Prime VideoHawaii (1966)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Progressive
Viewer Rating
Rating: 6.6
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
Where to watch
Prime Video
Apple TVBias Dimensions
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: High
Race Swap: Yes
Christianity: Negative
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
Where to watch
Prime VideoApple TVDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Progressive
Primary
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.
The movie features visible diversity in its cast due to its historical setting, which includes native Hawaiian characters alongside white protagonists. Its narrative offers a strong critique of the colonial impact of traditional Western identities on indigenous culture, highlighting the destructive consequences of missionary efforts on the native Hawaiian way of life.
Secondary
The character Keeoki, a significant Hawaiian chief in James Michener's source novel, is portrayed by a white actor, Richard Harris, in the film adaptation.
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.
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.
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.
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
6.6
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
6.5
6.3
Critic Ratings
7.0
N/A
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