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Pope John Paul II

1984Movie2 h 30 min

DramaHistory
71
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.7
71
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.7

Summary

Bio-drama tracing the life and career of Polish cardinal Karol Wojtyla from his days as a young activist in Poland to his rise and installation in 1978 as Pope of the Catholic world.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

Where to watch

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Not for laughs or scares.

Movies with

Cast

24 of 30

Crew

Directed by
Herbert Wise
Written by
Christopher Knopf
Produced by
Burt Nodella
Music by
Wilfred Josephs

Everyone

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Facts

April 22, 1984 · 2 h 30 min · Drama, History, TV Movie

Released
April 22, 1984
Runtime
2 h 30 min
Genres
Drama, History, TV Movie
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
1 country

Tropes

Holy City, Time-Shifted Actor, Bookworm +9

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream Pope John Paul II?"

Questions about Pope John Paul II

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Pope John Paul II?

fuboTVPhilo

In the United States, Pope John Paul II streams on fuboTV and Philo.

Is Pope John Paul II worth watching?

71
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 71 (IMDb 6.7).

Is Pope John Paul II okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Is Pope John Paul II plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (7 of 10) and pathos (7 of 10) more than on its plot.