The Mission (1986): cast, story & where to watch
1986 · Film · ★ 7.4
Released in 1986, The Mission is an action, drama, adventure and history film directed by Roland Joffé, running about 126 minutes. “One will trust in the power of prayer. One will believe in the might of the sword.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When a Spanish Jesuit goes into the South American wilderness to build a mission in the hope of converting the Indians of the region, a slave hunter is converted and joins his mission. When Spain sells the colony to Portugal, they are forced to defend all they have built against the Portuguese aggressors.
Who’s in it. The Mission stars Robert De Niro as Rodrigo Mendoza, Jeremy Irons as Father Gabriel, Ray McAnally as Cardinal Altamirano and Aidan Quinn as Felipe Mendoza, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, The Mission has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $17.2M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Mission page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Mission tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Mission (1986)?
- In US, The Mission is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Mission worth watching?
- The Mission holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama, adventure and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Mission?
- The Mission stars Robert De Niro, Jeremy Irons, Ray McAnally, Aidan Quinn and Liam Neeson.
- When was The Mission released?
- The Mission was released in 1986, with a runtime of about 126 minutes.