Priest

2011·Movie
1h 27min·PG-13
57
DecentGoodWatch score

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High energy, striking style, light on feelings.

Energy

Brutally violent and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Violence9
  • Adrenaline8
  • Fast Pace8

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Catharsis5
  • Hopefulness4
  • Family Dynamics4

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Physical Comedy3
  • Dark Humor3
  • Wit & Wordplay2

World

Fantasy

  • World Immersion7
  • Novelty6
  • Dialogue Centrality5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction6
  • Acting6
  • Narrative Structure6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Sound Centrality7

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFriends NightParty VibePartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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Graphic violence bothers youYou want something quiet and calm

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About

The war is eternal. His mission is just the beginning.

In an alternate world, humanity and vampires have warred for centuries. After the last Vampire War, the veteran Warrior Priest lives in obscurity with other humans inside one of the Church's walled cities. When the Priest's niece is kidnapped by vampires, the Priest breaks his vows to hunt them down. He is accompanied by the niece's boyfriend, who is a wasteland sheriff, and a former Warrior Priestess.
Action HorrorDystopian SettingVampire HunterPost-ApocalypticReligious OrderMonster HuntViolentComic Book Adaptation

Crew

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Priest

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Priest legally?

Priest is included with a subscription to fuboTV, YouTube TV, NBC, and USA Network in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Priest worth watching?

57
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 58/100 (IMDb 5.7, Rotten Tomatoes 16%, and Metacritic 75). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Priest rated?

PG-13ViolenceDisturbing imagery

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is Priest?

1 h 27 min

Priest runs 1 h 27 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Priest?

Critics46
Audiences52

Yes. Critics average 46 and audiences 52 out of 100, so both groups see Priest much the same way.

Was Priest a box office hit?

Budget$60 million
Box office$78 million

Roughly broke even. It cost about $60 million to make and earned $78 million worldwide, 1.3 times its budget.

What language is Priest in?

EnglishPortugueseSpanish

It was made in English, with some Portuguese, Spanish. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Priest?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Priest in 111 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Priest use?

Crapsack WorldThat Liar LiesAwesomeness by AnalysisThe UnfoughtTraintop BattleCurb-Stomp BattleRewatch BonusCool TrainOh, Crap!In Name OnlyShoot the DogEyeless Faceand 76 more

TV Tropes lists 88 storytelling tropes for Priest, including Crapsack World, That Liar Lies, Awesomeness by Analysis.

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