real life story and faith and meaning.

Good for family movie night · friends night · teens

Skip it if you want something to laugh at

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"End of the Spear" is the story of Mincayani, a Waodani tribesman from the jungles of Ecuador. When five young missionaries, among them Jim Elliot and Nate Saint, are speared to death by the Waodani in 1956, a series of events unfold to change the lives of not only the slain missionaries' families, but also Mincayani and his people.

Feels like

  • Biographical Drama
  • Missionary Story
  • Tribal Culture Clash
  • Redemption
  • Reconciliation
  • Spiritual Transformation
  • Cultural Understanding
  • Historical Account

Cast

8 of 8

Crew

Directed by
Jim Hanon
Written by
Bill Ewing, Bart Gavigan, Jim Hanon
Produced by
Bill Ewing, Bart Gavigan, Mart Green
Music by
Ronald Owen

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Facts

October 24, 2005 · 1 h 48 min · PG-13

Released
October 24, 2005
Runtime
1 h 48 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Violence
Genres
Adventure, Drama, History
Original language
English
Also spoken
Spanish
Made in
United States
Budget
$10 million
Box office
$12 million
Available in
9 countries
Keywords
based on true story

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3 questions, like "Where can I stream End of the Spear?"

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Where can I stream End of the Spear?

It streams in 4 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is End of the Spear worth watching?

56
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 56 (IMDb 6.8, Rotten Tomatoes 42%, and Metacritic 45). Audiences rate it higher (72 out of 100) than critics (44).

Is End of the Spear okay for kids?

PG-13Violence

Yes: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for violence, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.