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The Passion of the Christ

  • 20042004
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  • 2h 7m
IMDb RATING
7.2/10
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Depicts the final twelve hours in the life of Jesus of Nazareth, on the day of his crucifixion in Jerusalem.Depicts the final twelve hours in the life of Jesus of Nazareth, on the day of his crucifixion in Jerusalem.Depicts the final twelve hours in the life of Jesus of Nazareth, on the day of his crucifixion in Jerusalem.

IMDb RATING
7.2/10
230K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
843
416
  • Director
    • Mel Gibson
  • Writers
    • Benedict Fitzgerald(screenplay)
    • Mel Gibson(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Jim Caviezel
    • Monica Bellucci
    • Maia Morgenstern
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  • Director
    • Mel Gibson
  • Writers
    • Benedict Fitzgerald(screenplay)
    • Mel Gibson(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Jim Caviezel
    • Monica Bellucci
    • Maia Morgenstern
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    • 2.9KUser reviews
    • 404Critic reviews
    • 47Metascore
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    • Nominated for 3 Oscars
      • 29 wins & 24 nominations total

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    Jim Caviezel and Jarreth J. Merz in The Passion of the Christ (2004)
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    Jim Caviezel in The Passion of the Christ (2004)
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    Jim Caviezel
    Jim Caviezel
    • Jesusas Jesus
    Monica Bellucci
    Monica Bellucci
    • Magdalenas Magdalen
    Maia Morgenstern
    Maia Morgenstern
    • Maryas Mary
    Christo Jivkov
    Christo Jivkov
    • Johnas John
    Francesco De Vito
    Francesco De Vito
    • Peteras Peter
    Mattia Sbragia
    Mattia Sbragia
    • Caiphasas Caiphas
    Toni Bertorelli
    • Annasas Annas
    Luca Lionello
    Luca Lionello
    • Judasas Judas
    Hristo Shopov
    Hristo Shopov
    • Pontius Pilateas Pontius Pilate
    • (as Hristo Naumov Shopov)
    Claudia Gerini
    Claudia Gerini
    • Claudia Proclesas Claudia Procles
    Fabio Sartor
    Fabio Sartor
    • Abenaderas Abenader
    Giacinto Ferro
    • Joseph of Arimatheaas Joseph of Arimathea
    Aleksander Mincer
    Aleksander Mincer
    • Nicodemusas Nicodemus
    • (as Olek Mincer)
    Sheila Mokhtari
    • Woman in Audienceas Woman in Audience
    Lucio Allocca
    • Old Temple Guardas Old Temple Guard
    Paco Reconti
    Paco Reconti
    • Whipping Guardas Whipping Guard
    Adel Bakri
    • Temple Guardas Temple Guard
    Luciano Dragone
    • Second Manas Second Man
    • Director
      • Mel Gibson
    • Writers
      • Benedict Fitzgerald(screenplay)
      • Mel Gibson(screenplay)
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    Storyline

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    A depiction of the last twelve hours in the life of Jesus of Nazareth, on the day of his crucifixion in Jerusalem. The story opens in the Garden of Olives where Jesus has gone to pray after the Last Supper. Betrayed by Judas Iscariot, the controversial Jesus--who has performed 'miracles' and has publicly announced that he is 'the Son of God'--is arrested and taken back within the city walls of Jerusalem. There, the leaders of the Pharisees confront him with accusations of blasphemy; subsequently, his trial results with the leaders condemning him to his death. Jesus is brought before Pontius Pilate, the prefect of the Roman province of Judaea, for his sentencing. Pilate listens to the accusations leveled at Jesus by the Pharisees. Realizing that his own decision will cause him to become embroiled in a political conflict, Pilate defers to King Herod in deciding the matter of how to persecute Jesus. However, Herod returns Jesus to Pilate who, in turn, gives the crowd a choice between which prisoner they would rather to see set free--Jesus, or Barrabas. The crowd chooses to have Barrabas set free. Thus, Jesus is handed over to the Roman soldiers and is brutally flagellated. Bloody and unrecognizable, he is brought back before Pilate who, once again, presents him to the thirsty crowd--assuming they will see that Jesus has been punished enough. The crowd, however, is not satisfied. Thus, Pilate washes his hands of the entire dilemma, ordering his men to do as the crowd wishes. Whipped and weakened, Jesus is presented with the cross and is ordered to carry it through the streets of Jerusalem, all the way up to Golgotha. There, more corporal cruelty takes place as Jesus is nailed to the cross--suffering, he hangs there, left to die. Initially, in his dazed suffering, Jesus is alarmed that he has been abandoned by God his father. He then beseeches God. At the moment of his death, nature itself over-turns. —Anthony Pereyra {hypersonic91@yahoo.com}
    • torture
    • suffering
    • graphic violence
    • brutality
    • sadism
    • 164 more
    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • By his wounds, we were healed.
    • Genre
      • Drama
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated R for sequences of graphic violence
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Jim Caviezel experienced a shoulder separation when the 150lb cross dropped on his shoulder. The scene is still in the movie.
    • Goofs
      Satan moves through the crowd while Jesus is being beaten. Jesus is the only one who is supposed to be able to see Satan. However, one man in the crowd follows Satan with his eyes as Satan moves past him.
    • Quotes

      Jesus: Forgive them, Father. They know not what they do.

