The Passion of the Christ (2004)
Witness a bleak and gritty portrayal of the final twelve hours in one man's earnest, measured life.
A graphic portrayal of the last twelve hours of Jesus of Nazareth's life.
How intense is The Passion of the Christ?
The Passion of the Christ is mildly scary, with extreme gore and brutal violence. Emotionally it is devastating. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated R.
What The Passion of the Christ feels like
- Tone
- bleakgrittyearnest
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attention
- True story
- Yes, based on a book.
Where to stream The Passion of the Christ
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Is The Passion of the Christ for you?
Is The Passion of the Christ scary?
Only a little. The Passion of the Christ has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is The Passion of the Christ gory or violent?
Extreme gore (3 of 3) and brutal violence (3 of 3). If graphic gore is a dealbreaker, skip it.
Is The Passion of the Christ sad or heavy?
Yes. Emotional weight 3 of 3. It hits hard; do not plan anything light after.
Is The Passion of the Christ OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 1, gore 3, violence 3, each out of 3.
How long is The Passion of the Christ?
The Passion of the Christ runs 2h 7m.
Where can I stream The Passion of the Christ?
The Passion of the Christ is not on a US subscription service right now (rent or buy may still be an option).
Does The Passion of the Christ have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
No. Brace yourself.
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