The Two Popes (2019)
Two very different cardinals debate the future of an institution, finding common ground with witty, heartfelt honesty.
Frustrated with the direction of the church, Cardinal Bergoglio requests permission to retire in 2012 from Pope Benedict. Instead, facing scandal and self-doubt, the introspective Pope Benedict summons his harshest critic and future successor to Rome to reveal a secret that would shake the foundations of the Catholic Church.
How intense is The Two Popes?
The Two Popes has no gore and no real violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch and a comfort watch. The humor runs dry. Rated PG-13.
What The Two Popes feels like
- Tone
- intimatecerebralearnestheartwarming
- Pace
- Measured
- Humor
- dry and witty
- Best for
- Full attentionComfort watch
- True story
- Yes, based on true events.
Where to stream The Two Popes
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Is The Two Popes scary?
No. The Two Popes is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is The Two Popes gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and no real violence (0 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is The Two Popes sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is The Two Popes OK for kids?
It is rated PG-13. Intensity: scare 0, gore 0, violence 0, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
How long is The Two Popes?
The Two Popes runs 2h 5m.
Where can I stream The Two Popes?
The Two Popes is streaming on Netflix.
Does The Two Popes have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Bittersweet. It earns its ending, but not everyone gets what they want.
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