The Mission (1986)
Kernel Score: 83% · 1,513 ratings · Rated PG
Genres: Adventure, Drama, Action, History
Released: 1986-09-06
Runtime: 125 minutes
Where to watch The Mission
- Free with ads: YouTube Free
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
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.
The Mission parents' guide: ages 8+
Parents need to know that The Mission depicts colonial violence, religious conversion, and conflict between Jesuits and colonial powers over Indigenous peoples.
- Violence & scariness: Moderate — Includes colonial warfare, resistance, and the violent subjugation of Indigenous peoples.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official PG rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Roland Joffé
Cast
- Robert De Niro as Rodrigo Mendoza
- Jeremy Irons as Father Gabriel
- Ray McAnally as Cardinal Altamirano
- Aidan Quinn as Felipe Mendoza
- Liam Neeson as Father John Fielding
- Cherie Lunghi as Carlotta
- Ronald Pickup as Hontar
- Chuck Low as Don Cabeza
- Bercelio Moya as Indian Boy
- Sigifredo Ismare as Witch Doctor
The Mission FAQ
Is The Mission good?
The Mission has an 83% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 1,513 audience ratings.
Where can I watch The Mission?
In the US you can watch it free with ads on YouTube Free and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is The Mission OK for kids?
The Mission is rated PG. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 8+. Parents need to know that The Mission depicts colonial violence, religious conversion, and conflict between Jesuits and colonial powers over Indigenous peoples.
What movies are like The Mission?
If you liked The Mission, try Embrace of the Serpent, Mutiny on the Bounty, The Hill and Black Panther.