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The Passion of the Christ

2004 · Movie · R · 127 min · ★ 7.5 · 49% critics

Drama

This film depicts the final hours of a revered religious figure’s life, following arrest, trial, and a brutal public punishment under an occupying power. Told largely through intense imagery and sparse dialogue in ancient languages, it focuses on suffering, faith, and the reactions of those who witness the ordeal.

Based on Passion, The Dolorous Passion of Our Lord Jesus Christ

Also known as Passion · The Passion · The Passion of Christ · The Passion Recut

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Details
Years
2004
Release date
2004-02-25
Language
English
Rated
R
Runtime
127 min
Critic score
49/100
TMDB rating
7.5/10 (5,215 votes)
Box office
$610,061,517
About

If you want an intense, faith-centered historical drama that doesn’t hold back on brutality, this may resonate, but it’s not for you if graphic, prolonged suffering or a familiar story with limited plot surprises turns you off.

Pros: powerful emotional impact; authentic period atmosphere; committed performances | Cons: extremely graphic violence; slow, drawn-out pacing; heavy-handed approach

Themes

  • mission
  • suffering
  • roman empire
  • christianity
  • jewry
  • roman
  • crucifixion
  • apostle
  • last supper
  • bible
  • satan
  • easter
  • +12 more

Awards & recognition

  • Academy Award — Best Makeup and Hairstyling · 2005 · nominated
  • Academy Award — Best Original Score · 2005 · nominated
  • Academy Award — Best Cinematography · 2005 · nominated

Cast & crew

Directed by Mel Gibson