The Mission
1992, English. Directed by Roland Joffé.
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.
- Runtime
- 2h 5m
- Post-credits
- Yes, stay
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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Where to watch The Mission
The Mission is streaming on Howdy in India.
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Cast & crew
- Roland JofféDirector
- Robert De NiroRodrigo Mendoza
- Jeremy IronsFather Gabriel
- Ray McAnallyCardinal Altamirano
- Aidan QuinnFelipe Mendoza
- Liam NeesonFather John Fielding
- Cherie LunghiCarlotta
- Ronald PickupHontar
- Chuck LowDon Cabeza
- Bercelio MoyaIndian Boy
- Sigifredo IsmareWitch Doctor
- Daniel BerriganSebastian
- Carlos Duplat SanjuanPortuguese Commander
Details
- Released
- 3 July 1992
- Country
- United Kingdom, France, United States of America
- Written by
- Robert Bolt
- Budget
- $25M
- Box office
- $17M
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What The Mission is based on
The Mission is based on a true story.
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The Mission: quick answers
Is The Mission worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.4/10 from 1,623 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Mission?
The Mission runs 125 minutes (2h 5m).
Does The Mission have a post-credits scene?
Yes. The Mission has a scene after the credits, so don’t leave early.
The Mission parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Mission is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is The Mission on?
The Mission is streaming on Howdy in India. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Mission?
If you liked The Mission, try Rob Roy, Risen, Black Robe.
Who directed The Mission?
The Mission (1992) was directed by Roland Joffé and stars Robert De Niro, Jeremy Irons, Ray McAnally.
What is The Mission based on?
The Mission is based on a true story.