Priest
Seen it?1995 | 98 min | Drama, Romance
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With a lukewarm 6.3 out of 10 from audiences and soft box office, 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 romantics.
- The mood
- Warm and romantic.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 38 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: expect sex.
The deeply held religious convictions of an idealistic young priest are challenged when he must face extraordinary events within his own congregation.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
63% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesBelow par
6.3 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$6 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 40K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Antonia Bird
- Linus RoacheFather Greg Pilkington
- Tom WilkinsonFather Matthew Thomas
- Robert CarlyleGraham
- Cathy TysonMaria Kerrigan
- Lesley SharpMrs. Unsworth
- Robert PughMr. Unsworth
- Christine TremarcoLisa Unsworth
- James EllisFather Ellerton
- Anthony BoothTommy
- Paul BarberCharlie