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Black Robe

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1991 | 101 min | Adventure, Drama, History

Sunday Safe Betearly rating

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

Critics loved it (92% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a box office loss. 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 adventure fans and history buffs. If you loved The Mission or Mutiny on the Bounty, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Exciting.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 41 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated R: meant for adults.
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

Missionary Father LaForgue travels to the New World in hopes of converting Algonquin Indians to Catholicism. Accepted, though warily, by the Indians, LaForgue travels with the Indians using his strict Catholic rules and ideals to try and impose his religion.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsVery strong

    92% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesSolid

    6.5 out of 10

  • AwardsBelow par

    4 wins and 8 nominations from smaller awards and festivals

  • Box office & staying powerBelow par

    $8 million worldwide on a $11 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactSolid

    About 57K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Bruce Beresford

  • Lothaire BluteauLaforgue
  • Sandrine HoltAnnuka
  • August SchellenbergChomina
  • Tantoo CardinalChomina's Wife
  • Lawrence BayneNeehatin
  • Aden YoungDaniel
  • Billy Two RiversOugebmat
  • Wesley CôtéOujita
  • Frank WilsonFather Jerome
  • François TasséFather Bourque