The Mission
“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.
Where to watch The Mission in United States
Can I watch The Mission in United States? Yes — you can stream The Mission in United States on Howdy Amazon Channel and YouTube Free, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
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Where is The Mission streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Howdy Amazon Channel, YouTube Free | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | Channel 4 | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Sky Store |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | — |
| Germany | Amazon Arthaus Channel, Arthaus+ Apple TV channel, Arthaus+ | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | Sooner, Molotov TV, SFR Play, Rakuten TV | Apple TV Store, Canal VOD, Sooner |
| Spain | — | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Google Play Movies |
| Japan | Hulu, U-NEXT | — |
| South Korea | wavve, Watcha | wavve, Google Play Movies |
About The Mission
The Mission is a 1986 English-language adventure, drama and action film directed by Roland Joffé. The cast is led by Robert De Niro, Jeremy Irons, Ray McAnally. It has a runtime of 2h 5m. Viewers rate it 7.4/10 across 1600 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Howdy Amazon Channel, YouTube Free.
The Mission was produced by Goldcrest, Kingsmere, and Enigma Productions and made in United Kingdom and France. It was released on September 6, 1986, and carries a PG certification. Made on a budget of about $25 million, it went on to gross $17 million worldwide.
- Director
- Roland Joffé
- Writers
- Robert Bolt
- Release date
- September 6, 1986
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United Kingdom, France
- Budget
- $25 million
- Box office
- $17 million
- Production
- Goldcrest, Kingsmere, Enigma Productions
The Mission cast & crew
The Mission was directed by Roland Joffé and written by Robert Bolt.
The cast features Robert De Niro as Rodrigo Mendoza, Jeremy Irons as Father Gabriel, Ray McAnally as Cardinal Altamirano, Aidan Quinn as Felipe Mendoza, Liam Neeson as Father John Fielding, and Cherie Lunghi as Carlotta.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Ennio Morricone, cinematography is by Chris Menges, and it was produced by Fernando Ghia and David Puttnam.
Is The Mission worth watching?
The Mission holds an audience score of 7.4/10 from 1,577 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed adventure films.
At 2h 5m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy adventure, drama, and action, The Mission is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Mission
In United States, you can stream The Mission on Howdy Amazon Channel and YouTube Free, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Click any service above to open it directly.
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Cast of The Mission
Robert De Niro
Rodrigo Mendoza
Jeremy Irons
Father Gabriel
Ray McAnally
Cardinal Altamirano
Aidan Quinn
Felipe Mendoza
Liam Neeson
Father John Fielding
Cherie Lunghi
Carlotta
Ronald Pickup
Hontar
Chuck Low
Don Cabeza
Bercelio Moya
Indian Boy
Sigifredo Ismare
Witch Doctor
Daniel Berrigan
Sebastian
Carlos Duplat Sanjuan
Portuguese Commander
The Mission — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Mission in United States?
The Mission is streaming on Howdy Amazon Channel, YouTube Free in United States.
▸Is The Mission on Howdy Amazon Channel?
Yes — The Mission is currently available on Howdy Amazon Channel in United States.
▸What language is The Mission in?
The Mission is originally in English, with audio tracks including English, Guarani, Latin, Spanish. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Mission?
The Mission runs 2 hours 5 minutes (125 minutes).
▸What is The Mission rated?
The Mission is rated PG. It holds a 7.4/10 audience score from 1,577 ratings.
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