The Mission

Name: The Mission
Director: Roland Joffé
Genre: Adventure, Drama, Action, History
Released: 1986
Duration: 2 h 5 min
Rating: 7.4
Cast: Robert De Niro, Jeremy Irons, Ray McAnally, Aidan Quinn, Liam Neeson

One will trust in the power of prayer. One will believe in the might of the sword.

19862h 5m7.4(1,575 votes)

AdventureDramaActionHistory

Synopsis

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 aggre…

The Mission (1986) is a adventure, drama, action, and history film directed by Roland Joffé. It stars Robert De Niro, Jeremy Irons, and Ray McAnally. The film runs for 2 hours 5 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 7.4 out of 10 from 1,575 votes.

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Director

Roland Joffé

Cast

Robert De Niro

Rodrigo Mendoza

Jeremy Irons

Father Gabriel

Ray McAnally

Cardinal Altamirano

Aidan Quinn

Felipe Mendoza

Liam Neeson

Father John Fielding

Cherie Lunghi

Carlotta

Ronald Pickup

Hontar

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Who stars in The Mission?

The Mission stars Robert De Niro, Jeremy Irons, Ray McAnally, and Aidan Quinn, and was directed by Roland Joffé.

How long is The Mission?

The Mission has a runtime of 2 hours 5 minutes.

When did The Mission come out?

The Mission was released in 1986.

What genre is The Mission?

The Mission is a adventure, drama, action, and history film.

Is The Mission worth watching?

The Mission holds an average audience score of 7.4 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.