Mary

2005·Movie
1h 23min
57
DecentGoodWatch score

Where to watch

No stream option in US yet.

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Mary fingerprint

Strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension6
  • Violence4
  • Spectacle3

Heart

Moving and melancholic

  • Pathos8
  • Melancholy7
  • Catharsis7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Satire & Parody3
  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Situational Comedy0

World

Faith and meaning, everyday modern life, and show business

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Novelty6

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Meta Narrative9
  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition5

Who it's for

AdultsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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About

It takes courage to walk in the truth.

The filming of a movie about Jesus’ death deeply affects three people — an egotistical director who cast himself as Christ, the actress playing Mary Magdalene who cannot bring herself to leave Bethlehem and a TV journalist whose spiritual doubts start to consume him.
Meta-Cinematic DramaSpiritual CrisisBehind-the-Scenes RealityPsychological IntrospectionFaith vs. DoubtCharacter StudySomber ToneReligious ThemesFilmmaking Process

Crew

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Mary

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Where can I stream Mary legally?

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Is Mary worth watching?

57
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 58/100 (IMDb 5.8 and Metacritic 50). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Mary rated?

ViolenceStrong languageDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: violence, strong language, and disturbing imagery.

How long is Mary?

1 h 23 min

Mary runs 1 h 23 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Mary?

Critics50
Audiences58

Not quite. Audiences rate Mary higher (58) than critics (50). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is Mary in?

EnglishFrenchGermanHebrewItalian

It was made in English, with some French, German, Hebrew, Italian. Produced in Italy, United States, France.

In how many countries can I watch Mary?

5ATAUCHDEFR

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Mary in 5 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

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