Molokai: The Story of Father Damien

Molokai: The Story of Father Damien (1999)

  • 63% of critics liked it
    (8 reviews)

  • 66% of users liked it
    (1,016 ratings)

Based on the true story of a priest who risked his life in order to help people no one else would touch (a wager he would eventually lose), Father Damien stars David Wenham as the titular Belgian saint. In 1872, Damien, a young Catholic priest serving as a missionary near Hawaii, volunteers to spend… More

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PG,
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Drama
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Jun 1, 1999 Wide
A-Pix

Critic Reviews

  • Steven D. Greydanus, Decent Films Guide

    The edifying, at times wrenching story of the 19th-century 'Apostle to the Lepers'… an inspiring, challenging depiction of Christian service and charity.

  • Urban Cinefile Critics, Urban Cinefile

    "Molokai is a stirring and humbling film that you will never forget."

  • Dennis Schwartz, Ozus' World Movie Reviews

    I am glad I saw it, even if I was not entertained.

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  • Jeremy S


    Deeply disturbing, depressing and yet full of beauty and redemption.

  • John B


    Stunning cinema and a story that deserves to be captured on film. Truly memorable.

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