Paul, Apostle of Christ

2018, Drama, 1h 48m

39 Reviews 1,000+ Ratings

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Paul, Apostle of Christ proves a well-intentioned yet disappointingly diffuse interpretation of a Bible story whose flashes of potential never come close to living up to the source material. Read critic reviews

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Risking his life, Luke ventures to Rome to visit Paul -- the apostle who's bound in chains and held captive in Nero's darkest and bleakest prison cell. Haunted by the shadows of his past misdeeds, Paul wonders if he's been forgotten as he awaits his grisly execution. Before Paul's death, Luke resolves to write another book that details the birth of what will come to be known as the church.
  • Rating:
    PG-13 (Some Violent Content|Disturbing Images)
  • Genre:
    Drama
  • Original Language:
    English
  • Director:
    Andrew Hyatt
  • Producer:
    Terence Berden, David Zelon
  • Writer:
    Andrew Hyatt
  • Release Date (Theaters):
     wide
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  • Box Office (Gross USA):
    $17.5M
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  • Distributor:
    Affirm Films

Cast & Crew

Jim Caviezel
Luke
James Faulkner
Paul
Olivier Martinez
Mauritius Gallas
Joanne Whalley
Priscilla
John Lynch
Aquila
Yorgos Karamihos
Saul of Tarsus
Antonia Campbell-Hughes
Irenica
Alessandro Sperduti
Cassius
Manuel Cauchi
Ananias
Noah Huntley
Publius
Kenneth Spiteri
Eubulus
Alexandra Vino
Octavia
Anthony Edridge
Severus
Andre Agius
Stephen
John-Paul Pace
Christian Man
Erica Muscat
Christian Woman
Andrew Hyatt
Director
Andrew Hyatt
Screenwriter
Terence Berden
Producer
David Zelon
Producer
Eric Groth
Executive Producer
Rick Jackson
Executive Producer
Harrison Powell
Executive Producer
Jim Caviezel
Executive Producer
Gerardo Madrazo
Cinematographer
Scott Richter
Film Editing
Jan A.P. Kaczmarek
Original Music
Dave Arrowsmith
Production Design
Ino Bonello
Art Director
Craig Menzies
Set Decoration
Luciano Capozzi
Costume Design
Patricia Kerrigan DiCerto
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Audience Reviews for Paul, Apostle of Christ

  • Jun 25, 2018
    Paul: Apostle of Christ is an inspiring film about the trials and tribulations faced by the early church. As the Apostle Paul awaits execution the Church of Rome sends for Luke to help him and get his guidance on whether they should persevere in the face of Roman persecution or flee the city. Jim Caviezel gives an incredible performance and is backed by a strong supporting cast, including Olivier Martinez and Joanne Whalley. And the film has a powerful message about overcoming hate with love and sacrificing for one's beliefs. Also, the sets and costumes are especially well-done, helping to create an authentic feel for the time period. Still, there are a few narrative issues, with Paul's backstory being awkwardly inserted in flashbacks throughout the film. Yet despite having a few weaknesses, Paul: Apostle of Christ is an extraordinarily compelling biblical drama.
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