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Mary Magdalene

2018·Movie
2h 0min·R
IMDb5.9Metacritic486.1Rotten Tomatoes44%49%

Where to watch

PhiloAMC+KanopySundance Now

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Mary Magdalene fingerprint

Strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension3
  • Spectacle3
  • Adrenaline2

Heart

Hopeful and moving

  • Hopefulness8
  • Pathos7
  • Catharsis7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Situational Comedy0
  • Physical Comedy0

World

History, a real life story, and faith and meaning

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout characters and performances

  • Character Depth9
  • Acting8
  • Direction7

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography8
  • Music Composition7
  • Editing6

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchComfort WatchThought-Provoking

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About

Her story will be told

In the first century, free-spirited Mary Magdalene flees the marriage her family has arranged for her, finding refuge and a sense of purpose in a radical new movement led by the charismatic, rabble-rousing preacher named Jesus.
Biblical DramaSpiritual JourneyHistorical NarrativeCharacter StudyPoetic & ContemplativeFaith & RedemptionEmpathetic PortrayalSlow-Burn ExplorationThought-Provoking

Crew

Directed by:
Garth Davis, Edoardo Petti, Grant Butler
Written by:
Philippa Goslett, Helen Edmundson
Produced by:
Jina Jay, Iain Canning, Emile Sherman
Composed by:
Jóhann Jóhannsson, Hildur Guðnadóttir, Robert Aiki Aubrey Lowe

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Mary Magdalene

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Mary Magdalene legally?

PhiloAMC+KanopySundance Now

Mary Magdalene is included with a subscription to Philo, AMC+, and Sundance Now in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy. 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 Mary Magdalene worth watching?

52
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 52/100 (IMDb 5.9, Rotten Tomatoes 44%, and Metacritic 48). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Mary Magdalene rated?

R

It's rated R in the United States.

How long is Mary Magdalene?

2 h 0 min

Mary Magdalene runs 2 h 0 min.

Is Mary Magdalene based on a true story?

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

Do critics and audiences agree on Mary Magdalene?

Critics46
Audiences56

Not quite. Audiences rate Mary Magdalene higher (56) than critics (46). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Mary Magdalene a box office hit?

Budget$20 million
Box office$12 million

No. It cost about $20 million to make and earned $12 million worldwide, 59% of its budget.

What language is Mary Magdalene in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Australia, Italy, United Kingdom, United States.

In how many countries can I watch Mary Magdalene?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Mary Magdalene in 77 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Mary Magdalene use?

Symbolic Serene SubmersionRace LiftSupporting ProtagonistElemental MotifsReal-Person EpiloguePerspective FlipThe ConfidantBased on a True StoryCharacter TitleThe StorytellerBreaking the Glass CeilingFace on the Coverand 2 more

TV Tropes lists 14 storytelling tropes for Mary Magdalene, including Symbolic Serene Submersion, Race Lift, Supporting Protagonist.