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The Gospel According to St. Matthew

1965Movie2 h 17 min

Drama
83
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.6Rotten Tomatoes89%86%

A philosophical, moving drama movie about history and a real life story, with standout direction and world-building.

Good for friends night · drop-in friendly · thought-provoking

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Not for warmth, laughs or comfort.

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Story

A Motion Picture which will be seen by the entire world - up to the end of the world!

Along a rocky, barren coastline, Jesus begins teaching, primarily using parables. He attracts disciples; he's stern, brusque, and demanding. His parables often take on the powers that be, so he and his teachings come to the attention of the Pharisees, the chief priests, and elders. They conspire to have him arrested, beaten, tried, and crucified, just as he prophesied to his followers.

Feels like

  • Biblical Adaptation
  • Religious Drama
  • Italian Neorealism
  • Historical
  • Faith and Doctrine
  • Philosophical
  • Social Commentary
  • Black and White
  • Dialogue-Heavy

Cast

5 of 5

Crew

Directed by
Pier Paolo Pasolini
Written by
Pier Paolo Pasolini
Produced by
Alfredo Bini
Music by
Luis Bacalov

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Facts

March 3, 1965 · 2 h 17 min · Violence

Released
March 3, 1965
Runtime
2 h 17 min
Content
Violence
Genres
Drama
Original language
Italian
Made in
Italy, France
Available in
30 countries

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5 questions, like "Where can I stream The Gospel According to St. Matthew?"

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Where can I stream The Gospel According to St. Matthew?

The RokuKanopyHooplaCriterionFandorPlexAmazon Prime Video Free with AdsFawesome

In the United States, The Gospel According to St. Matthew streams on Criterion and Fandor, and it is free with ads on The Roku, Kanopy, Hoopla, Plex, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Fawesome, Cineverse, Xumo Play, Tubi TV, and Amazon MX Player. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 18 other countries.

Is The Gospel According to St. Matthew worth watching?

83
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 83 (IMDb 7.6 and Rotten Tomatoes 89%).

Can I half-watch The Gospel According to St. Matthew?

Easy watchDemanding

No, it needs your attention: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for philosophical and 7 for complexity.

Is The Gospel According to St. Matthew plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on dialogue centrality (9 of 10) and character depth (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is The Gospel According to St. Matthew in English?

Italian

No, it was made in Italian.