The Hawaiians
The continuation of James A. Michener's epic novel, Hawaii!
1970 • 134 min • Drama · Adventure
Synopsis
A wanderer returns home only to find political turmoil, disease and romantic difficulties.
Our family guide
Best from age 12- 55 Audience · 20 · 100%
This historical drama follows a man returning to 19th-century Hawaii amidst political unrest, disease, and personal challenges. It explores themes of colonial change, cultural conflict, and family loyalty, set against a backdrop of dramatic island transformation.
- Violence & peril
- 4/10
- Language
- 1/10
- Drinking, drugs & smoking
- 3/10
- Romance & sensuality
- 2/10
- Scary moments
- 3/10
Heads up
- Some historical violence related to conflict and disease
- Depictions of historical medical practices
- Brief thematic elements of infidelity
What it models well
- Loyalty to family and heritage
- Perseverance in the face of adversity
- Understanding cultural change
Talk about it after
- The impact of foreign influence on native cultures
- How communities cope with epidemics and illness
- The meaning of "home" and belonging
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Where to watch
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Top billed cast
Director: Tom Gries • Crew: James R. Webb
Trailers & clips
The Hawaiians ≣ 1970 ≣ Trailer
The Hawaiians (1970) ORIGINAL TRAILER
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Details
- TMDB audience
- 5.5/10 (20)
- Age rating
- PG
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- $8,000,000
- Box office
- $2,300,000
- IMDb
- tt0065820
