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Francis of Assisi

1966Movie2 h 14 min

DramaHistory
68
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.5

A moving, philosophical history movie about a real life story and history.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want something to laugh at

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Not for laughs, scares or romance.

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Story

A 1966 biopic of Francis of Assisi presents him as a troubled rebel and champion of radical brotherhood, reflecting the spirit of 1968 student protests. Praised and condemned, the film sparked controversy for its bold, dissenting portrayal of faith.

Feels like

  • Revolutionary Biopic
  • Historical Drama
  • Spiritual Awakening
  • Political Allegory
  • Radical Brotherhood
  • Anti-Establishment
  • Medieval Setting
  • Emotional Journey
  • Cinematic Epic

Cast

6 of 6

Crew

Directed by
Liliana Cavani
Written by
Tullio Pinelli, Liliana Cavani
Produced by
Leo Pescarolo
Music by
Peppino De Luca

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Facts

September 1, 1966 · 2 h 14 min · Violence, Strong Language

Released
September 1, 1966
Runtime
2 h 14 min
Content
Violence, Strong Language
Genres
History, Drama, TV Movie
Original language
Italian
Made in
Italy

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is Francis of Assisi worth watching?"

Questions about Francis of Assisi

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Francis of Assisi worth watching?

68
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68 (IMDb 7.5).

Is Francis of Assisi okay for kids?

ViolenceStrong language

Yes: its content advisories are violence and strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is Francis of Assisi plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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

Is Francis of Assisi in English?

Italian

No, it was made in Italian.