The Book of Clarence
2023 · Movie · PG-13 · 129 min · ★ 5.8 · 62% critics
A broke, street-smart man in Roman-ruled Judea is desperate to clear his debts and give his family a better life. Drawn to the growing buzz around a celebrated spiritual movement, he gambles on a risky plan to reinvent himself, only to confront what belief, community, and redemption might really cost.
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Details
- Years
- 2023
- Release date
- 2024-01-11
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
- Runtime
- 129 min
- Max quality
- HD
- Critic score
- 62/100
- TMDB rating
- 5.8/10 (136 votes)
- Budget
- $40,000,000
About
You’ll likely enjoy this if you want an irreverent, genre-mixing biblical-era story that blends comedy with heavier themes and modern attitude; Not for you if you want a straightforward, traditional religious tale or consistent laughs like Book Club.
Pros: bold biblical satire; strong ensemble acting; funny, thought-provoking moments | Cons: uneven tone shifts; messy, bitty pacing; runs a bit long
Themes
- crucifixion
- jerusalem
- rags to riches
- 1st century
- romans
- escaped slaves
- religious satire
Cast & crew
LaKeith Stanfield
as Clarence/Thomas
Omar Sy
as Barabbas
RJ Cyler
as Elijah
David Oyelowo
as John the Baptist
Alfre Woodard
as Mother Mary
Teyana Taylor
as Mary Magdalene
Caleb McLaughlin
as Zeke
James McAvoy
as Pontius Pilate
Benedict Cumberbatch
as Benjamin
Anna Diop
as Varinia
Directed by Jeymes Samuel