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Paul, Apostle of Christ

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2018 | 108 min | Drama, History

Sunday Safe Bet

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

Audiences rate it highly (7.6 out of 10), though it had middling reviews (47% on Rotten Tomatoes) and 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 history buffs. If you loved The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas or The Two Popes, start here. Audiences love it more than critics do: a crowd-pleaser first.
The mood
Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 48 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.
  • Critics were cooler on it than audiences.

Luke risks his life to visit Paul in a Roman prison, where the apostle awaits execution under Nero. As Paul reflects on his past and the Christian community faces persecution, Luke resolves to record the story of the early church.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsBelow par

    47% on Rotten Tomatoes, 52 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesStrong

    7.6 out of 10

  • AwardsBelow par

    2 wins and 2 nominations from smaller awards and festivals

  • Box office & staying powerSolid

    $26 million worldwide on a $5 million budget

  • Buzz & cultural impactBelow par

    About 67K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Andrew Hyatt

  • Jim CaviezelLuke
  • James FaulknerPaul
  • Olivier MartinezMauritius
  • Joanne WhalleyPriscilla
  • John LynchAquila
  • Yorgos KaramihosSaul of Tarsus
  • Antonia Campbell-HughesIrenica
  • Alessandro SperdutiCassius
  • Alexandra VinoOctavia
  • Manuel CauchiAnanias