The Mission(1986)
One will trust in the power of prayer. One will believe in the might of the sword.
The Mission Synopsis
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.
The Mission (1986) is a adventure, drama, action and history film directed by Roland Joffé, released on September 6, 1986 with a runtime of 2h 5m. It stars Robert De Niro, Jeremy Irons, Ray McAnally and Aidan Quinn. Viewers rate it 7.4 out of 10 across 1,595 ratings.
- Director:
- Roland Joffé
- Writers:
- Robert Bolt, Robert Bolt
- Producers:
- David Puttnam, Fernando Ghia
- Cinematographer:
- Chris Menges
- Composer:
- Ennio Morricone
- Production:
- Goldcrest Films International, Kingsmere, Enigma Productions, Fernando Ghia Productions
- Budget:
- $24,500,000
- Revenue:
- $17,200,000
- Status:
- Released
The Mission (1986) Trailer
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The Mission Cast & Crew
Main cast
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
Cherie Lunghi
as Carlotta
Ronald Pickup
as Hontar
Chuck Low
as Don Cabeza
- Bercelio Moya
Bercelio Moya
as Indian Boy
- Sigifredo Ismare
Sigifredo Ismare
as Witch Doctor
Daniel Berrigan
as Sebastian
Carlos Duplat Sanjuan
as Portuguese Commander
Key crew
Directed by Roland Joffé, written by Robert Bolt and Robert Bolt, produced by David Puttnam and Fernando Ghia.
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The Mission Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.4/10 from 1,595 ratings.
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The Mission – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Mission online?
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The Mission (1986) is available to stream on Howdy Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Mission?
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The main cast of The Mission (1986) includes Robert De Niro, Jeremy Irons, Ray McAnally, Aidan Quinn and Liam Neeson. The film was directed by Roland Joffé. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Mission released?
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The Mission was released on September 6, 1986 and runs for 2h 5m.
Is The Mission worth watching?
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The Mission (1986) holds an average rating of 7.4 out of 10 from 1,595 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy adventure, drama and action films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Mission?
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