The Missionary
1982, English. Directed by Richard Loncraine.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Cast & crew
- Richard LoncraineDirector
- Michael PalinThe Reverend Charles Fortescue
- Maggie SmithLady Isabel Ames
- Trevor HowardLord Henry Ames
- Denholm ElliottThe Bishop of London
- Graham CrowdenFitzbanks
- Phoebe NichollsDeborah Fitzbanks
- Michael HordernSlatterthewaite/Narrator
- David SuchetCorbett
- Timothy SpallParswell
- Tricia GeorgeAda
- Valerie WhittingtonEmmeline
- Roland CulverLord Fermleigh
Details
- Released
- 2 November 1982
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Michael Palin
- Box office
- $7.2M
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The Missionary: quick answers
Is The Missionary worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.6/10 from 56 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Missionary?
The Missionary runs 90 minutes (1h 30m).
Does The Missionary have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Missionary. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Missionary parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Missionary is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Missionary on?
The Missionary isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 2 November 1982. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Missionary?
If you liked The Missionary, try Sextuplets, Class Rank, Taking Care of Business.
Who directed The Missionary?
The Missionary (1982) was directed by Richard Loncraine and stars Michael Palin, Maggie Smith, Trevor Howard.