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The Last Temptation of Christ

1988 · Movie · R · 164 min · ★ 7.2 · 81% critics

Drama

A man in Roman-occupied Judea begins to believe he has a divine calling, but he’s torn between a message of love and the pressure for revolutionary action. As he gathers followers and faces constant spiritual and human temptations, doubt and inner turmoil test his faith and sense of purpose.

Based on The Last Temptation of Christ

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Details
Years
1988
Release date
1988-05-28
Language
English
Rated
R
Runtime
164 min
Critic score
81/100
TMDB rating
7.2/10 (1,193 votes)
Box office
$8,373,585
Budget
$7,000,000
About

You’ll likely enjoy this if you want a provocative, human-focused take on faith and doubt that invites reflection, similar in spirit to Silence (2016); Not for you if you want a straightforward, traditional retelling or a brisk pace.

Pros: thought-provoking alternate retelling; strong emotional performances; intense, challenging themes | Cons: slow middle stretch; overlong runtime; modern accents distract

Themes

  • christianity
  • traitor
  • roman
  • crucifixion
  • longing
  • moral conflict
  • easter
  • spirituality
  • cross
  • temptation
  • mary magdalene
  • jesus christ
  • +1 more

Awards & recognition

  • National Board of Review: Top Ten Films
  • Academy Award — Best Director · 1989 · nominated
  • Golden Raspberry Award — Worst Supporting Actor - Razzie Award · 1989 · nominated

Cast & crew

Directed by Martin Scorsese