The Young Messiah
Seen it?2016 | 120 min | Drama
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With almost no lasting buzz and middling reviews (49% on Rotten Tomatoes), 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.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.
- Critics were cooler on it than audiences.
Tells the story of Jesus Christ at age seven as he and his family depart Egypt to return home to Nazareth. Told from his childhood perspective, it follows young Jesus as he grows into his religious identity.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
49% on Rotten Tomatoes, 33 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
6.3 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$19 million worldwide on a $19 million budget
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 25K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Cyrus Nowrasteh
- Adam Greaves-NealJesus
- Sara LazzaroMary
- Vincent WalshJoseph
- Sean BeanSeverus
- Jonathan BaileyHerod
- Isabelle AdrianiSeleni
- Rory KeenanThe Demon
- Dorotea MercuriEleazer's Mother
- Jarreth J. MerzEleazer's Father
- Agni ScottMiriam