The Last Temptation of Christ

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The Last Temptation of Christ

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Released Aug 12, 1988

2h 44m

Drama

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Jesus (Willem Dafoe), a humble Judean carpenter beginning to see that he is the son of God, is drawn into revolutionary action against the Roman occupiers by Judas (Harvey Keitel) -- despite his protestations that love, not violence, is the path to salvation. The burden of being the savior of mankind torments Jesus throughout his life, leading him to doubt. As he is put to death on the cross, Jesus is tempted by visions of an ordinary life married to Mary Magdalene (Barbara Hershey).

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Critics Consensus

Contrary to accusations of irreverence, The Last Temptation of Christ's biggest sins are actually languid pacing and some tinny dialogue -- but Martin Scorsese's passion for the subject shines through in an oft-transcendent rumination on faith.

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Kathleen Sachs

Chicago Reader

...shockingly potent, leaving me in tears...

Dec 27, 2022

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Jay Scott

Globe and Mail

Scorsese and Schrader have made a courageous film that people of all religions or no religion should be able to watch with identical fascination.

Dec 7, 2022

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Jay Carr

Boston Globe

It's a challenging film in the best sense, a gritty, deeply felt effort to renew the significance of Christ in terms of contemporary experience, and one that reminds us of how radical Christ was.

May 6, 2022

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Christopher Lloyd

The Film Yap

Attacked relentlessly as heretical at its release, Martin Scorsese's fictional rumination on Jesus' inner life is actually a fairly staid interpretation -- and barely less bloody than Mel Gibson's.

Rated: 3.5/5

Sep 30, 2024

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Joshua Polanski

Boston Hassle

The Last Temptation of Christ ... is a movie that matters.

Jul 19, 2024

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Michael Bronski

Gay Community News (Boston)

The film is a fine and powerful statement of religious and political conviction.

Sep 14, 2022

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Sams K

One Scorsese finest and underrated works. Deep introspection inside Jesus personality and psychology. Controversial for bigots. Just a great movie.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

10/12/24

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Christos K

Controversial and phenomenal. Must watch!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

05/02/24

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Joshua T

You think this better than The Passion of the Christ, that dumb

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

04/07/24

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Michael V

The Last Temptation of Christ is a 1988 epic religious drama film directed by Martin Scorsese ✝️ It's good 🙂 I'd recommend it if you like this genre 👍🏼 An interesting perspective, but too long… Jesus, a humble Judean carpenter beginning to see that he is the son of God, is drawn into revolutionary action against the Roman occupiers by Judas -- despite his protestations that love, not violence, is the path to salvation. The burden of being the savior of mankind torments Jesus throughout his life, leading him to doubt.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

03/31/24

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sopita d

que podría decir de esta película solamente es Jesús, un hombre convertido en el mesías, no importa sus deseos o tentaciones ni siquiera su muerte. Lo que verdaderamente importancia es el, el símbolo que representa su muerte.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

12/17/23

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Code X

Hard to follow, horrible over acting and terrible slow moving

Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars

11/16/23

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Martin Scorsese

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Willem Dafoe

Jesus of Nazareth

Harvey Keitel

Judas Iscariot

Barbara Hershey

Mary Magdalene

Paul Greco

Zealot

Verna Bloom

Mary

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The Last Temptation of Christ: Official Clip - The Last Supper

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The Last Temptation of Christ: Official Clip - Guardian Angel at Golgotha

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The Last Temptation of Christ: Official Clip - I Want To Be The Messiah!

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The Last Temptation of Christ: Official Clip - Pontius Pilate

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The Last Temptation of Christ: Official Clip - Tempted by Satan

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The Last Temptation of Christ: Official Clip - Crown of Thorns

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The Last Temptation of Christ: Official Clip - Paul's False Testimony

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The Last Temptation of Christ: Official Clip - The Crucifixion

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The Last Temptation of Christ: Official Clip - Jesus' Heart

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The Last Temptation of Christ: Official Clip - The Cleansing of the Temple

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Synopsis

Jesus (Willem Dafoe), a humble Judean carpenter beginning to see that he is the son of God, is drawn into revolutionary action against the Roman occupiers by Judas (Harvey Keitel) -- despite his protestations that love, not violence, is the path to salvation. The burden of being the savior of mankind torments Jesus throughout his life, leading him to doubt. As he is put to death on the cross, Jesus is tempted by visions of an ordinary life married to Mary Magdalene (Barbara Hershey).

Director: Martin Scorsese
Producer: Barbara De Fina
Distributor: Universal Pictures, Criterion Collection
Production Co: Universal Pictures
Rating: R
Genre: Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Aug 12, 1988, Original
Release Date (Streaming): Aug 18, 2015
Box Office (Gross USA): $8.2M
Runtime: 2h 44m
Sound Mix: Surround

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