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The Mission

  • 19861986
  • PGPG
  • 2h 5m
IMDb RATING
7.4/10
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Robert De Niro and Jeremy Irons in The Mission (1986)
AdventureDramaHistory
Eighteenth-century Spanish Jesuits try to protect a remote South American tribe in danger of falling under the rule of pro-slavery Portugal.Eighteenth-century Spanish Jesuits try to protect a remote South American tribe in danger of falling under the rule of pro-slavery Portugal.Eighteenth-century Spanish Jesuits try to protect a remote South American tribe in danger of falling under the rule of pro-slavery Portugal.
IMDb RATING
7.4/10
61K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
3,396
648
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    • Director
      • Roland Joffé
    • Writer
      • Robert Bolt(original story & screenplay)
    • Stars
      • Robert De Niro
      • Jeremy Irons
      • Ray McAnally
    Top credits
    • Director
      • Roland Joffé
    • Writer
      • Robert Bolt(original story & screenplay)
    • Stars
      • Robert De Niro
      • Jeremy Irons
      • Ray McAnally
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 237User reviews
    • 68Critic reviews
    • 55Metascore
  • See production, box office & company info
    • Won 1 Oscar
      • 15 wins & 27 nominations total

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    Jeremy Irons in The Mission (1986)
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    Robert De Niro and Roland Joffé in The Mission (1986)
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    Jeremy Irons in The Mission (1986)
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    Robert De Niro and Jeremy Irons in The Mission (1986)
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    Top cast

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    Robert De Niro
    Robert De Niro
    • Mendoza
    Jeremy Irons
    Jeremy Irons
    • Gabriel
    Ray McAnally
    Ray McAnally
    • Altamirano
    Aidan Quinn
    Aidan Quinn
    • Felipe
    Cherie Lunghi
    Cherie Lunghi
    • Carlotta
    Ronald Pickup
    Ronald Pickup
    • Hontar
    Chuck Low
    Chuck Low
    • Cabeza
    Liam Neeson
    Liam Neeson
    • Fielding
    Bercelio Moya
    • Indian Boy
    Sigifredo Ismare
    • Witch Doctor
    Asuncion Ontiveros
    • Indian Chief
    Alejandrino Moya
    • Chief's Lieutenant
    Daniel Berrigan
    Daniel Berrigan
    • Sebastian
    Rolf Gray
    • Young Jesuit
    Álvaro Guerrero
    Álvaro Guerrero
    • Jesuit
    Tony Lawn
    • Father Provincial
    Joe Daly
    • Nobleman
    Carlos Duplat
    • Portuguese Commander
    • Director
      • Roland Joffé
    • Writer
      • Robert Bolt(original story & screenplay)
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Many of the people who played the natives were indigenous South Americans who spoke little English. They were given free reign to say whatever lines they wanted. According to popular rumor, they are cursing up a storm in a few scenes.
    • Goofs
      The indigenous characters speak Wawnana, a Colombian indigenous language, not Guarani, the indigenous language of Paraguay.
    • Quotes

      Hontar: We must work in the world, your eminence. The world is thus.

      Altamirano: No, Señor Hontar. Thus have we made the world... thus have I made it.

    • Crazy credits
      At the film's very end, after the final credits, Altimarano gives the audience an ambiguous, almost accusing look, as if he were asking it, "Would you or would you not have done this?"
    • Connections
      Edited into Nostalgia Critic: Signs (2012)
    • Soundtracks
      Gabriel's Oboe
      Composed by Ennio Morricone

    User reviews237

    Review
    Top review
    Breathtaking and heart-warming
    I would have to say that this movie is one of the most "real" and beautiful movies that I have ever seen!! One's own life is drawn upon by watching this film.... It is hard to watch all of this movie without wanting to break down and cry... being as young as I am, I find it difficult to understand some of the things in life that happen, and why so many people and groups are treated without respect and dignity. This film helped me to understand that all god's creatures are unique and special and are EQUAL!!! The music is so strong it makes the movie so much better to watch. I think this movie would be NOTHING without the powerful music that is played throughout it... I am glad that I had the opportunity to see this film in a high level Spanish class because it taught me, about me!! What a wonderful movie!!
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    • lareina01_2000
    • Mar 22, 2002

    FAQ1

    • Why does Mendoza haul the armor in the netting?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • October 31, 1986 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United Kingdom
      • France
    • Languages
      • English
      • Guarani
      • Spanish
      • Latin
    • Also known as
      • Mission
    • Filming locations
      • Iguazú National Park, Argentina
    • Production companies
      • Warner Bros.
      • Goldcrest Films International
      • Kingsmere Productions Ltd.
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $24,500,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $17,218,023
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $40,366
      • Nov 2, 1986
    • Gross worldwide
      • $17,502,499
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      2 hours 5 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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