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Jesus' Son

2000·Movie
1h 47min·R

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Strong craft, striking style, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension4
  • Fast Pace4
  • Violence4

Heart

Deeply moving and profoundly sad

  • Pathos9
  • Melancholy9
  • Catharsis7

Humor

Some dark humor and sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor6
  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Cringe Humor5

World

The mind, everyday modern life, and a real life story

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Rewatchability7
  • Novelty7

Craft

Standout performances, characters, and direction

  • Acting9
  • Character Depth9
  • Direction8

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing7
  • Visual Stylization7

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About

A young man turns from drug addiction and petty crime to a life redeemed by a discovery of compassion.
Existential Road TripDrug Addiction DramaRedemption StoryQuirky Character StudyNon-Linear NarrativeSurreal & MelancholyDarkly HumorousPsychological JourneyIndie Gem

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No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Jesus' Son legally?

You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and Fandango at Home Free. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Jesus' Son worth watching?

73
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 73/100 (IMDb 6.9, Rotten Tomatoes 78%, and Metacritic 76). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Jesus' Son rated?

RDrug useStrong languageSexual contentDisturbing imagery

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: drug use, strong language, sexual content, and disturbing imagery.

How long is Jesus' Son?

1 h 47 min

Jesus' Son runs 1 h 47 min.

Is Jesus' Son based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

Do critics and audiences agree on Jesus' Son?

Critics77
Audiences72

Yes. Critics average 77 and audiences 72 out of 100, so both groups see Jesus' Son much the same way.

Was Jesus' Son a box office hit?

Budget$3 million
Box office$1 million

No. It cost about $3 million to make and earned $1 million worldwide, 52% of its budget.

What language is Jesus' Son in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Jesus' Son?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Jesus' Son in 48 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.