Killing Jesus
Seen it?2015 | 132 min | TV Movie, Drama, Fantasy
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With almost no lasting buzz and middling reviews (43% 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 fantasy fans.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 12 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
Jesus of Nazareth’s life and ministry were subject to seismic social and political events that led to his execution and changed the world forever.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
43% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesBelow par
6.3 out of 10
- AwardsBelow par
Nominated for 1 Emmy and 1 Critics' Choice Award.
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 8K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Christopher Menaul
- Haaz SleimanJesus
- Eoin MackenHerod Antipas
- Emmanuelle ChriquiHerodias
- Rufus SewellCaiaphas
- John Rhys-DaviesAnnas
- Stephen MoyerPontius Pilate
- Kelsey GrammerKing Herod
- July NamirYoung Mary
- Dan MorSillaeus
- Badria TimimiElizabeth