The Man Who Saves the World?

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Resurrection, indigenous prophecies, and adventures around the globe -- this is the story of Patrick McCollum. A spiritual leader and peace advocate, he finds himself at the very center of an ancient prophecy that could decide the fate of our planet. Pulled into McCollum's world, acclaimed director Gabe Polsky will bring us across continents on a spiritual journey in which the absurd and profound merge.

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Frank Scheck

The Hollywood Reporter

The Man Who Saves the World? makes for both fun and thoughtful viewing.

Oct 24, 2025

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Nell Minow

RogerEbert.com

One could picture another less-creative director making a very different kind of film about McCollum: an earnest, respectful work of hagiography. Polsky includes his doubts.

Rated: 4/4

Oct 18, 2025

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Stephen Silver

The SS Ben Hecht

The film introduces us to a weird guy, and spends the whole documentary musing on one question: Is this weird guy full of it, or is he not?

Nov 8, 2025

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Giovanni Lago

Next Best Picture

The heart of the story instead emerges from Polsky and McCollum’s push-and-pull dynamic, which ultimately culminates in a finale that examines the idea of faith, not necessarily religious faith, but faith in one another.

Rated: 6/10

Oct 24, 2025

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Joey Magidson

Awards Radar

The Man Who Saves the World? introduces us to a one of a kind man in Patrick McCollum.

Rated: 3/4

Oct 23, 2025

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Louisa Moore

Screen Zealots

What sounds like the setup for a mockumentary turns out to be a wild, heartfelt, and surprisingly funny trip around the world.

Oct 23, 2025

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Seattle Skin E

Wow! Super entertaining, engaging and inspiring. One of the best documentaries Ive seen recently. Everything was done so well, the editing, audio, location shots. A must see.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/20/25

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Stephen C

Real footage in 1 hour and 27 minutes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/18/25

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Resurrection, indigenous prophecies, and adventures around the globe -- this is the story of Patrick McCollum. A spiritual leader and peace advocate, he finds himself at the very center of an ancient prophecy that could decide the fate of our planet. Pulled into McCollum's world, acclaimed director Gabe Polsky will bring us across continents on a spiritual journey in which the absurd and profound merge.

Director: Gabe Polsky
Producer: Gabe Polsky
Screenwriter: Gabe Polsky, Gabe Polsky
Distributor: Area 23a
Production Co: Rough House Pictures, Gabriel Polsky Productions
Genre: Documentary
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Oct 17, 2025, Limited
Runtime: 1h 27m