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The Messiah

1975Movie2 h 20 min

DramaHistory
67
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.8
67
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.8

Summary

Rossellini takes numerous liberties with the original source material, rearranging and omitting events at will, presenting everything in a highly undramatic fashion. The film begins in the time of the Old Testament, allowing Rossellini to present the story of Jesus in its ancient, historic context.

Good for

  • Family movie night
  • Teens
  • Background watch

Where to watch

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Not streaming in United States. Where it is:

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Not for laughs, scares or comfort.

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Cast

16 of 16

Crew

Directed by
Roberto Rossellini
Written by
Roberto Rossellini, Silvia D'Amico Bendicò
Produced by
Silvia D'Amico Bendicò
Music by
Mario Nascimbene

Everyone

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Facts

October 24, 1975 · 2 h 20 min · Violence

Released
October 24, 1975
Runtime
2 h 20 min
Content
Violence
Genres
History, Drama
Original language
Italian
Made in
Italy
Available in
3 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream The Messiah?"

Questions about The Messiah

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Messiah?

It streams in 3 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is The Messiah worth watching?

67
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 67 (IMDb 6.8).

Is The Messiah okay for kids?

Violence

Yes: its content advisories are violence, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is The Messiah plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on dialogue centrality (8 of 10) and character depth (7 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is The Messiah in English?

Italian

No, it was made in Italian.