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The Mission

  • 19861986
  • PGPG
  • 2h 5m
IMDb RATING
7.4/10
61K
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Robert De Niro and Jeremy Irons in The Mission (1986)
  • Adventure
  • Drama
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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
3,293
657
  • 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
    • 234User reviews
    • 68Critic reviews
    • 55Metascore
  • See production, box office & company info
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Won 1 Oscar
      • 15 wins & 27 nominations total

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    Jeremy Irons in The Mission (1986)
    Robert De Niro, Jeremy Irons, Liam Neeson, Daniel Berrigan, and Rolf Gray in The Mission (1986)
    Robert De Niro, Jeremy Irons, and Roland Joffé in The Mission (1986)
    Robert De Niro and Roland Joffé in The Mission (1986)
    Robert De Niro in The Mission (1986)
    Jeremy Irons in The Mission (1986)
    Robert De Niro in The Mission (1986)
    Jeremy Irons in The Mission (1986)
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    Robert De Niro and Jeremy Irons in The Mission (1986)
    Robert De Niro in The Mission (1986)
    Robert De Niro and Jeremy Irons in The Mission (1986)

    Top cast

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    Robert De Niro
    Robert De Niro
    • Mendozaas Mendoza
    Jeremy Irons
    Jeremy Irons
    • Gabrielas Gabriel
    Ray McAnally
    Ray McAnally
    • Altamiranoas Altamirano
    Aidan Quinn
    Aidan Quinn
    • Felipeas Felipe
    Cherie Lunghi
    Cherie Lunghi
    • Carlottaas Carlotta
    Ronald Pickup
    Ronald Pickup
    • Hontaras Hontar
    Chuck Low
    Chuck Low
    • Cabezaas Cabeza
    Liam Neeson
    Liam Neeson
    • Fieldingas Fielding
    Bercelio Moya
    • Indian Boyas Indian Boy
    Sigifredo Ismare
    • Witch Doctoras Witch Doctor
    Asuncion Ontiveros
    • Indian Chiefas Indian Chief
    Alejandrino Moya
    • Chief's Lieutenantas Chief's Lieutenant
    Daniel Berrigan
    Daniel Berrigan
    • Sebastianas Sebastian
    Rolf Gray
    • Young Jesuitas Young Jesuit
    Álvaro Guerrero
    Álvaro Guerrero
    • Jesuitas Jesuit
    Tony Lawn
    • Father Provincialas Father Provincial
    Joe Daly
    • Noblemanas Nobleman
    Carlos Duplat
    • Portuguese Commanderas Portuguese Commander
    • Director
      • Roland Joffé
    • Writer
      • Robert Bolt(original story & screenplay)
    • All cast & crew
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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 reviews234

    Review
    Top review
    Magnificent.
    My favorite movie, ever. It works on so many levels: as a story about the dissolution of the Jesuit order in portuguese South America (and the subsequent enslavement of the natives), as an account of one man's ill-fated but necessary conversion, as a series of complex ideological battles, and, lastly, as a tale of innocence, of Eden. All this, in addition to spectacular performances, brilliant direction, a fabulous script and one of the most breathtaking soundtracks ever recorded. It simply gets better with each successive viewing.
    helpful•17
    3
    • Chriss-8
    • Jan 20, 1999

    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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