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Poster for The Book of Genesis

The Book of Genesis

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2016 | 81 min | Drama, History

Monday Morning Maybeearly rating

Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe

With almost no lasting buzz and soft box office, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Great for anyone who likes stories from the past brought to life and anyone who likes a story with emotional weight. Leaves you with something to think about. A good follow-up to Intolerance: Love's Struggle Throughout the Ages.
The mood
Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 21 min. An easy one to fit in on a school night.
What might put you off
  • Rated PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
  • Skip it if you need something light and fast tonight.

Based on the first book of the Bible, Genesis is a sweeping and poetic look at the beginning of man's relationship with God. While Jochebed (Venus Monique) hides in a shelter to protect her son from being murdered, she tells him the story of her people over the course of a dangerous night. This film explores the idea that mankind will one day return to the place where we started, but that the journey will be filled with hardship, beauty, and a desperate need to trust the Creator.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsNot counted

    Not enough reviews on record yet

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsBelow par

    1 win and 4 nominations from smaller awards and festivals

  • Reach & staying powerBelow par

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    About 10K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Craig S. Cunningham

  • Venus MoniqueJochebed
  • Cabil GibbsAbraham
  • Jordan JonesJoseph
  • Olivia JordanEve
  • Avery MerrifieldAdam
  • Mitchell RadNoah