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Monsignor

1982Movie2 h 1 minR

18

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A romantic, moving crime movie about history and faith and meaning.

Good for date night · friends night · thought-provoking

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Story

Forgive me, Father for I have sinned. I have killed for my Country, I have stolen for my Church, I have loved a Woman, and I am a Priest.

The vows of an ambitious young American priest are tested during World War II. Not only does Father John Flaherty get involved with the black market to raise money for the Vatican, he also falls in love with a young French nun.

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Religious Drama
World War II
Forbidden Love
Moral Conflict
Political Intrigue
Vatican
Black Market
Ambitious Priest
Historical Setting

Crew

Directed by: Frank Perry
Written by: Abraham Polonsky, Wendell Mayes, Jack-Alain Léger
Produced by: Frank Yablans, David Niven Jr.
Music by: John Williams

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Facts

October 22, 1982 · 2 h 1 min · R

Released: October 22, 1982
Runtime: 2 h 1 min
Age rating: R
Content: Sexual Content
Genres: Crime, Drama, War
Original language: English
Made in: United States

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3 questions, like "Is Monsignor worth watching?"

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Is Monsignor worth watching?

18

TerribleGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 18 (IMDb 5.1 and Rotten Tomatoes 0%).

Is Monsignor good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is Monsignor plot-driven or character-driven?

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Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (7 of 10) and pathos (7 of 10) more than on its plot.