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Princess Ka'iulani (2010): cast, story & where to watch

2010 · Film · ★ 5.7

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Released in 2010, Princess Ka'iulani is a drama film directed by Marc Forby, running about 130 minutes. “Her heart was torn between love and the future of Hawaii...” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Ka'iulani, a 19th-century Hawaiian princess, is raised in England but determined to maintain her people's independence from aggressive American businessmen. After being sent to England as a child by her Scottish father, Ka'iulani returns to Hawaii and becomes a political activist who fights to retain her throne, even though she must leave her English paramour.

Who’s in it. Princess Ka'iulani stars Q'orianka Kilcher as Princess Ka'iulani, Barry Pepper as Thurston, Will Patton as Sanford B. Dole and Jimmy Yuill as Archie Cleghorn, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Princess Ka'iulani has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $771.5K at the box office.

Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Google Play Movies, YouTube and Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Princess Ka'iulani page.

If you liked it. Fans of Princess Ka'iulani tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Princess Ka'iulani (2010)?
In US, Princess Ka'iulani is available to rent or buy from Google Play Movies, YouTube and Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Princess Ka'iulani worth watching?
Princess Ka'iulani holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Princess Ka'iulani?
Princess Ka'iulani stars Q'orianka Kilcher, Barry Pepper, Will Patton, Jimmy Yuill and Shaun Evans.
When was Princess Ka'iulani released?
Princess Ka'iulani was released in 2010, with a runtime of about 130 minutes.