Hawaii (1966)

6.5Approved189 minDirector: George Roy Hill

1966 film by George Roy Hill

Hawaii is a 1966 American epic drama film directed by George Roy Hill. It is based on the eponymous 1959 novel by James A. Michener. It tells the story of an 1820s divinity student from Yale University who, accompanied by his new bride, becomes a Calvinist missionary in the Hawaiian Islands. It was filmed at Old Sturbridge Village, in Sturbridge, Massachusetts, and on the islands of Kauai and Oahu in Hawaii.

The film was released on October 10, 1966. It received mixed to favorable reviews but was a box-office success. It received seven nominations at the 39th Academy Awards, including Best Supporting Actress (for Jocelyne LaGarde).

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What is Hawaii about?
Hawaii (1966) — Reverend Abner Hale (Max Von Sydow), a rigid and humorless New England missionary, marries the beautiful Jerusha Bromley (Dame Julie Andrews) and takes her to the exotic island kingdom of Hawaii, intent on converting the natives. But the clash between the two cultures is too grea
Is Hawaii based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is Hawaii scary?
Content rating: Approved. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.
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