- TV
Based on the true story of Mincayani, a Waodani tribesman from the jungles of Ecuador. When five young Christian missionaries,...
Based on the true story of Mincayani, a Waodani tribesman from the jungles of Ecuador. When five young Christian missionaries, among them Jim Elliot and Nate Saint, are speared to death by the Waodani in 1956, a series of events unfold to change the lives of not only the slain missionaries' families, but also Mincayani and his people.
Less
Where to watch End of the Spear
42 %53 reviewsRotten Tomatoes® rating
82 %14,272 reviewsAudience score rating
"A decidedly talky movie, one that gets going only after news of the missionaries' deaths reaches their families, and wives and children move in with the inhospitable tribes people. [The narration] tells us almost everything we see happening -- but without a lot of resulting illumination."
—
Variety
Variety"A film of few words and no developed characters. Not even the grown-up Steve, who in the film's mawkish climax meets and reconciles with his father's killer, emerges as more than a solemn, self-important mouthpiece."
—
The New York Times
The New York Times"The movie just plods along, failing to bring to life either the missionary families or the Waodani tribespeople. In order to be moved by its far-reaching impact, you have to keep reminding yourself that this tragedy, brought on by a terrible misunderstanding and miscommunication, really happened."
—
San Francisco Chronicle
San Francisco Chronicle"Ron Owen's oppressive score tugs relentlessly at the heartstrings, especially toward a climax that aspires to operatic transcendence, but instead lurches headfirst into Christian kitsch."
—
A.V. Club
A.V. ClubEnd of the Spear | Details
- Runtime
- 108
- Genre
- Drama, True Story & Biography
- Country of origin
- USA
