6.5
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Drama, Adventure, Romance, History • 1966 • 189 min
Hawaii (1966)
Hawaii (1966)
Overview
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.
Starring Cast
Julie Andrews • Max von Sydow • Richard Harris
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Moderate
Race Swap: Yes
Christianity: Negative
Viewer Rating
6.5
Overview
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.
Starring Cast
Julie Andrews • Max von Sydow • Richard Harris
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Primary
Political: Leans Left
Confidence: High
The film receives a Left-Leaning rating because its dominant themes align with progressive values, primarily through its critical depiction of Western colonialism, religious fundamentalism, and the devastating impact these forces had on indigenous Hawaiian culture.
Diversity: Moderate
Confidence: Medium
The movie features a visibly diverse cast, including native Hawaiian characters alongside Western roles, reflecting its historical setting. The narrative explores the complex impact of Western culture and missionary efforts on indigenous society, offering a nuanced perspective on traditional identities and the consequences of cultural clash.
Secondary
Race Swap: Yes
Confidence: Medium
Keeoki, a significant character in the source novel established as a Hawaiian prince, is portrayed by a white actor in the 1966 film adaptation. This constitutes a race swap.
Christianity: Negative
Confidence: High
The film critically depicts the rigid, often hypocritical, and culturally destructive aspects of Calvinist missionary efforts in Hawaii. While acknowledging the missionaries' conviction, the narrative highlights the devastating impact of their zeal on the native culture and traditions.
LGBTQ: N/A
Confidence: High
The film "Hawaii" does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Its narrative focuses on 19th-century American missionaries in Hawaii and their interactions with the native culture, without incorporating queer identities or storylines.
Trans: N/A
Confidence: High
The film "Hawaii" (1966) does not feature any transsexual characters or themes. Its narrative centers on historical events concerning missionaries in the 19th century, with no elements related to transgender identity or experiences.
Female Combat: No
Confidence: High
The film "Hawaii" is a historical drama centered on missionaries and cultural interactions in the 19th century. It does not feature any female characters engaging in or winning close-quarters physical combat against male opponents. Female roles are not depicted as combatants.
Gender Swap: No
Confidence: High
The 1966 film "Hawaii" is an adaptation of James A. Michener's novel. All major characters, such as Reverend Abner Hale and Jerusha Bromley Hale, maintain their established genders from the source material in the film adaptation.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.5
6.3
Critic Ratings
6.7
N/A
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