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The Passion of the Christ

2004·Movie
2h 7min·R
62
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Relentless energy, stunning style, no humor.

Energy

Brutally violent and nerve-racking

  • Violence10
  • Tension9
  • Scare8

Heart

Deeply moving and cathartic

  • Pathos10
  • Catharsis9
  • Melancholy8

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay1
  • Situational Comedy0
  • Physical Comedy0

World

History, faith and meaning, and a real life story

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion9
  • Novelty5
  • Dialogue Centrality4

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and storytelling

  • Direction9
  • Acting9
  • Narrative Structure8

Style

Standout cinematography, score, and editing

A distinctive visual signature.

  • Cinematography9
  • Music Composition9
  • Music Centrality9

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About

By his wounds, we were healed.

A graphic portrayal of the last twelve hours of Jesus of Nazareth's life.
Graphic Biblical EpicVisceral Passion NarrativeSpiritual MeditationHistorical DramaCinematic BrutalityEmotional CatharsisFaith-Based CinemaAtmospheric Sound DesignControversial Masterpiece

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Where can I stream The Passion of the Christ legally?

The Passion of the Christ is included with a subscription to Netflix in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Passion of the Christ worth watching?

62
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 62/100 (IMDb 7.3, Rotten Tomatoes 50%, and Metacritic 47). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Passion of the Christ rated?

RViolenceDisturbing imagery

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is The Passion of the Christ?

2 h 7 min

The Passion of the Christ runs 2 h 7 min.

Is The Passion of the Christ based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Passion of the Christ?

Critics49
Audiences77

Not quite. Audiences rate The Passion of the Christ higher (77) than critics (49). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was The Passion of the Christ a box office hit?

Budget$30 million
Box office$610 million

Yes, a big one. It cost about $30 million to make and earned $610 million worldwide, 20.3 times its budget.

What language is The Passion of the Christ in?

EnglishHebrewLatin

It was made in English, with some Hebrew, Latin. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Passion of the Christ?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Passion of the Christ in 111 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Passion of the Christ use?

Re-CutHumans Are FlawedHistorical Villain DowngradeCrucial CrossEvil Cannot Comprehend GoodVillainous BreakdownMood WhiplashYou Bastard!Rule of SymbolismBowdleriseHypocriteRace Liftand 82 more

TV Tropes lists 94 storytelling tropes for The Passion of the Christ, including Re-Cut, Humans Are Flawed, Historical Villain Downgrade.