Mary Magdalene
Seen it?2018 | 120 min | Drama
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With a box office loss and middling reviews (44% 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.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
In the first century, free-spirited Mary Magdalene flees the marriage her family has arranged for her, finding refuge and a sense of purpose in a radical new movement led by the charismatic, rabble-rousing preacher named Jesus.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
44% on Rotten Tomatoes, 48 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
6.3 out of 10
- AwardsBelow par
1 win and 4 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$12 million worldwide on a $20 million budget
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 99K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Garth Davis
- Rooney MaraMary Magdalene
- Joaquin PhoenixJesus
- Chiwetel EjioforPeter
- Ariane LabedRachel
- Ryan CorrJoseph
- Tahar RahimJudas
- Hadas YaronSarah
- Charles BabalolaAndrew
- Shira HaasLeah
- Uri GavrielPhilip