Risen

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Risen

PG-13

2016

1h 48m

History

Drama

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Roman military tribune Clavius (Joseph Fiennes) remains set in his ways after serving 25 years in the army. He arrives at a crossroad when he's tasked to investigate the mystery of what happened to Jesus (Cliff Curtis) following the Crucifixion. Accompanied by trusted aide Lucius (Tom Felton), his quest to disprove rumors of a risen Messiah makes him question his own beliefs and spirituality. As his journey takes him to places never dreamed of, Clavius discovers the truth that he's been seeking.

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Critics Consensus

Risen benefits from a lighter tone than many faith-based productions, as well as a unique take on the Greatest Story Ever Told and a terrific turn from star Joseph Fiennes.

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Sara Michelle Fetters

MovieFreak.com

Aug 15, 2016

2.5/4

With so many horrible faith-based features littering the multiplex ranging from the ho-hum (Heaven Is for Real), to the inept (God's Not Dead) to the perfectly dreadful (War Room), it's nice to have one that treats its audience with respect.

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Roxana Hadadi

Chesapeake Family Magazine

Aug 2, 2016

3/5

Risen isn't a film that will convert nonbelievers, but it's more ambitious than the standard faith-based genre fare.

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Mark Kermode

Observer (UK)

Mar 20, 2016

3/5

It's solidly middling fare, soft of heart and script, and given to moments of foolishly miraculous folly.

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Grant Watson

Fiction Machine

Sep 14, 2025

6/10

It is an imperfect but interesting historical drama with decent performances, some great moments and a nice visual aesthetic.

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Sebastian Zavala Kahn

Me gusta el cine

Apr 20, 2025

3.5/5

"Risen" should be able to become, even nine years after its original release, the kind of film that any family should watch and enjoy during Easter. I'm sure they'll be just as (pleasantly) surprised as this critic. [Full review in Spanish].

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Michael Clark

Epoch Times

Mar 9, 2024

3.5/5

With “Risen,” Mr. Reynolds and Mr. Aiello have come up with a story that we’ve never seen before, one that is in no way blasphemous, while offering up a “what-if” set of circumstances that are entirely believable and could have happened.

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Mary J

Sep 27, 2024

Loved it. How do you not love a Jesus movie?!

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Cheryl R

Apr 6, 2021

Fantastic movie! Very moving and done so very well!

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Mike T

@wmtackett Aug 7, 2026

I loved it. Some scenes bring me back with goosebumps time after time: Clavius encountering the risen Christ the first time; Clavius getting an answer of his question why they followed Jesus when he witnesses a healing of a leper; the one-on-one of Clavius on the hill at night with a risen Jesus who knows what Clavius wants in life, what Clavius had told Pilate himself. When Jesus answers his own question of Clavius, Fiennes does a marvelous portrayal of the emotion that hit Clavius right in the heart. A wonderful movie.

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Lisa M

@LisaBernice May 3, 2026

Joseph Fiennes takes us directly into the brutality of the passions of the people fighting for their beliefs. His skeptism ever apparent in his mind, on his face, in his mannerisms . . . this is the crux of Christianity. I'm on my fourth replay as I've shared it with friends . . . 🤓🍿🥤 I welcome diverse opinions and dialogue always . . . 5 stars for me !!

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Lory J

@LJlasvegas Apr 11, 2026

Excellent movie that surprised this jaded viewer. I loved the different what-if take on the aftermath of Jesus's crucifixion and Resurrection. Joseph Fiennes gave an excellent and believable performance as a Roman tribune whose job is to oversee human death and destruction in the name of Rome. Obsessed with finding Jesus's body, he interviews people trying to find the body--only to stumble upon the risen Christ. What he learns about the apostles, and himself through a conversation with Jesus, makes one think, "How would I answer Jesus's question?" Beautiful movie without gratuitous violence.

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Christina A

@Senioraudience1234 Mar 29, 2026

One of the best biblical movies I have seen! Very authentic scenes and script! Small but important focus on the rising of Christ! Excellent acting and city and natural scenes.

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Clavius

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Lucius

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Pilate

Cliff Curtis

Yeshua

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Mary Magdalene

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Synopsis

Roman military tribune Clavius (Joseph Fiennes) remains set in his ways after serving 25 years in the army. He arrives at a crossroad when he's tasked to investigate the mystery of what happened to Jesus (Cliff Curtis) following the Crucifixion. Accompanied by trusted aide Lucius (Tom Felton), his quest to disprove rumors of a risen Messiah makes him question his own beliefs and spirituality. As his journey takes him to places never dreamed of, Clavius discovers the truth that he's been seeking.

Director: Kevin Reynolds
Producer: Mickey Liddell, Patrick Aiello, Pete Shilaimon
Screenwriter: Kevin Reynolds, Paul Aiello
Distributor: Sony Pictures Entertainment
Production Co: Columbia Pictures, Affirm Films
Rating: PG-13 (Some Disturbing Images|Biblical Violence)
Genre: History, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Feb 19, 2016, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Aug 31, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA): $36.9M
Runtime: 1h 48m
Sound Mix: Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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