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Corpus Christi

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2019 | 116 min | Drama

Sunday Safe Bet

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

Critics loved it (98% on Rotten Tomatoes), 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 anyone who loves a strong drama. If you loved Cape Fear or Palmer, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 56 min.
What might put you off
  • It's in Polish, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

A pious 20-year-old juvenile delinquent is sent to work at a sawmill in a small town; on arrival, he dresses up as a priest and accidentally takes over the local parish. The arrival of this young, charismatic preacher is an opportunity for the local community to begin the healing process after a tragedy that happened a year prior.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsVery strong

    98% on Rotten Tomatoes, 77 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesSolid

    7.6 out of 10

  • AwardsBelow par

    0 wins and 7 nominations from smaller awards and festivals

  • Box office & staying powerSolid

    $10 million worldwide on a $1 million budget

  • Buzz & cultural impactBelow par

    About 40K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Jan Komasa

  • Bartosz BieleniaDaniel
  • Aleksandra KoniecznaLidia
  • Eliza RycembelMarta
  • Tomasz Ziętek'Pinczer'
  • Barbara JonakEwa Kobielska
  • Leszek LichotaMayor Walkiewicz
  • Zdzisław WardejnParish Priest
  • Łukasz SimlatPriest Tomasz
  • Anna BiernacikMarta's Friend
  • Lidia BogaczównaParent #2