Hawaii
1966, English. Directed by George Roy Hill.
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.
- Runtime
- 3h 9m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.3/10 from 57 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Hawaii
Hawaii isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.
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Cast & crew
- George Roy HillDirector
- Julie AndrewsJerusha Bromley Hale
- Max von SydowAbner Hale
- Richard HarrisRafer Hoxworth
- Gene HackmanJohn Whipple
- Carroll O'ConnorCharles Bromley
- Jocelyne LaGardeMalama Kanakoa
- Manu TupouKeoki
- Ted NobrigaKelolo
- Elizabeth LogueNoelani
- John CullumImmanuel Quigley
- George RoseCaptain Janders
- Lou AntonioAbraham Hewlett
Details
- Released
- 10 October 1966
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Dalton Trumbo, Daniel Taradash
- Budget
- $15M
- Box office
- $35M
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What Hawaii is based on
Hawaii is based on Hawaii (1959) by James A. Michener, published by Random House.
1959
Hawaii
By James A. Michener
Published by Random House
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Hawaii: quick answers
Is Hawaii worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.3/10 from 57 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Hawaii?
Hawaii runs 189 minutes (3h 9m).
Does Hawaii have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Hawaii. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Hawaii parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Hawaii yet.
Which OTT platform is Hawaii on?
Hawaii isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Hawaii?
If you liked Hawaii, try The New World, The Mission, Mutiny on the Bounty.
Who directed Hawaii?
Hawaii (1966) was directed by George Roy Hill and stars Julie Andrews, Max von Sydow, Richard Harris.
What is Hawaii based on?
Hawaii is based on Hawaii (1959) by James A. Michener, published by Random House.