Doctor Faustus
Seen it?2010 | 129 min | Drama
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It was a solid box office hit, though it had almost no 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 anyone who loves a strong drama.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 9 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
The Tragical History of Doctor Faustus, to give it its full title, by Christopher Marlowe, was first published in 1604, at least twelve years after its first performance, although the basic story of the play is much older. Having decided he has accumulated all he can of conventional knowledge, Doctor Faustus turns to magic in a quest for greater truths. Before long, he ends up selling his soul to the devil – the famous “Faustian pact” that has entered everyday language. Dr Faustus gradually realizes his terrible mistake. He apparently repents, but finally dies, the devil coming to collect his soul, and his friends the dismembered body.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
Awards data unavailable, so this isn't counted
- Reach & staying powerStrong
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 14K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Elizabeth Freestone
- Joanna ChristieEvil Angel/Helen of Troy
- Beatrice CurnewChorus/Wrath
- Amy RocksonDevil / Pride / Duchess of Vanholt / Vintner / Envy / Paramour
- Harvey VirdiVintner/Envy/Paramour
- Jonathan BattersbyGood Angel/Old Man
- Guy BurgessWagner/Lucifer/Beelzebub
- Samuel CollingsValdes/Rafe/Devil/Covetousness
- Mark ExtanceLawman/Gluttony/Cardinal/Emperor
- Gareth KennerleyFaustus
- Adam RedmoreCornelius/Robin/Lechery