The Apostle
Seen it?1997 | 134 min | Drama
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Critics loved it (90% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a lukewarm 6.3 out of 10 from audiences. 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 anyone who loves a strong drama. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 14 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
After his happy life spins out of control, a preacher from Texas changes his name, goes to Louisiana and starts preaching on the radio.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
90% on Rotten Tomatoes, 83 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
6.3 out of 10
- AwardsBelow par
Nominated for 1 Oscar.
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$21 million worldwide on a $5 million budget
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 144K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Robert Duvall
- Robert DuvallEuliss Dewey
- Farrah FawcettJessie Dewey
- Miranda RichardsonToosie
- John BeasleyBrother Blackwell
- Walton GogginsSam
- Billy Bob ThorntonTroublemaker
- June Carter CashMrs. Dewey Sr.
- Billy Joe ShaverJoe
- Rick DialElmo
- Todd AllenHorace