The Mission (1986)
Overview
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
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | Howdy | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 |
| United Kingdom | — | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video, Sky, YouTube |
| Canada | — | Apple TV, CosmoGo, YouTube, Amazon Video | Apple TV, CosmoGo, YouTube, Amazon Video |
| Australia | Amazon Prime Video | — | — |
| Ireland | Channel 4 Plus | — | Apple TV, Sky, Amazon Video |
| New Zealand | Amazon Prime Video | — | — |
| Germany | Amazon Arthaus Channel, Arthaus+ | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube |
| France | Sooner, Molotov TV, SFR Play | Apple TV, Canal VOD, Sooner, VIVA by videofutur +1 | Apple TV, YouTube, Rakuten TV, Canal VOD +5 |
| Spain | — | Apple TV, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Italy | Amazon Prime Video | Amazon Video | Amazon Video |
Streaming availability from JustWatch via TMDB, which also lists The Mission in 15 more countries. Catalogues change often, so check the provider before subscribing.
What is The Mission about?
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 is a Adventure, Drama, Action, History movie, released on 1986-09-06, runtime 125 minutes.
Is The Mission worth watching?
TMDB users rate The Mission 7.4 out of 10 from 1,623 ratings. Reception is mixed-to-positive.
Where can I watch The Mission?
In the United States, The Mission streams on Howdy and can be rented from Amazon Video and Apple TV. The table on this page lists 9 more countries. Movie World also lists the official trailer, online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
Roland Joffé
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 as Indian Boy
- Sigifredo Ismare as Witch Doctor
- Daniel Berrigan as Sebastian
- Carlos Duplat Sanjuan as Portuguese Commander
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Sources
Details and the 7.4/10 rating from The Mission on TMDB, also on IMDb. Back to Movie World.