The Hawaiians (1970): cast, story & where to watch
1970 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1970, The Hawaiians is a drama, adventure and romance film directed by Tom Gries, running about 134 minutes. “The continuation of James A. Michener's epic novel, Hawaii!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A wanderer returns home only to find political turmoil, disease and romantic difficulties.
Who’s in it. The Hawaiians stars Charlton Heston as Whip Hoxworth, Tina Chen as Nyuk Tsin, Geraldine Chaplin as Purity Hoxworth and Mako as Mun Ki, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, The Hawaiians has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Hawaiians page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Hawaiians tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Hawaiians (1970)?
- In US, The Hawaiians is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Hawaiians worth watching?
- The Hawaiians holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, adventure and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Hawaiians?
- The Hawaiians stars Charlton Heston, Tina Chen, Geraldine Chaplin, Mako and John Phillip Law.
- When was The Hawaiians released?
- The Hawaiians was released in 1970, with a runtime of about 134 minutes.