Jesus of Montreal

1989, Comedy/Drama, 1h 59m

14 Reviews 5,000+ Ratings

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Movie Info

This unconventional Canadian film focuses on an acting troupe hired to stage a Passion play about the life of Jesus. Led by Daniel (Lothaire Bluteau), the actors, all struggling with their own issues, work on a bold interpretation of the Biblical tale that challenges accepted Christian thinking and brings a burst of outrage from the Roman Catholic priests who recruited them. As the story progresses, Daniel's life starts to echo the trials of Jesus in unexpected and poignant ways.

Rating:

R
Genre:

Comedy, Drama
Original Language:

French (Canada)
Director:

Denys Arcand
Producer:

Roger Frappier, Perre Gendron, Monique Létourneau
Release Date (Theaters):

May 25, 1989 original
Release Date (Streaming):

Nov 9, 2004
Box Office (Gross USA):

$20.4K
Runtime:

1h 59m
Distributor:

Orion Pictures
Sound Mix:

Surround

Cast & Crew

Lothaire Bluteau
Daniel

Catherine Wilkening
Mireille

Johanne-Marie Tremblay
Constance

Rémy Girard
Martin

Robert Lepage
René

Gilles Pelletier
Fr. Leclerc

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Critic Reviews for Jesus of Montreal

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Audience Reviews for Jesus of Montreal

Jun 07, 2011

only getting around to this now, i found it dull at times, and it just dident grab me where it needed to.

scott g Super Reviewer
Feb 15, 2010

My very first of a lot of things. My first indie. My first foray into Quebecois film. My first look at a Denys Arcand film..and the first time seeing the multitalented Robert Lepage. There is not surprise that many of the alumni of this production went on to succesful careers. It is a great film.

John B Super Reviewer
May 09, 2008

The movie has some good points: that consumerism, materialism, are hedonism are empty lifestyles. Pop culture... (wealth, sex, the media) is worshipped like a god. The major problem with this movie is the portrayal of Christ. He is the Son of God... the Savior of the world. He was portrayed in this movie as just another man.

Dannielle A Super Reviewer
Mar 05, 2008

I liked the first half of this, but by the end it was just too much, and getting too obvious. The clever, calling-of-the-disciples allusion is my favorite, and the play itself is rather absorbing.

Joey N Super Reviewer