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We Have a Pope

2011·Movie
1h 45min
IMDb6.7Metacritic645.8Rotten Tomatoes65%55%

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PhiloAMC+The RokuKanopySundance Now

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Immersive world, strong craft, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension5
  • Fast Pace4
  • Spectacle4

Heart

Melancholic and moving

  • Melancholy8
  • Pathos7
  • Catharsis7

Humor

Some sharp wit and satire

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Satire & Parody5
  • Absurdist Humor4

World

The mind, faith and meaning, and everyday modern life

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout characters, direction, and performances

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Character Depth9
  • Direction8
  • Acting8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

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About

The newly elected Pope suffers a panic attack just as he is about to greet the faithful who have gathered to see him. His advisors, unable to convince him he is the right man for the job, call on a renowned therapist who also happens to be an atheist. But the Pope's fear of his newfound responsibility is one he must face alone. Winner Best Film at the Italian Golden Globes.
Italian DramaPsychological CrisisSpiritual StruggleCharacter StudyPolitical IntrigueSocial CommentaryMelancholyPhilosophical

Crew

Directed by:
Nanni Moretti, Paola Bonelli, Barbara Daniele
Written by:
Nanni Moretti, Nanni Moretti, Francesco Piccolo
Produced by:
Nanni Moretti, Domenico Procacci, Ezio Orita
Composed by:
Arvo Pärt, Alberto Doni, Francesca Genevois

Sequels and Prequels

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Where can I stream We Have a Pope legally?

PhiloAMC+The RokuKanopySundance NowPlexTubi TV

We Have a Pope is included with a subscription to Philo, AMC+, and Sundance Now in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Plex, and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is We Have a Pope worth watching?

63
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Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 63/100 (IMDb 6.7, Rotten Tomatoes 65%, and Metacritic 64). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is We Have a Pope?

1 h 45 min

We Have a Pope runs 1 h 45 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on We Have a Pope?

Critics65
Audiences60

Yes. Critics average 65 and audiences 60 out of 100, so both groups see We Have a Pope much the same way.

Was We Have a Pope a box office hit?

Budget$11 million
Box office$18 million

Roughly broke even. It cost about $11 million to make and earned $18 million worldwide, 1.6 times its budget.

What language is We Have a Pope in?

ItalianGermanSpanishFrenchEnglishLatinPolish

It was made in Italian, with some German, Spanish, French, English, Latin, Polish. Produced in Italy, France.

In how many countries can I watch We Have a Pope?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for We Have a Pope in 38 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does We Have a Pope use?

Refusal of the CallPapal ElectionChristianity Is CatholicAll Psychology Is FreudianEl Cid PloyDark Horse VictoryReluctant RulerAll Part of the ShowGot VolunteeredDowner EndingNominated as a Prank

TV Tropes lists 11 storytelling tropes for We Have a Pope, including Refusal of the Call, Papal Election, Christianity Is Catholic.