American Experience: The Island Murder (2018): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2018, American Experience: The Island Murder is a notable film directed by Mark Zwonitzer.

What it’s about. In the waning days of summer 1931, Honolulu's tropical tranquility was shattered when a young Navy wife made a drastic allegation of rape against five nonwhite islanders. What unfolded in the following days and weeks was a racially-charged murder case that would make headlines across the nation, enrage Hawai'i's native population, and galvanize the island's law enforcers and the nation's social elite.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, American Experience: The Island Murder has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch American Experience: The Island Murder page.