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The Reluctant Saint

1962·Movie
1h 45min
79
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A , comedy: , but never fluffy, .

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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The incredible true story of St. Joseph of Cupertino. "The Flying Friar"

Cupertino, Italy, 1623: A simple-minded and clumsy young man joins a Franciscan order as a hired hand, overcoming his intellectual and social challenges with a pure heart and a simple faith. God performs a miracle through him, quite literally raising him to sainthood.
Historical Biographical DramaSpiritual UpliftmentFaith & MiraclesHeartwarming JourneyOvercoming AdversityGentle HumorInspiring StoryHuman GoodnessComforting & Hopeful

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Where can I stream The Reluctant Saint?

In the United States, The Reluctant Saint streams on TCM.

Is The Reluctant Saint worth watching?

79
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 79 (IMDb 7.3).

Is The Reluctant Saint okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will The Reluctant Saint make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly slapstick (6 of 10) and situational comedy (5 of 10).

Will I feel good after watching The Reluctant Saint?

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