Princess Kaiulani

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Princess Kaiulani

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Released May 14, 2010

2h 10m

History

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Biography

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A Hawaiian princess (Q'orianka Kilcher) attempts to maintain the independence of the islands against the threat of American colonization.

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A middling biopic about an important figure in Hawaiian history, Princes Kaiulani looks and feels like a TV movie of the week and offers about as much insight.

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Amy Biancolli

Houston Chronicle

There are too many swooping violins, too many trite generalizations, too few moments that throw a light on history and turn it into art.

Rated: 2/4

Aug 13, 2010

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Marc Savlov

Austin Chronicle

This effortlessly evocative, endlessly ennui-inducing paean to Hawaii's final princess is, ultimately, a dull, Upstairs Downstairs affair.

Rated: 2/5

Jun 4, 2010

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Peter Rainer

Christian Science Monitor

As the doomed princess, Q'orianka Kilcher ... has imperially striking features but limited acting skills.

Rated: C-

May 21, 2010

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Rene Jordan

El Nuevo Herald (Miami)

A film that combines the beauty of the panoramic islands with epic romanticism in the style of Merchant Ivory. [Full review in Spanish]

Jul 13, 2022

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Burl Burlingame

Honolulu Star-Advertiser

There's little passion, damn little fire in the belly, and what there is is wasted on a pleasant romance conjured up by the script, aimed at the My Little Pony market.

Rated: 2/4

Jul 5, 2011

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Rene Rodriguez

Miami Herald

Rated: 2/4

Jan 31, 2011

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jelisije j

I was more interested in the overthrow of Hawaii then the love story that nearly took over the entire run time of this film.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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Audience Member

Excellent acting, cinematography, and storytelling

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/11/23

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wendy b

I absolutely loved this movie. The rich history of Hawaii was very interesting and the performances were wonderful especially by the princess. Highly recommended!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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Audience Member

Great movie I love it

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/10/20

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Audience Member

Extremely underrated biopic. It barely feels like a TV movie

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

05/31/18

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Audience Member

movie felt like sequel to Pocahontas in a way

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

01/09/18

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Synopsis

A Hawaiian princess (Q'orianka Kilcher) attempts to maintain the independence of the islands against the threat of American colonization.

Director: Marc Forby
Producer: Lauri Apelian, Marc Forby, Ricardo S. Galindez, Nigel Thomas, Roy Tjioe
Screenwriter: Marc Forby, Robert Payne
Distributor: Roadside Attractions
Production Co: Matador Pictures, Trailblazer Films, Island Film Group
Rating: PG (Smoking|Sensuality|Brief Language|Some Violence|Thematic Material)
Genre: History, Drama, Biography
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): May 14, 2010, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Dec 3, 2013
Box Office (Gross USA): $883.9K
Runtime: 2h 10m

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