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By the Grace of God (2019)

7.2/10 · 600 votes 2h 17m Drama

#82 of 296 films from 2019 #1334 of 3759 in drama

Directed by François Ozon · Written by François Ozon

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Overview

Alexandre, a man in his 40s living in Lyon with his wife and children, discovers that the priest who abused him decades ago continues to work with children. He joins forces with others victims of the priest, to bring justice and “lift the burden of silence” about what they endured.

Cast

Melvil Poupaudas Alexandre Guérin
Denis Ménochetas François Debord
Swann Arlaudas Emmanuel Thomassin
Éric Caravacaas Gilles Perret
François Marthouretas Cardinal Philippe Barbarin
Bernard Verleyas Father Bernard Preynat
Martine Erhelas Régine Maire
Josiane Balaskoas Irène, Emmanuel's Mother
Hélène Vincentas Odile Debord, François' Mother
François Chattotas Pierre Debord, François' Father
Frédéric Pierrotas Captain Courteau
Aurélia Petitas Marie Guérin, Alexandre's Wife
Julie Duclosas Aline Debord, François' Wife
Jeanne Rosaas Dominique Perret, Gilles' Wife

Facts

Release dateFebruary 20, 2019
Runtime137 min (2h 17m) — longer as the 2019 average of 109 min
GenresDrama
Original titleGrâce à Dieu
LanguageFR
IMDbtt8095860

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Questions

How long is By the Grace of God?
By the Grace of God runs 137 minutes (2h 17m).
Is By the Grace of God worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.2/10 across 600 votes, which places it #82 of 296 films released in 2019 in this index (top 73%) and #1334 among 3759 drama titles.
Who directed By the Grace of God?
By the Grace of God was directed by François Ozon. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Summer of 85 (2020), Frantz (2016), In the House (2012).
Who stars in By the Grace of God?
Melvil Poupaud as Alexandre Guérin; Denis Ménochet as François Debord; Swann Arlaud as Emmanuel Thomassin; Éric Caravaca as Gilles Perret; François Marthouret as Cardinal Philippe Barbarin; Bernard Verley as Father Bernard Preynat.
Where can I watch the trailer for By the Grace of God?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/7836.

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