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Paul, Apostle of Christ

2018Movie1 h 48 minPG-13

DramaHistory
62
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.7Letterboxd3.3/5Metacritic527.9Rotten Tomatoes49%83%

A moving, slow-burning drama movie about history and a real life story.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

Skip it if you want fast pacing

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Not for laughs, comfort or warmth.

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Story

Where sin abounds... grace abounds more

Luke risks his life to visit Paul in a Roman prison, where the apostle awaits execution under Nero. As Paul reflects on his past and the Christian community faces persecution, Luke resolves to record the story of the early church.

Feels like

  • Biblical Drama
  • Apostle Paul
  • Historical Setting
  • Faith and Redemption
  • Imprisonment and Suffering
  • Spiritual Journey
  • Philosophical Dialogue
  • Intrigue and Mystery
  • Character-Driven Narrative

Cast

24 of 29

Crew

Directed by
Andrew Hyatt
Written by
Andrew Hyatt, Terence Berden
Produced by
Terence Berden, David Zelon
Music by
Jan A. P. Kaczmarek

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Facts

March 22, 2018 · 1 h 48 min · PG-13

Released
March 22, 2018
Runtime
1 h 48 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Violence
Genres
Drama, History
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$5 million
Box office
$26 million
Available in
93 countries

Tropes

What You Are in the Dark, Knight Templar, Making the Masterpiece +9

  • What You Are in the Dark
  • Knight Templar
  • Making the Masterpiece
  • A Taste of the Lash
  • Canon Foreigner
  • Would Hurt a Child
  • Crapsack World
  • Maybe Magic, Maybe Mundane
  • Riddle for the Ages
  • Illegal Religion
  • Public Execution
  • Hellhole Prison

12 of 29 tropes. From TV Tropes.

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6 questions, like "Where can I stream Paul, Apostle of Christ?"

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Where can I stream Paul, Apostle of Christ?

Sony Pictures Core

In the United States, Paul, Apostle of Christ streams on Sony Pictures Core. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Plex. It also streams in 56 other countries.

Is Paul, Apostle of Christ worth watching?

62
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 62 (IMDb 6.7, Letterboxd 3.3 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 49%, and Metacritic 52). Audiences rate it higher (74 out of 100) than critics (51).

Is Paul, Apostle of Christ 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.

Is Paul, Apostle of Christ plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Was Paul, Apostle of Christ a box office hit?

Budget$5 million
Box office$26 million

Yes, a big one: it cost about $5 million to make and earned $26 million worldwide, 5.2 times its budget.

What tropes does Paul, Apostle of Christ use?

What You Are in the DarkKnight TemplarMaking the MasterpieceA Taste of the LashCanon ForeignerWould Hurt a ChildCrapsack WorldMaybe Magic, Maybe MundaneRiddle for the AgesIllegal ReligionPublic ExecutionHellhole Prisonand 17 more

TV Tropes lists 29 tropes for it, including What You Are in the Dark, Knight Templar, and Making the Masterpiece.