The Hawaiians
Watch with a parent

The Hawaiians

Best from age 12 · PG · 1970 · 134 min

The Hawaiians

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.

What's in it

0 = none · 10 = intense

Violence & peril

Moderate

4/10

Language

Mild

1/10

Drinking, drugs & smoking

Moderate

3/10

Romance & sensuality

Mild

2/10

Scary moments

Moderate

3/10

Heads up

  • Some historical violence related to conflict and disease
  • Depictions of historical medical practices
  • Brief thematic elements of infidelity

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
Researched and reviewed by our BYU-Pathway team. Your visit helps keep them working.Our mission →

Cast & crew

The Hawaiians ≣ 1970 ≣ Trailer

The Hawaiians (1970) ORIGINAL TRAILER