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Hawaii

1966·Movie
3h 9min
64
DecentGoodWatch score

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Striking style, no humor.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension7
  • Spectacle6
  • Violence5

Heart

Moving and melancholic

  • Pathos8
  • Melancholy7
  • Catharsis7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor3
  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Situational Comedy1

World

History and society

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7
  • Music Centrality7

Who it's for

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About

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.
Historical DramaCultural ClashMissionary ZealTragedy and LossCharacter-DrivenReligious ConflictSlow-BurnEmotional DepthEpic Scope

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Hawaii legally?

Hawaii is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, and Apple TV Store. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Hawaii worth watching?

64
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 64/100 (IMDb 6.5 and Rotten Tomatoes 67%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Hawaii rated?

Violence

Content advisories: violence.

How long is Hawaii?

3 h 9 min

Hawaii runs 3 h 9 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Hawaii?

Critics67
Audiences60

Yes. Critics average 67 and audiences 60 out of 100, so both groups see Hawaii much the same way.

Was Hawaii a box office hit?

Budget$15 million
Box office$35 million

Yes. It cost about $15 million to make and earned $35 million worldwide, 2.3 times its budget.

What language is Hawaii in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Hawaii?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Hawaii in 113 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.