Jesus of Montreal
Seen it?1989 | 119 min | Drama, Comedy, Romance
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It drew serious awards attention, though it had little lasting buzz. 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 romantics and anyone who wants a laugh.
- The mood
- Funny with heart, romantic.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 59 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in French, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
A group of actors putting on an interpretive Passion Play in Montreal begin to experience a meshing of their characters and their private lives as the production takes form against the growing opposition of the Catholic church.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
69% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
6.9 out of 10
- AwardsStrong
Won 1 Golden Globe: Golden Globe Awards: Best Foreign Language Film. Won 1 Cannes award: Cannes Film Festival: Best Foreign Language Film. Also nominated for 1 Oscar and 1 BAFTA. Plus 15 other awards.
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 26K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Denys Arcand
- Lothaire BluteauDaniel Coulombe
- Catherine WilkeningMireille
- Johanne-Marie TremblayConstance
- Rémy GirardMartin
- Robert LepageRené
- Gilles PelletierFr. Leclerc
- Yves JacquesRichard Cardinal
- Cédric NoëlPascal Berger
- Pauline MartinRadio Host
- Véronique Le FlaguaisTV Host