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Stations of the Cross

2014Movie1 h 50 min

Drama
76
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.4Metacritic687.4Rotten Tomatoes93%74%

A moving, bleak drama movie about faith and meaning and everyday modern life, with standout performances and characters.

Good for friends night · teens · thought-provoking

Skip it if you need an uplifting mood · you want fast pacing

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Not for warmth, comfort or laughs.

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Story

Maria finds herself caught between two worlds. At school this 14-year-old girl has all the typical teenage interests, but when she’s at home with her family she follows the teachings of the Society of St. Paul and their traditionalist interpretation of Catholicism. Everything that Maria thinks and does must be examined before God. And since the Lord is a strict shepherd, she lives in constant fear of committing some misconduct...

Feels like

  • Religious Fanaticism
  • Oppressive Dogma
  • Spiritual Abuse
  • Coming-of-Age Drama
  • Psychological Realism
  • Contemporary German Cinema
  • Bleak & Unflinching
  • Moral Conflict
  • Slow-Burn Tension

Cast

12 of 12

Crew

Directed by
Dietrich Brüggemann
Written by
Anna Brüggemann, Dietrich Brüggemann
Produced by
Fabian Maubach, Leif Alexis, Jochen Laube
Music by
Holger Lehmann, Martin Frühmorgen, Jacob Ilgner

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Facts

March 20, 2014 · 1 h 50 min · Suicide Themes, Disturbing Imagery

Released
March 20, 2014
Runtime
1 h 50 min
Content
Suicide Themes, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama
Original language
German
Also spoken
Latin, French
Made in
Germany
Available in
15 countries

Tropes

The Oner, Leave the Camera Running, Crucial Cross +9

  • The Oner
  • Leave the Camera Running
  • Crucial Cross
  • Sex Is Evil, and I Am Horny
  • Political Correctness Is Evil
  • Makeup Is Evil
  • Everyone Looks Sexier if French
  • Dissonant Serenity
  • Passion Play
  • Good Wears White
  • Driven to Suicide
  • Henpecked Husband

12 of 27 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Stations of the Cross?"

Questions about Stations of the Cross

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Stations of the Cross?

PrimeCineverse

In the United States, Stations of the Cross streams on Prime, and it is free with ads on Cineverse. You can rent or buy it from Google Play Movies and YouTube. It also streams in 7 other countries.

Is Stations of the Cross worth watching?

76
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 76 (IMDb 7.4, Rotten Tomatoes 93%, and Metacritic 68).

Is Stations of the Cross plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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

Will I feel good after watching Stations of the Cross?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 7 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.

Is Stations of the Cross in English?

GermanLatinFrench

No, it was made in German, with some Latin and French.

What tropes does Stations of the Cross use?

The OnerLeave the Camera RunningCrucial CrossSex Is Evil, and I Am HornyPolitical Correctness Is EvilMakeup Is EvilEveryone Looks Sexier if FrenchDissonant SerenityPassion PlayGood Wears WhiteDriven to SuicideHenpecked Husbandand 15 more

TV Tropes lists 27 tropes for it, including The Oner, Leave the Camera Running, and Crucial Cross.