We Have a Pope
Seen it?2011 | 105 min | Drama, Comedy
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With almost no lasting buzz and soft box office, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved Hannah and Her Sisters, start here.
- The mood
- Funny with heart.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 45 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Italian, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
The newly elected Pope suffers a panic attack just as he is about to greet the faithful who have gathered to see him. His advisors, unable to convince him he is the right man for the job, call on a renowned therapist who also happens to be an atheist. But the Pope's fear of his newfound responsibility is one he must face alone. Winner Best Film at the Italian Golden Globes.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
65% on Rotten Tomatoes, 64 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
6.8 out of 10
- AwardsWeak
0 wins and 3 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$18 million worldwide on a $11 million budget
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 9K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Nanni Moretti
- Michel PiccoliMelville
- Nanni MorettiDott. Brezzi
- Margherita BuyBrezzi's Wife
- Jerzy StuhrSpokesman
- Renato ScarpaCard. Gregori
- Franco GraziosiCard. Bollati
- Camillo MilliCard. Pescardona
- Roberto NobileCard. Cevasco
- Ulrich von DobschützCard. Brummer
- Erik MerinoChilean Cardinal