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Risen

Play trailer 2:30 Poster for Risen PG-13 Released Feb 19, 2016 1h 48m History Drama Play Trailer Watchlist
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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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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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Roxana Hadadi Punch Drunk Critics Risen is certainly a step up for this genre, and it's more open-minded than you would expect. But this is still a movie made for a captured Christian audience, and it will be those viewers who will like it best. Rated: 3/5 Jan 9, 2017 Full Review Sara Michelle Fetters MovieFreak.com 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. Rated: 2.5/4 Aug 15, 2016 Full Review Roxana Hadadi Chesapeake Family Magazine Risen isn't a film that will convert nonbelievers, but it's more ambitious than the standard faith-based genre fare. Rated: 3/5 Aug 2, 2016 Full Review Michael Clark Epoch Times 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. Rated: 3.5/5 Mar 9, 2024 Full Review Benjamín Harguindey EscribiendoCine While the film is true to its initial premise, Risen is unusual enough to grab and hold attention. [Full review in Spanish] Rated: 6/10 Apr 13, 2023 Full Review David Nusair Reel Film Reviews ...an exceedingly erratic drama... Rated: 2.5/4 Jan 5, 2022 Full Review Read all reviews

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Mary J Loved it. How do you not love a Jesus movie?! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/27/24 Full Review Cheryl R Fantastic movie! Very moving and done so very well! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 04/06/21 Full Review Helen H What can l say ...... What a moving beautiful film which left me with goosebumps the casting was amazing the actor who played Jesus was just how l imagined Jesus being his eyes were stirring and full of love. One of the best films that portrayed Jesus. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/18/24 Full Review Gnr E Cinematography colors are so fit in this i liked a much Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/11/24 Full Review Bulgantamir B i like ancient battle movie Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/07/24 Full Review Бавуу Э 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. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/05/24 Full Review Read all reviews
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Risen: Official Clip - The Spear in Jesus' Side Risen: Official Clip - The Spear in Jesus' Side 3:02 Risen: Official Clip - Clavius vs. Lucius Risen: Official Clip - Clavius vs. Lucius 2:25 Risen: Official Clip - Roman Justice Risen: Official Clip - Roman Justice 3:07 Risen: Official Clip - A Fishing Miracle Risen: Official Clip - A Fishing Miracle 2:43 Risen: Official Clip - He Is Everywhere Risen: Official Clip - He Is Everywhere 4:00 Risen: Official Clip - Jesus Heals the Leper Risen: Official Clip - Jesus Heals the Leper 2:26 Risen: Official Clip - Jesus Appears to the Disciples Risen: Official Clip - Jesus Appears to the Disciples 3:11 Risen: Official Clip - Finding Jesus Risen: Official Clip - Finding Jesus 2:21 Risen: Official Clip - Jesus Ascends to Heaven Risen: Official Clip - Jesus Ascends to Heaven 2:10 Risen: Official Clip - A Talk With Jesus Risen: Official Clip - A Talk With Jesus 2:31 View more videos
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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
Affirm Films, Columbia Pictures
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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