Hail Mary

Released Oct 11, 1985

1h 47m

Drama

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73%

11 Reviews

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63%

500+ Ratings

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Jean-Luc Godard explores faith and relationships in this story of a virginal Swiss woman who learns she is pregnant.

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Noel Murray

The Dissolve

[S]een alongside Godard's other films, Hail Mary isn't that shocking. It's a film of great sensitivity and yearning[.]

Rated: 3.5/5

Jan 31, 2014

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Fernando F. Croce

Slant Magazine

Hail Mary is limpid, serene, and, for all the pubic hair on display, glowingly chaste.

Rated: 4/4

Oct 8, 2006

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Vincent Canby

New York Times

This much is certain: The controversy will probably sell a lot more tickets than is warranted by the comparatively solemn, unsensational nature of the film itself.

Rated: 2/5

Aug 30, 2004

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Michael Bronski

Gay Community News (Boston)

At any rate Hail Mary has some fine moments, and some provocative insights about women and creation.

Sep 21, 2022

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Frank Swietek

One Guy's Opinion

Rated: 2/5

Mar 30, 2007

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Christopher Null

Filmcritic.com

fascinating stuff that is beautifully photographed

Rated: 3.5/5

Oct 3, 2006

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Audience Member

Great film! An amazing study in psychology and relationships. Also incredibly well filmed.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/05/23

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andrey k

A bible story that take place in modern times told in sarcastic and provocative manner.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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Audience Member

This is just a mess of a film. It is slow moving and ridiculously pointless.

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

01/13/23

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Audience Member

I had always heard of this film, but after finally watching it I was very disappointed. There is certainly a point here, but Goddard's artifice and pacing is so slow that it almost felt like cinematic torture to me.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

01/29/23

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Audience Member

Godard's had some really interesting ideas here but the movie ends up being pretentious & unengaging

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

01/22/23

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Audience Member

Myriem. I saw your Wonderful Potrayal of the Virgin Mother. It was a beautiful, & thought provoking Film-Dee O' Donoghue, now living in the Washington, DC area, originally from Cork City, Ireland. Myriem if you are out there somwhere....I just wanted to say "Hello again" after many many years. Anne Lives near me in Bethesda, MD. USA. Brian still lives in Cork City happily. Mum & Dad, sadly Died in 2001, a very tough year for all of my Family:( better now for all of us:) A bientot Myriem, Dee:)

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/13/23

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Jean-Luc Godard

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Myriem Roussel

Marie

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Synopsis

Jean-Luc Godard explores faith and relationships in this story of a virginal Swiss woman who learns she is pregnant.

Director: Jean-Luc Godard
Screenwriter: Jean-Luc Godard
Distributor: Vestron Video, New Yorker Films
Genre: Drama
Original Language: French (Canada)
Release Date (Theaters): Oct 11, 1985, Original
Release Date (Streaming): Jan 7, 2014
Runtime: 1h 47m
Aspect Ratio: Academy (1.33:1), 35mm

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