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The Seminarian

2010Movie1 h 41 minNR

41
WeakGoodWatch score

A moving, philosophical drama movie about everyday modern life and faith and meaning.

Good for friends night · teens · thought-provoking

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Not for laughs, scares or adrenaline.

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Story

God is love.

The Seminarian is a story about Ryan, a closeted gay student in his final semester of seminary studies. Despite his school's hostile stance towards homosexuality, Ryan has two gay classmates - Gerald and Anthony - in whom he secretly confides. He is also close to his religiously devout mother who, as things stand, is unaware of his sexual orientation. Ryan needs to complete a solid theological thesis in order to continue doctoral work at the university of his dreams. As he works on his thesis 'The Divine Gift of Love,' Ryan begins a relationship with Bradley - a guy he has met on the Internet who seems perpetually unable to commit himself. Ryan confides in Gerald and Anthony, only to learn about their romantic struggles as well. Consequently, Ryan questions his views on God's gift of love.

Feels like

  • Religious Drama
  • LGBTQ+ Coming-of-Age
  • Theological Conflict
  • Intimate Character Study
  • Quiet Tension
  • Faith vs. Identity
  • Indie Realism
  • Melancholic Tone

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Directed by
Joshua Lim
Written by
Joshua Lim

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Facts

August 1, 2010 · 1 h 41 min · NR

Released
August 1, 2010
Runtime
1 h 41 min
Age rating
NR
Content
Sexual Content
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
7 countries

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4 questions, like "Where can I stream The Seminarian?"

Questions about The Seminarian

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Where can I stream The Seminarian?

In the United States, The Seminarian streams on Here TV, and it is free with ads on The Roku, Kanopy, Hoopla, Fawesome, and Tubi TV. It also streams in 4 other countries.

Is The Seminarian worth watching?

41
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 41 (IMDb 4.3).

Is The Seminarian plot-driven or character-driven?

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Mostly character-driven: it leans on pathos (8 of 10) and dialogue centrality (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is The Seminarian good for date night?

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It suits a quiet night in as a couple: romance is 7 of 10, but the viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.