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The Missionary

1982Movie1 h 30 minR

59
DecentGoodWatch score
59
DecentGoodWatch score

Summary

In 1905, after 10 years of missionary work in Africa, the Rev. Charles Fortesque is recalled to England, where his bishop gives him his new assignment - to minister to London's prostitutes.

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  • Date night
  • Friends night
  • Comfort watch

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Written by
Michael Palin
Music by
Mike Moran

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Facts

November 2, 1982 · 1 h 30 min · R

Released
November 2, 1982
Runtime
1 h 30 min
Age rating
R
Content
Sexual Content
Genres
Comedy
Original language
English
Also spoken
German
Made in
United Kingdom
Box office
$7 million
Available in
12 countries

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Where can I stream The Missionary?

In the United States, The Missionary is free with ads on Tubi TV. It also streams in 7 other countries.

Is The Missionary worth watching?

59
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 59 (IMDb 6.2).

Will The Missionary make me laugh?

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Yes: the humor is mostly sharp wit (9 of 10) and situational comedy (8 of 10).

Is The Missionary good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.