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Of Gods and Men

2010Movie2 h 0 minPG-13

DramaHistory
80
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.2Metacritic866.9Rotten Tomatoes93%75%

A deeply moving, philosophical drama movie about everyday modern life and a real life story, with standout direction and performances.

Good for friends night · teens · thought-provoking

Skip it if you need an uplifting mood · you want fast pacing

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Not for laughs, scares or warmth.

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Story

In the face of terror, their greatest weapon was faith...

A group of Trappist monks reside in the monastery of Tibhirine in Algeria, where they live in harmony with the largely Muslim population. When a bloody conflict between Algeria's army and Muslim Jihadi insurgents disrupts the peace, they are forced to consider fleeing the monastery and deserting the villagers they have ministered to. In the face of deadly violence, the monks wrestle with their faith and their convictions.

Feels like

  • Faith and Conviction
  • Interreligious Harmony
  • Monastic Life
  • Algerian Civil War
  • Sacrifice and Moral Choice
  • Spiritual Resistance
  • Contemplative Drama
  • Based on True Events
  • Brotherhood

Cast

22 of 22

Crew

Directed by
Xavier Beauvois
Written by
Xavier Beauvois, Étienne Comar
Produced by
Pascal Caucheteux, Étienne Comar, Grégoire Sorlat
Music by
Mike Kourtzer

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Facts

September 8, 2010 · 2 h 0 min · PG-13

Released
September 8, 2010
Runtime
2 h 0 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Violence
Genres
Drama, History
Original language
French
Also spoken
Arabic
Made in
France
Budget
$4 million
Box office
$41 million
Available in
22 countries
Keywords
based on true story

Tropes

Apocalyptic Log, As the Good Book Says..., Foregone Conclusion +8

  • Apocalyptic Log
  • As the Good Book Says...
  • Foregone Conclusion
  • Foreshadowing
  • Kidnapped Doctor
  • Leave the Camera Running
  • Prisoner Exchange
  • Public Domain Soundtrack
  • Saintly Church
  • Scenery Porn
  • "Where Are They Now?" Epilogue

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7 questions, like "Where can I stream Of Gods and Men?"

Questions about Of Gods and Men

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Of Gods and Men?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Of Gods and Men from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It streams in 7 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Of Gods and Men worth watching?

80
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 80 (IMDb 7.2, Rotten Tomatoes 93%, and Metacritic 86). Critics rate it higher (90 out of 100) than audiences (72).

Is Of Gods and Men okay for kids?

PG-13Violence

Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for violence, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Can I half-watch Of Gods and Men?

Easy watchDemanding

No, it needs your attention: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for philosophical and 7 for complexity.

Is Of Gods and Men plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (9 of 10) more than on its plot.

Was Of Gods and Men a box office hit?

Budget$4 million
Box office$41 million

Yes, a big one: it cost about $4 million to make and earned $41 million worldwide, 10.4 times its budget.

Is Of Gods and Men in English?

FrenchArabic

No, it was made in French, with some Arabic.