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Karol: The Pope, The Man

2006Show1 season2 episodes

Drama
60
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.6

A hopeful, wholesome drama series about a real life story and history, with standout characters.

Good for family movie night · friends night · teens

Skip it if you want something to laugh at

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Not for laughs, scares or brutality.

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Story

Karol: The Pope, The Man is a 2006 TV miniseries chronicling Pope John Paul II's life as pope in flashbacks from October 22, 1978's papal inauguration to his death in 2005 and was directed by Giacomo Battiato. It is the sequel to the 2005 TV miniseries Karol: A Man Who Became Pope, which portrayed John Paul's life before the papacy and ended on October 16, 1978, the day of his papal election.

Feels like

  • Biographical Drama
  • Spiritual Journey
  • Historical Portrayal
  • Papal Chronicle
  • Moral Reflection
  • Inspirational Narrative
  • Character-Driven
  • Thought-Provoking

Cast

20 of 20 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Giacomo Battiato
Written by
Gianmario Pagano, Giacomo Battiato, Monica Zapelli
Music by
Ennio Morricone

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Facts

May 10, 2006 · May 11, 2006 · Ended

First aired
May 10, 2006
Last aired
May 11, 2006
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 2 episodes
Genres
Drama
Original language
Italian
Also spoken
English, Polish, Spanish
Made in
Italy, Poland, Canada
Keywords
based on true story

Q&A

5 questions, like "Is Karol: The Pope, The Man worth watching?"

Questions about Karol: The Pope, The Man

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Karol: The Pope, The Man worth watching?

60
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 60 (IMDb 6.6).

Is Karol: The Pope, The Man okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

How long does it take to watch Karol: The Pope, The Man?

3 h

About 3 hours: 2 episodes in 1 season of about 92 minutes each, aired from 2006 to 2006.

Is Karol: The Pope, The Man plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (7 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Karol: The Pope, The Man in English?

ItalianEnglishPolishSpanish

No, it was made in Italian, with some English, Polish, and Spanish.