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Jesus Christ Superstar

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1973 | 108 min | Drama, History

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Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It drew serious awards attention, though it had almost no lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for history buffs. If you loved Nuremberg, start here.
The mood
Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 48 min.
What might put you off
Made in 1973: an older pace and style.

As played out by a theatre troupe, the last days of Jesus Christ are depicted from the perspective of Judas Iscariot, his betrayer. As Jesus' following increases, Judas begins to worry that Jesus is falling for his own hype, forgetting the principles of his teachings and growing too close to the prostitute Mary Magdalene.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsSolid

    50% on Rotten Tomatoes, 64 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesSolid

    7.1 out of 10

  • AwardsStrong

    Won 1 BAFTA: British Academy Film Awards: Best Soundtrack. Also nominated for 1 Oscar, 3 Golden Globes and 2 more BAFTAs. Plus 2 other awards.

  • Box office & staying powerSolid

    $25 million worldwide on a $4 million budget

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    Not enough engagement data yet

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Cast & crew

Directed by Norman Jewison

  • Ted NeeleyJesus Christ
  • Carl AndersonJudas Iscariot
  • Yvonne EllimanMary Magdalene
  • Barry DennenPontius Pilate
  • Bob BinghamCaiaphas
  • Larry MarshallSimon Zealotes
  • Josh MostelKing Herod
  • Kurt YaghjianAnnas
  • Paul ThomasPeter
  • Pi DouglassApostle