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The Robe

1953·Movie
2h 15min·NR
71
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Strong craft, striking style, no humor.

Energy

Spectacular

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Spectacle7
  • Tension4
  • Fast Pace4

Heart

Hopeful and cathartic

  • Hopefulness8
  • Catharsis8
  • Wholesome7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Satire & Parody2
  • Situational Comedy1

World

History and faith and meaning

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Standout cinematography and score

  • Cinematography8
  • Music Composition8
  • Music Centrality8

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The first motion picture in CinemaScope--the modern miracle you see without glasses!

Drunk and disillusioned Roman, Marcellus Gallio, wins Jesus' robe in a dice game after the crucifixion. Marcellus has never been a man of faith like his slave, Demetrius, but when Demetrius escapes with the robe, Marcellus experiences disturbing visions and feels guilty for his actions. Convinced that destroying the robe will cure him, Marcellus sets out to find Demetrius — and discovers his Christian faith along the way.
Religious ConversionHistorical DramaRedemptionEpic ScopeFaith and DoubtCinematic SpectacleMorality TaleClassic HollywoodBiblical Era

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Questions about The Robe

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Where can I stream The Robe legally?

The Robe is included with a subscription to FlixFling in the United States. 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 The Robe worth watching?

71
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 71/100 (IMDb 6.7 and Rotten Tomatoes 74%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Robe rated?

NR

It's rated NR in the United States.

How long is The Robe?

2 h 15 min

The Robe runs 2 h 15 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Robe?

Critics74
Audiences68

Yes. Critics average 74 and audiences 68 out of 100, so both groups see The Robe much the same way.

Was The Robe a box office hit?

Budget$4 million
Box office$36 million

Yes, a big one. It cost about $4 million to make and earned $36 million worldwide, 8.3 times its budget.

What language is The Robe in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Robe?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Robe in 55 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Robe use?

Even Evil Has StandardsBittersweet EndingReassigned to AntarcticaRoyal "We"Deadpan SnarkerThrowing Your Sword Always WorksAdaptational Relationship OverhaulI Have No Son!Happiness in Slavery"The Reason You Suck" SpeechWham LineThe Facelessand 32 more

TV Tropes lists 44 storytelling tropes for The Robe, including Even Evil Has Standards, Bittersweet Ending, Reassigned to Antarctica.