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The Passion of Bernadette

1990Movie1 h 46 min

DramaHistory
67
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.7

A deeply moving, melancholic drama movie about faith and meaning and a real life story, with standout characters.

Good for family movie night · friends night · kids

Skip it if you want something to laugh at · you want fast pacing

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Not for laughs, scares or adrenaline.

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Story

Biography about the life of Bernadette Soubirous after she entered the convent.

Chronicles Bernadette's years with the Sisters of Charity of Nevers convent, from age 22 until her untimely death from tuberculosis at age 35.

Feels like

  • Religious Drama
  • Biopic
  • Faith and Spirituality
  • French Cinema
  • Historical Drama
  • Character Study
  • Hope and Suffering
  • Inspirational
  • 19th Century France

Cast

21 of 21

Crew

Directed by
Jean Delannoy
Written by
Jean Delannoy, Jean Aurenche
Produced by
Giancarlo Parretti, Jacques Quintard, Francis von Büren
Music by
Francis Lai

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Facts

May 9, 1990 · 1 h 46 min · Drama, History

Released
May 9, 1990
Runtime
1 h 46 min
Genres
Drama, History
Original language
French
Made in
France
Available in
7 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Is The Passion of Bernadette worth watching?"

Questions about The Passion of Bernadette

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is The Passion of Bernadette worth watching?

67
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 67 (IMDb 6.7).

Is The Passion of Bernadette a sequel?

  1. Bernadette (1988)
  2. The Passion of Bernadette (1990)

Yes: it's movie 2 of 2 in its series, after Bernadette (1988).

Is The Passion of Bernadette okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Is The Passion of Bernadette plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (9 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is The Passion of Bernadette in English?

French

No, it was made in French.