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Godspell

1973Movie1 h 42 minG

ComedyFamily
58
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.6Letterboxd3.3/5Metacritic65–Rotten Tomatoes63%71%

A wholesome, cathartic comedy movie about faith and meaning and growing up.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

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Not for scares or brutality.

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Story

A Musical Based on the Gospel According to St. Matthew

In modern-day New York City, John the Baptist calls out to a group of young men and women to learn from the teachings of Jesus. Through song and dance, they relive Christ's crucifixion.

Feels like

  • Musical
  • Biblical
  • Hippie Aesthetic
  • Uplifting
  • Contemporary Adaptation
  • Ensemble Cast
  • Camp
  • Symbolic Storytelling
  • Joyful & Emotional

Cast

9 of 9

Crew

Directed by
David Greene
Written by
David Greene, John-Michael Tebelak
Produced by
Edgar Lansbury
Music by
Stephen Schwartz

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Facts

March 21, 1973 · 1 h 42 min · G

Released
March 21, 1973
Runtime
1 h 42 min
Age rating
G
Genres
Comedy, Family, Music
Original language
English
Also spoken
Hebrew, Spanish
Made in
United States
Available in
24 countries

Tropes

Hope Spot, Creator Cameo, "The Reason You Suck" Speech +9

  • Hope Spot
  • Creator Cameo
  • "The Reason You Suck" Speech
  • Covered in Gunge
  • Call to Adventure
  • As Himself
  • Low-Angle Empty World Shot
  • You Have GOT to Be Kidding Me!
  • Award-Bait Song
  • Shown Their Work
  • BSoD Song
  • Patter Song

12 of 36 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Godspell?"

Questions about Godspell

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Godspell?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Godspell from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home.

Is Godspell worth watching?

58
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 58 (IMDb 6.6, Letterboxd 3.3 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 63%, and Metacritic 65).

Is Godspell okay for kids?

G

Yes: it's rated G in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will Godspell make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly slapstick (6 of 10) and absurd humor (6 of 10).

Will I feel good after watching Godspell?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for hopefulness and 8 for wholesome.

What tropes does Godspell use?

Hope SpotCreator Cameo"The Reason You Suck" SpeechCovered in GungeCall to AdventureAs HimselfLow-Angle Empty World ShotYou Have GOT to Be Kidding Me!Award-Bait SongShown Their WorkBSoD SongPatter Songand 24 more

TV Tropes lists 36 tropes for it, including Hope Spot, Creator Cameo, and "The Reason You Suck" Speech.