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Saving Grace

1986Movie1 h 52 minPG

ComedyDrama
72
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1Rotten Tomatoes–83%
72
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1Rotten Tomatoes–83%

Summary

A newly-elected Pope Leo XIV finds himself accidentally locked out of the Vatican. Unknown to the outside world, he winds up in an impoverished Italian village, where his adventures ultimately teach the Pope and his new friends some important lessons about friendship and self-esteem. Written by Chris DeSantis

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

Skip it if

  • You want dark or edgy material

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Cast

13 of 13

Crew

Directed by
Robert M. Young
Written by
David S. Ward, Richard Kramer, Celia Gittelson
Produced by
Herbert F. Solow
Music by
William Goldstein

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Facts

May 2, 1986 · 1 h 52 min · PG

Released
May 2, 1986
Runtime
1 h 52 min
Age rating
PG
Genres
Comedy, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Box office
$18,209
Available in
4 countries

Tropes

New-Age Retro Hippie, Evil Debt Collector, Contagious Laughter +9

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Saving Grace?"

Questions about Saving Grace

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Saving Grace?

The RokuTubi TV

In the United States, Saving Grace is free with ads on The Roku and Tubi TV. It also streams in 1 other country.

Is Saving Grace worth watching?

72
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 72 (IMDb 7.1).

Is Saving Grace okay for kids?

PG

Yes: it's rated PG in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will Saving Grace make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly situational comedy (8 of 10) and sharp wit (5 of 10).

Will I feel good after watching Saving Grace?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for hopefulness and 9 for wholesome.

What tropes does Saving Grace use?

New-Age Retro HippieEvil Debt CollectorContagious LaughterObfuscating StupidityImpoverished PatricianBefriending the EnemyStoner FlickHard-Work MontageAlien Among usTook a Level in BadassSilent TreatmentIntergenerational Friendshipand 41 more

TV Tropes lists 53 tropes for it, including New-Age Retro Hippie, Evil Debt Collector, and Contagious Laughter.