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The Gospel of John

2003·Movie
3h 0min·PG-13
62
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Big heart, no humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension4
  • Spectacle4
  • Fast Pace3

Heart

Moving and hopeful

Much of it is about family.

  • Pathos8
  • Hopefulness8
  • Wholesome7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Situational Comedy1
  • Physical Comedy1

World

History, a real life story, and faith and meaning

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability4

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Dialogue Quality6
  • Character Depth6
  • Direction5

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Music Composition6
  • Music Centrality6

Who it's for

AdultsFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyThought-Provoking

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For God loved the world So much…

A word for word depiction of the life of Jesus Christ from the Good News Translation Bible as recorded in the Gospel of John.
Biblical NarrativeHistorical DramaFaith-BasedReligious ExperienceNew TestamentInspirationalCharacter StudyWord-for-Word Adaptation

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about The Gospel of John

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Where can I stream The Gospel of John legally?

The Gospel of John is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, Brew, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on YouTube Free, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, and Fawesome. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Gospel of John worth watching?

62
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 63/100 (IMDb 7.7, Rotten Tomatoes 37%, and Metacritic 52). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Gospel of John rated?

PG-13

It's rated PG-13 in the United States.

How long is The Gospel of John?

3 h 0 min

The Gospel of John runs 3 h 0 min.

Is The Gospel of John based on a true story?

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

Do critics and audiences agree on The Gospel of John?

Critics45
Audiences82

Not quite. Audiences rate The Gospel of John higher (82) than critics (45). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was The Gospel of John a box office hit?

Budget$10 million
Box office$4 million

No. It cost about $10 million to make and earned $4 million worldwide, 41% of its budget.

What language is The Gospel of John in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Canada, United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch The Gospel of John?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Gospel of John in 9 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Gospel of John use?

Adapted OutAscended ExtraBerserk ButtonBible TimesCatch PhraseFlash BackFlash ForwardHandwaveMessianic ArchetypeThe Queen's LatinStealth Hi/ByeShown Their Workand 2 more

TV Tropes lists 14 storytelling tropes for The Gospel of John, including Adapted Out, Ascended Extra, Berserk Button.