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The Two Popes (2019)

“Inspired by true events.”

7.5/10 · 3,213 votes 2h 5m pg-13 ComedyDramaHistory

#55 of 296 films from 2019 #290 of 2885 in comedy

Directed by Fernando Meirelles · Written by Anthony McCarten

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Overview

Frustrated with the direction of the church, Cardinal Bergoglio requests permission to retire in 2012 from Pope Benedict. Instead, facing scandal and self-doubt, the introspective Pope Benedict summons his harshest critic and future successor to Rome to reveal a secret that would shake the foundations of the Catholic Church.

Cast

Jonathan Pryceas Jorge Bergoglio / Pope Francis
Anthony Hopkinsas Joseph Ratzinger / Pope Benedict XVI
Juan Minujínas Young Jorge Bergoglio
Luis Gneccoas Cardinal Hummes
Cristina Banegasas Lisabetta
María Ucedoas Esther Ballestrine
Renato Scarpaas Camerlengo
Sidney Coleas Cardinal Turkson
Achille Brugninias Cardinal Martini
Federico Torreas Protodeacon Estevez
Germán de Silvaas Father Yorio
Lisandro Fiksas Father Jalics
Libero De Rienzoas Roberto
Willie Jonahas Cardinal Arinze

Facts

Release dateNovember 27, 2019
Runtime125 min (2h 5m) — longer as the 2019 average of 109 min
GenresComedy, Drama, History
LanguageEN
Box office$232,638
IMDbtt8404614

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Questions

How long is The Two Popes?
The Two Popes runs 125 minutes (2h 5m).
Is The Two Popes worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.5/10 across 3,213 votes, which places it #55 of 296 films released in 2019 in this index (top 82%) and #290 among 2885 comedy titles.
Who directed The Two Popes?
The Two Popes was directed by Fernando Meirelles. Other well-rated titles by the same director: City of God (2002), The Constant Gardener (2005), Blindness (2008).
Who stars in The Two Popes?
Jonathan Pryce as Jorge Bergoglio / Pope Francis; Anthony Hopkins as Joseph Ratzinger / Pope Benedict XVI; Juan Minujín as Young Jorge Bergoglio; Luis Gnecco as Cardinal Hummes; Cristina Banegas as Lisabetta; María Ucedo as Esther Ballestrine.
What is The Two Popes rated?
It carries a pg-13 certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for The Two Popes?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/42698.

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