The Gospel of John

PG-13

Released Sep 26, 2003

3 hr. 0 min.

Drama

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37%

49 Reviews

Tomatometer

89%

1,000+ Ratings

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The apostle recounts the life of Jesus Christ (Henry Ian Cusick), including the final hours leading to the crucifixion.

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Critics Consensus

The Gospel of John takes a reverent approach to its story without ever bringing it to life, proving that cribbing from the Good Book isn't enough to guarantee a good movie.

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Commish's P

Aside from "The Passion of the Christ" produced by Mel Gibson, this is probably the most faithful adaptation of the life and ministry of Jesus Christ. It's almost a word-for-word translation of the Gospel of John with the exception of Mary Magdalene still dressed as a harlot after her conversion when accompanying Jesus and his disciples throughout Christ's travels, and her presence at the Lord's Supper, which is not in agreement with any of the four gospels of the New Testament. This film highlights the ministry of Christ and focuses on His message of repentance. The acting, locations used, soundtrack, and narration (Christopher Plummer) is superlative. I recommend this movie to Christians and unbelievers alike due to the sheer quality of this production and true story because it does not includes the typical Hollywoodesque rewriting of history in their usual creative license to make films of Christ "more palpable" to the casual viewer.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/28/23

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Donna G

Excellent. The best and most accurate jesus movie. I just bought the DVD. Just live it.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/23/23

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Carlos T

Minha opinião: Foi a primeira vez que assisti a este filme que conta a história de Jesus Cristo de acordo com o Evangelho de João. O filme descreve ponto a ponto de acordo com o evangelho, as falas e ocorrido de acordo com o evangelho. Foi um filme que me tocou profundamente, este filme é conforme o evangelho e para aquele que quer saber como foi a vida de Jesus em 3 horas. A atuação Henry que interpreta Jesus foi muito boa e decorar todo os textos das falas de Jesus, além de expressar e interpretar, foi muito, muito boa. Os outros atores também representaram muito bem. Uma boa produção, bons lugares de filmagem, transportando para a época de Jesus a 2.000 anos atrás. Conta as historias de seus Milagres, sabedoria, ensinamentos, autoridade, traição, rendenção, morte e ressuscitou e subiu aos céus e se assentou a destra de seu Pai. Me senti muito impactado e emocionado e me deu muito entendimento da palavra de Deus. Eu aconselho a todos a verem este filme e entender e compreender melhor a vida e o propósito de Jesus para com a humanidade, com cada um de nos. O seu motivo para que foi enviado e que é filho de Deus. E para que eu e você conheçamos a Deus Pai. Roteiro e enredo são conforme o Evangelho de João na sua integra. Vale apena assistir? Sim a todas as pessoas, que devem conhecer a Verdade. Nota: 9

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

04/09/23

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Mountain M

As of 2023 the best Christian film of all time, and the best depiction of Jesus. With their ‘criticisms' of this film, whose script is literally scripture without additions or omissions, these critics have inadvertently revealed their inner core to the world. The result? They have been panned. The musical score deserves to be recognised by film music lovers and if you only add a more ethnically diverse cast, you have an almost perfect christian film. Deeply touching, affecting and spiritually informing movie.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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leo r

Wow! This was an extraordinarily boring and repetitive film. Utterly lifeless and mechanical.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

03/30/23

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Rhonda W

It is word for word the scripture and wonderfully done . Awesome movie

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/15/22

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Philip Saville

Director

Henry Ian Cusick

Jesus

Christopher Plummer

Narrator

Daniel Kash

Peter

Richard Lintern

Leading Pharisee

Scott Handy

John the Baptist

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Erik Lundegaard

Seattle Times

It's a straightforward, unimaginative narrative, and thus not very memorable.

Rated: 2/4

Apr 2, 2004

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Ty Burr

Boston Globe

The sad truth is that director Philip Saville and writer John Goldsmith have made a picture book rather than a film, one that leans so heavily on Christopher Plummer's placid voice-over narration as to be cinematically inert.

Rated: 1.5/4

Apr 2, 2004

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Lou Carlozo

Chicago Tribune

Events unfold as chronological vignettes, and there's little room for screenwriter John Goldsmith to reimagine scenes to mine their full dramatic potential.

Rated: 2/4

Apr 1, 2004

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Ben Witherington III

Christianity Today

The "Word made flesh" has now become the Word made visible. In an age of visuals, it might just attract many who would never take the time to read John's gospel.

Rated: 4/4

Oct 25, 2006

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Philip Martin

Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

...a mild, willfully inoffensive film focusing on Jesus' message of love.

Rated: B

Dec 26, 2004

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Anthony Del Valle

Las Vegas Mercury

A slugglishly painful, uninteresting film that might be of value to New Testament students who don't like to read words unless they come with pictures.

Rated: 1.5/5

Nov 7, 2004

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Synopsis

The apostle recounts the life of Jesus Christ (Henry Ian Cusick), including the final hours leading to the crucifixion.

Director: Philip Saville
Executive Producer: Sandy Pearl, Martin Katz, Myron Gottlieb
Screenwriter: John Goldsmith
Distributor: ThinkFilm
Production Co: Gospel of John Ltd.
Rating: PG-13 (Violence Involving Crucifixion)
Genre: Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Sep 26, 2003, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Oct 6, 2015
Sound Mix: Surround

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