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Son of God

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2014 | 138 min | Drama

Weeknight Watch

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

With just 17% on Rotten Tomatoes and little lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.

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

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who loves a strong drama. Audiences love it more than critics do: a crowd-pleaser first.
The mood
Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 18 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.
  • Critics were cooler on it than audiences.

In the Holy Land, the Roman occupation has produced a cauldron of oppression, anxiety and excessive taxes levied upon the Jewish people. Fearing the wrath of Roman governor Pontius Pilate , Jewish high priest Caiaphas tries to keep control of his people. That control is threatened when Jesus arrives in Jerusalem, performing miracles and spreading messages of love and hope. Those who fear that Jesus will inspire a revolution decide that he must die.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsWeak

    17% on Rotten Tomatoes, 37 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesSolid

    6.8 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Box office & staying powerSolid

    $71 million worldwide on a $22 million budget

  • Buzz & cultural impactBelow par

    About 57K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Christopher Spencer

  • Diogo MorgadoJesus
  • Roma DowneyMary, Mother of Jesus
  • Greg HicksPilate
  • Adrian SchillerCaiaphas
  • Darwin ShawPeter
  • Sebastian KnappJohn
  • Joe WreddenJudas
  • Simon KunzNicodemus
  • Paul Marc DavisSimon the Pharisee
  • Matthew GravelleThomas