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Pope John Paul II

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2005 | 1 seasons | 100 min | Drama

Monday Morning Maybeearly rating

Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe

With almost no lasting buzz and a small audience, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.

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 character drama.
The mood
Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace
One season: easy to finish in a weekend or two, hour-long episodes, about 3 hours in all.
What might put you off
Nothing much for most grown-ups.

The life of the remarkable man who passed away after an extraordinary 26 year reign, and whose papal odyssey encompassed more than 120 countries and earned him the reputation of an international fighter for freedom.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsNot counted

    Not enough reviews on record yet

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Reach & staying powerBelow par

    Limited series that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    About 8K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Created by John Kent Harrison

  • Jon VoightPope John Paul II / Karol Wojtyla
  • Cary ElwesYoung Karol Wojtyla
  • James CromwellCardinal Adam Sapieha
  • Ben GazzaraKardinal Agostino Casaroli
  • Christopher LeeKardinal Stefan Wyszyński
  • Giuliano GemmaDr. Joaquín Navarro-Valls
  • Daniele PecciRoman
  • Vittoria BelvedereEva
  • Wenanty NosulDon Stanisław Dziwisz
  • Ettore BassiGapa