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Molokai

Play trailer Poster for Molokai PG Released Mar 17, 1999 1h 50m Biography Play Trailer Watchlist
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Based on a true story, this drama focuses on Father Damien (David Wenham), a Roman Catholic priest from Belgium who takes up a post at a Hawaiian leprosy settlement. Appalled by the conditions that he finds the lepers living in, Damien works tirelessly to aid the stricken people. In addition to making the colony more habitable, Damien tries to act as a spiritual guide for the beleaguered islanders, always selflessly putting the well-being of others first.
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Steven D. Greydanus Decent Films The edifying, at times wrenching story of the 19th-century 'Apostle to the Lepers'… an inspiring, challenging depiction of Christian service and charity. Rated: A- Nov 3, 2003 Full Review Globe and Mail Rated: 2/4 Mar 22, 2002 Full Review Emanuel Levy EmanuelLevy.Com Rated: 3/5 Jun 30, 2005 Full Review Philip Martin Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Rated: 3/5 Jul 29, 2002 Full Review Urban Cinefile Critics Urban Cinefile "Molokai is a stirring and humbling film that you will never forget." Jun 15, 2002 Full Review Mike DeWolfe Apollo Guide Rated: 68/100 Feb 8, 2002 Full Review Read all reviews

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Robert M Very well produced story of an exemplary human being who gave all for the betterment of the lives of hopeless and sick outcasts. All around great performances by all of the cast members. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 06/06/23 Full Review Audience Member This movie was authentically told, had wonderful acting, and a good script. I was amazed at the extra actors found to portray lepers. The Catholic characters were portrayed well and intelligently. Everything about it was first-rate. David Wenham was great. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/26/23 Full Review Audience Member Enlightening movie with some solid performances from some of the film industry's best known actors Rated 3 out of 5 stars 02/17/23 Full Review Audience Member An interesting movie, if not a particularly entertaining one. Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 02/01/23 Full Review Frances H A very accurate and affecting biopic that raised my ire because the government and Church officials who should have supported Father Damian didn't even give him the donations given just for him and colony residents. It doesn't seem possible that the secular and sacred authorities could be jealous of the reputation and recognition of a man serving lepers and then dying of it himself, but such is the character of some who call themselves human. A stellar cast of supporting actors, but the film lacked a hard to define something to make it great. It's good, but not outstanding. Still worth watching. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 01/24/14 Full Review Audience Member David Wenham shines here in his role as Father Damien, the priest who risked his own life to help the lepers quarantined on the island of Molokai. The movie is stunningly filmed by Paul Cox. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/05/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Paul Cox

Director

David Wenham

Father Damien

Peter O'Toole

William Williamson

Kris Kristofferson

Rudolph Meyer

Sam Neill

Walter Murray Gibson

Leo McKern

Bishop Maigret

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Synopsis Based on a true story, this drama focuses on Father Damien (David Wenham), a Roman Catholic priest from Belgium who takes up a post at a Hawaiian leprosy settlement. Appalled by the conditions that he finds the lepers living in, Damien works tirelessly to aid the stricken people. In addition to making the colony more habitable, Damien tries to act as a spiritual guide for the beleaguered islanders, always selflessly putting the well-being of others first.
Director
Paul Cox
Producer
Grietje Lammertyn, Tarsicius Vanhuysse
Screenwriter
John Briley, Hilde Eynikel
Distributor
UNAPIX Entertainment
Production Co
Era Film
Rating
PG
Genre
Biography
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Mar 17, 1999, Original
Release Date (Streaming)
Jul 2, 2016
Runtime
1h 50m
Sound Mix
Stereo
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