Beyond the Gates of Splendor (2002): cast, story & where to watch
2002 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 2002, Beyond the Gates of Splendor is a documentary film directed by Jim Hanon, running about 96 minutes. “In 1956, two worlds collided, beginning a journey beyond fear, beyond violence, beyond forgiveness.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. "Beyond the Gates" is a feature length documentary film experience about the Waodani Indians and the missionary men and women who have given their lives to reach them. This powerful emotional journey begins with the Waodani describing their way of life before the missionaries visited them in 1956. Narrated by the son of one of the missionaries and each of the wives of the men who died, the audience takes a nostalgic trip back in time to see how the men and women came to meet up with each other in Ecuador. An inspiring story of forgiveness and love.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Beyond the Gates of Splendor has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $38 at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Beyond the Gates of Splendor page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Beyond the Gates of Splendor (2002)?
- In US, Beyond the Gates of Splendor is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Beyond the Gates of Splendor worth watching?
- Beyond the Gates of Splendor holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- When was Beyond the Gates of Splendor released?
- Beyond the Gates of Splendor was released in 2002, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.