Hawaii
Abner Hale, a rigid and humorless New England missionary, marries the beautiful Jerusha Bromley and takes her to the exotic island kingdom of Hawaii, intent on converting the natives. But the clash between the two cultures is too great and instead of understanding there comes tragedy.
Release Year
1966
Runtime
189 min
Audience Score
6.3
Genres
Drama, Adventure, Romance, History
Story Snapshot
Abner Hale, a rigid and humorless New England missionary, marries the beautiful Jerusha Bromley and takes her to the exotic island kingdom of Hawaii, intent on converting the natives. But the clash between the two cultures is too great and instead of understanding there comes tragedy.
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Hawaii is a immersive pick with medium complexity, which makes it a strong option when you want something that feels specific instead of generic.
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