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The Two Popes

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2019 | 125 min | Drama, History

Saturday Special

Why it’s a Saturday Special

It earned strong reviews (88% on Rotten Tomatoes), audiences rate it highly (7.5 out of 10) and it drew serious awards attention, despite a box office flop. A strong pick for the weekend.

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 Spotlight or Schindler's List, start here.
The mood
Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 5 min.
What might put you off
Nothing much: an easy pick for most people.

Frustrated with the direction of the church, Cardinal Bergoglio requests permission to retire in 2012 from Pope Benedict. Instead, facing scandal and self-doubt, the introspective Pope Benedict summons his harshest critic and future successor to Rome to reveal a secret that would shake the foundations of the Catholic Church.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    88% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesStrong

    7.5 out of 10

  • AwardsStrong

    Nominated for 3 Oscars, 4 Golden Globes and 5 BAFTAs.

  • Box office & staying powerWeak

    $233K worldwide; spent 2 weeks in Netflix's global Top 10; interest faded quickly after launch

  • Buzz & cultural impactSolid

    About 245K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Fernando Meirelles

  • Jonathan PryceJorge Bergoglio / Pope Francis
  • Anthony HopkinsJoseph Ratzinger / Pope Benedict XVI
  • Juan MinujínYoung Jorge Bergoglio
  • Luis GneccoCardinal Hummes
  • Cristina BanegasLisabetta
  • María UcedoEsther Ballestrine
  • Renato ScarpaCamerlengo
  • Sidney ColeCardinal Turkson
  • Achille BrugniniCardinal Martini
  • Federico TorreProtodeacon Estevez