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Priest

1995Movie1 h 38 minR

DramaRomance
69
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1Rotten Tomatoes67%83%

A philosophical, moving drama movie about everyday modern life and society, with standout characters.

Good for friends night · thought-provoking · adults

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Not for laughs, comfort or warmth.

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Story

In a world of rituals, in a place of secrets, a man must choose between keeping the faith and exposing the truth.

The deeply held religious convictions of an idealistic young priest are challenged when he must face extraordinary events within his own congregation.

Feels like

  • Religious Doubt
  • Moral Dilemma
  • Social Commentary
  • Psychological Drama
  • Spiritual Crisis
  • Contemporary Realism
  • Character Study
  • Controversial Themes

Cast

19 of 19

Crew

Directed by
Antonia Bird
Written by
Jimmy McGovern
Produced by
George Faber
Music by
Andy Roberts

Everyone

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Facts

March 24, 1995 · 1 h 38 min · R

Released
March 24, 1995
Runtime
1 h 38 min
Age rating
R
Content
Sexual Content, Strong Language, Drug Use, Suicide Themes
Genres
Drama, Romance
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom
Box office
$4 million
Available in
8 countries

Tropes

Crapsack World, Barehanded Blade Block, The War Has Just Begun +9

  • Crapsack World
  • Barehanded Blade Block
  • The War Has Just Begun
  • We Can Rule Together
  • Punk Punk
  • Ludicrous Gibs
  • Signature Headgear
  • Kid Sidekick
  • Snake Oil Salesman
  • Rewatch Bonus
  • Papa Wolf
  • Cool Bike

12 of 88 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Priest?"

Questions about Priest

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Priest?

PrimeAmazon Prime Video Free with AdsAmazon MX Player

In the United States, Priest streams on Prime, and it is free with ads on Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads and Amazon MX Player. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 1 other country.

Is Priest worth watching?

69
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 69 (IMDb 7.1 and Rotten Tomatoes 67%). Audiences rate it higher (77 out of 100) than critics (67).

Is Priest good for date night?

AdultsFriends NightSolo Watch

Not really: romance is 4 of 10, but the viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.

Can I half-watch Priest?

Easy watchDemanding

No, it needs your attention: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for philosophical and 8 for complexity.

What tropes does Priest use?

Crapsack WorldBarehanded Blade BlockThe War Has Just BegunWe Can Rule TogetherPunk PunkLudicrous GibsSignature HeadgearKid SidekickSnake Oil SalesmanRewatch BonusPapa WolfCool Bikeand 76 more

TV Tropes lists 88 tropes for it, including Crapsack World, Barehanded Blade Block, and The War Has Just Begun.