Princess Kaiulani

Original title: Princess Ka'iulani

2009
PG
2h 10m

IMDb RATING

6.1/10

1.9K

YOUR RATING

The true story of a Hawaiian princess' attempts to maintain the independence of the island against the threat of American colonization.

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The true story of a Hawaiian princess' attempts to maintain the independence of the island against the threat of American colonization.The true story of a Hawaiian princess' attempts to maintain the independence of the island against the threat of American colonization.The true story of a Hawaiian princess' attempts to maintain the independence of the island against the threat of American colonization.

See production info at IMDbPro

IMDb RATING

6.1/10

1.9K

YOUR RATING

See production info at IMDbPro

Awards
- 6 wins

Trivia
The first film ever permitted to shoot inside Honolulu's Iolani Palace.

Goofs
In one shot, a chameleon walks across the screen. Chameleons are not native to Hawaii; they were first introduced in 1972.

Quotes
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Title Cards: Princess Ka'iulani died on March 6,1899 at the age of 23, less than one year after Hawai'i was annexed by the United States. Many believe she died of a broken heart at the loss of her nation.
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Title Cards: In 1993, President Clinton signed the "Apology Resolution" passed by Congress. The document offered an apology on behalf of the United States for the overthrow of the Kingdom of Hawai'i.
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Title Cards: To this day, Hawaiians strive to perpetuate their culture and nation.

Soundtracks
Kalakaua March
Written by King David Kalakaua and Henri Berger
Performed by The Royal Hawaiian Band

User reviews21

Review

Featured review

5/10

Movie is confusing at times

I watched this movie not knowing much about the history of Hawaii before it became a state of the United States of America. It was interesting to learn about the story of the last princess (or some say Queen) of Hawaii. This intelligent, beautiful and elegant young woman fights with passion for her country and it's people.

I guess you can say we all know how it ends and unfortunately it is a very sad story for Princess Kaiulani.

The movie is a little confusing at the beginning because it is not explained how she is a princess and her uncle is King not her mother who passes. At least I don't think her mother was Queen. Let's just say I am uncertain about that but Kaiulani starts out as a princess and her father is of Scottish descent and not of royal blood.

About 45 minutes into the movie I thought is it over all ready not because I was bored really but because the story just seemed like what more could there be to tell. You have to realize this is a film about Princess Kaiulani and not just Hawaii.

I think the costumes and production was beautifully done. The storyline a little confusing at time and cuts to soon to different points but it was well done. Not good enough to watch twice but interesting enough if you are into the history of royals and history of Hawaii.