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Dogma

  • 19991999
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  • 2h 10m
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Salma Hayek, Ben Affleck, Matt Damon, Linda Fiorentino, Alan Rickman, Chris Rock, Kevin Smith, and Jason Mewes in Dogma (1999)
An abortion clinic worker with a special heritage is called upon to save the existence of humanity from being negated by two renegade angels trying to exploit a loop-hole and reenter Heaven.
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An abortion clinic worker with a special heritage is called upon to save the existence of humanity from being negated by two renegade angels trying to exploit a loop-hole and reenter Heaven.An abortion clinic worker with a special heritage is called upon to save the existence of humanity from being negated by two renegade angels trying to exploit a loop-hole and reenter Heaven.An abortion clinic worker with a special heritage is called upon to save the existence of humanity from being negated by two renegade angels trying to exploit a loop-hole and reenter Heaven.
IMDb RATING
7.3/10
216K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
1,639
510
  • Director
    • Kevin Smith
  • Writer
    • Kevin Smith
  • Stars
    • Ben Affleck
    • Matt Damon
    • Linda Fiorentino
Top credits
  • Director
    • Kevin Smith
  • Writer
    • Kevin Smith
  • Stars
    • Ben Affleck
    • Matt Damon
    • Linda Fiorentino
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 1KUser reviews
    • 184Critic reviews
    • 62Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 8 nominations

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    Photos217

    Kevin Smith in Dogma (1999)
    Alan Rickman in Dogma (1999)
    Ben Affleck in Dogma (1999)
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    Ben Affleck at an event for Dogma (1999)
    Ben Affleck and Kevin Smith at an event for Dogma (1999)
    Ben Affleck at an event for Dogma (1999)
    Ben Affleck and Kevin Smith at an event for Dogma (1999)
    Ben Affleck at an event for Dogma (1999)
    Salma Hayek at an event for Dogma (1999)
    Salma Hayek at an event for Dogma (1999)
    Salma Hayek at an event for Dogma (1999)

    Top cast

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    Ben Affleck
    Ben Affleck
    • Bartlebyas Bartleby
    Matt Damon
    Matt Damon
    • Lokias Loki
    Linda Fiorentino
    Linda Fiorentino
    • Bethanyas Bethany
    Bud Cort
    Bud Cort
    • John Doe Jerseyas John Doe Jersey
    Barret Hackney
    • Stygian Tripletas Stygian Triplet
    • (as Barrett Hackney)
    Jared Pfennigwerth
    • Stygian Tripletas Stygian Triplet
    Kitao Sakurai
    Kitao Sakurai
    • Stygian Tripletas Stygian Triplet
    George Carlin
    George Carlin
    • Cardinal Glickas Cardinal Glick
    Brian O'Halloran
    Brian O'Halloran
    • Grant Hicksas Grant Hicks
    • (as Brian Christopher O'Halloran)
    Betty Aberlin
    Betty Aberlin
    • Nunas Nun
    Dan Etheridge
    • Priest at St. Stephen'sas Priest at St. Stephen's
    Derek Milosavljevic
    • Kissing Coupleas Kissing Couple
    Lesley Braden
    • Kissing Coupleas Kissing Couple
    Marie Elena O'Brien
    Marie Elena O'Brien
    • Clinic Girlas Clinic Girl
    • (scenes deleted)
    • (as MarieElena O'Brien)
    Janeane Garofalo
    Janeane Garofalo
    • Lizas Liz
    Bryan Johnson
    Bryan Johnson
    • Protestor #1as Protestor #1
    Walter Flanagan
    Walter Flanagan
    • Protestor #2as Protestor #2
    Jason Lee
    Jason Lee
    • Azraelas Azrael
    • Director
      • Kevin Smith
    • Writer
      • Kevin Smith
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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      William Donohue of the Catholic League lambasted the film, and publicly protested against it for months, without actually seeing it. When his office called View Askew and requested a special screening so he could "speak about it intelligently," Kevin Smith responded "So what has he been doing the past six months?"
    • Goofs
      Protestants usually acknowledge that Mary was a virgin only until after Jesus' birth. Four brothers of Jesus are named in the Bible: James, Joseph, Judas, and Simon. However, Catholic tradition insists that these four (and some sisters also mentioned in the text) were cousins of Jesus and not siblings, thus maintaining the Perpetual Virginity of Mary. Since Bethany only knows Catholic doctrine, the news that Mary had other children comes as a surprise to her.
    • Quotes

      Bethany: What's he like?

      Metatron: God? Lonely. But funny. He's got a great sense of humor. Take sex for example. There's nothing funnier than the ridiculous faces you people make mid-coitus.

      Bethany: Sex is a joke in heaven?

      Metatron: The way I understand it, it's mostly a joke down here, too.

    • Crazy credits
      Opening text: Disclaimer: 1) a renunciation of any claim to or connection with; 2) disavowal; 3) a statement made to save one's own ass. Though it'll go without saying ten minutes or so into these proceedings, View Askew would like to state that this film is - from start to finish - a work of comedic fantasy, not to be taken seriously. To insist that any of what follows is incendiary or inflammatory is to miss our intention and pass undue judgment; and passing judgment is reserved for God and God alone (this goes for you film critics too...just kidding). So please - before you think about hurting someone over this trifle of a film, remember: even God has a sense of humor. Just look at the Platypus. Thank you and enjoy the show. P.S. We sincerely apologize to all Platypus enthusiasts out there who are offended by that thoughtless comment about the Platypi. We at View Askew respect the noble Platypus, and it is not our intention to slight these stupid creatures in any way. Thank you again and enjoy the show.
    • Alternate versions
      The UK cinema version altered a line of dialogue to receive a 15 certificate. All video and DVD versions restore that line.
    • Connections
      Edited into Heroes of Black Comedy (2002)
    • Soundtracks
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      Written and Performed by Alanis Morissette

      Published by MCA Music, a division of Universal Studios, Inc./1974 Music (ASCAP)

      Courtesy of Maverick Recording Company

    User reviews1K

    Review
    Top review
    8/10
    A Funny, Charming Fantasy
    Dogma has plenty of funny religion-themed gags, but I was entertained by it mainly because I liked just about all of the characters and I enjoyed most of their dialogue.

    There's not a lot of substance behind what they're saying, unlike in, say, Tarantino's films, but the fact that it's all fairly low-brow and goofy is what makes it good. Jay and Bob are fantastic with their little stoner quips.

    The plot is fairly weak, but it's not supposed to be brilliant. It's easy to tell that Kevin Smith just enjoys playing around with Catholicism by poking and prodding at it.

    Also, George Carlin is what was his usual comedic self in his cameo.
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    • nukfan
    • Oct 20, 2013

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • November 12, 1999 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Your guide to Kevin Smith's View Askewniverse
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Bearclaw
    • Filming locations
      • St. Peter and Paul Catholic Church - Larimer Avenue, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
    • Production companies
      • View Askew Productions
      • STK
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $10,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $30,652,890
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $8,669,945
      • Nov 14, 1999
    • Gross worldwide
      • $31,429,330
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      2 hours 10 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • DTS
      • Dolby Digital
      • SDDS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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