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The Two Popes

2019Movie2 h 5 minPG-13

DramaHistory
80
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.6Metacritic757.5Rotten Tomatoes89%88%

A philosophical, cathartic drama movie about a real life story and history, with standout performances and dialogue.

Good for date night · friends night · thought-provoking

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Not for scares, laughs or brutality.

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Story

Inspired by true events.

Frustrated with the direction of the church, Cardinal Bergoglio requests permission to retire in 2012 from Pope Benedict. Instead, facing scandal and self-doubt, the introspective Pope Benedict summons his harshest critic and future successor to Rome to reveal a secret that would shake the foundations of the Catholic Church.

Feels like

  • Biographical Drama
  • Dialogue-Driven
  • Church Politics
  • Philosophical Discussion
  • Faith & Doubt
  • Historical Events
  • Stellar Performances
  • Intimate Portrait
  • Spiritual Journey
  • Thought-Provoking

Cast

24 of 31

Crew

Directed by
Fernando Meirelles
Written by
Anthony McCarten
Produced by
Dan Lin, Jonathan Eirich, Tracey Seaward
Music by
Bryce Dessner

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Facts

November 27, 2019 · 2 h 5 min · PG-13

Released
November 27, 2019
Runtime
2 h 5 min
Age rating
PG-13
Genres
Drama, History
Original language
English
Also spoken
German, Spanish, French, Italian, Latin, Portuguese
Made in
United States
Box office
$232,638
Available in
131 countries
Keywords
based on true story

Tropes

Shell-Shock Silence, Flashback, Brick Joke +9

  • Shell-Shock Silence
  • Flashback
  • Brick Joke
  • Gratuitous Foreign Language
  • Scenery Porn
  • Undying Loyalty
  • Confessional
  • Comically Missing the Point
  • Very Loosely Based on a True Story
  • Pop-Cultural Osmosis Failure
  • Anachronism Stew
  • Confining Defenses

12 of 32 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream The Two Popes?"

Questions about The Two Popes

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Two Popes?

Netflix

In the United States, The Two Popes streams on Netflix. It also streams in 130 other countries.

Is The Two Popes worth watching?

80
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 80 (IMDb 7.6, Rotten Tomatoes 89%, and Metacritic 75).

Is The Two Popes okay for kids?

PG-13

Better for older viewers: it's rated PG-13 in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for adults.

Is The Two Popes plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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

What tropes does The Two Popes use?

Shell-Shock SilenceFlashbackBrick JokeGratuitous Foreign LanguageScenery PornUndying LoyaltyConfessionalComically Missing the PointVery Loosely Based on a True StoryPop-Cultural Osmosis FailureAnachronism StewConfining Defensesand 20 more

TV Tropes lists 32 tropes for it, including Shell-Shock Silence, Flashback, and Brick Joke.