
Pope John Paul II
Seen it?2005 | 1 seasons | 100 min | Drama
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