    • Crazy credits
      The movie doesn't begin with credits, but only with a verse from the Bible: "He was wounded for our transgressions, crushed for our iniquities; by His wounds we are healed." Isaiah 53; 700 B.C.
    • Alternate versions
      In January 2005, Mel Gibson announced that a slightly (5-6 minutes) shorter version would be released to theaters in March 2005 (just in time for Easter), under the title "The Passion Recut". The new version features no new scenes, but trimming of the most graphic scenes, particularly the scourging.
    • Connections
      Edited into The Arrivals (2008)
    • Soundtracks
      Azeri
      Written by Göksel Baktagir (as Goksel Baktagir) and Yurdal Tokcan

      Performed by Göksel Baktagir (as Goksel Baktagir) and Yurdal Tokcan

    User reviews2.9K

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    For the first time in my life, when it comes to discussing a film, I've been rendered nearly speechless. Mel Gibson's `The Passion of the Christ,' which depicts the last 12 hours in the life of Jesus, defies the typical `it's good' or `it's bad' mentality of a review. It's so visually gripping, so heart-wrenching and so emotionally draining that writing about it simply can't do it justice.

    Gibson, who directed and co-wrote the screenplay, went to great lengths to make sure his film was Biblically accurate and it shows. Jesus (played brilliantly by James Caviezel, `Frequency') looks Jewish, instead of the blond-haired, blue-eyed man usually seen in the role. Every line spoken is in Aramaic or Latin (with English subtitles). Every prop used, from whips and swords to clothing and wigs, looks stunningly authentic. What emerges is the most realistic depiction of Christ's suffering ever put on screen.

    Most films about Jesus begin at His birth, give a kind of Cliff's Notes glance-over of His life, and make crucifixion seem slightly unpleasant - not `Passion.' The film is entirely about the journey to that specific event and shows it's possibly the most horrific method used to kill someone. `Passion' begins as Jesus agonizes in the Garden of Gethsemane, so troubled by His upcoming duty that His sweat turns to blood.

    As He prays, He fights a spiritual battle. He knows He must die and, despite leading a sinless life, take on the sins of mankind so they can be saved. He has been abandoned by His followers. He is constantly tempted by Satan, who tells Jesus that one man can't possibly die for everyone's sins. After setting aside His own will and seeking His Father's, Jesus is betrayed by Judas Iscariot (one of His disciples) and handed over to Jewish authorities and eventually the Roman government.

    What follows is an unflinching look at the way Christ was killed. His beatings, scourging and eventual crucifixion at the hands of Roman soldiers is shown in graphic detail. Where other films would cut away, `Passion' zooms in - every punch, every piece of flesh ripped away, every drop of blood, every thorn in His crown and every nail driven into His body is vividly captured on camera.

    The film is slightly over two hours long, starts with Christ's arrest in the Garden and ends with His resurrection (covered in about 12 seconds). Everything between is His brutal suffering and it is relentless. There are several brief flashbacks to earlier times in Christ's life to provide a short relief from the violence, but none long enough for the audience to forget what they are watching.

    The controversy that has surrounded `Passion' in recent months (consisting mostly of claims that it's anti-Semitic) is unfortunate. Yes, some Jews are responsible for the death of Jesus. But so are some Romans and, most importantly, so are the rest of us. Everyone, whether literally or symbolically, placed Jesus Christ on that cross to die. The film in no way implies that the Jewish nation as a whole is to blame for killing Him.

    As a Christian, this film is a wake-up call. I've always known that Jesus suffered and died for me. I even know the physical things that happen during a scourging and crucifixion. Seeing the process right in front of you, however, is a completely different matter. I have never cried as hard as I did during `The Passion of the Christ.' As I watched Jesus being beaten, spit upon, whipped to near-death and ultimately nailed to a piece of wood, all I could keep thinking, over and over again, was `He did that for me. He did that for all of us.'

    C.S. Lewis once said that Jesus could only be one of three things: Lord (as He said He was), a liar or a lunatic. Before viewing `The Passion of the Christ,' and strongly reinforced afterward, there is only one option for me. Whether Christian or non-Christian, I strongly urge you to see this film.
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    • Feb 26, 2004

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    • Is 'The Passion of the Christ' based on a book?
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    • Release date
      • February 25, 2004 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Languages
      • English
      • Aramaic
      • Latin
      • Hebrew
    • Also known as
      • The Passion Recut
    • Filming locations
      • Craco, Matera, Basilicata, Italy
    • Production company
      • Icon Productions
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $30,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $370,782,930
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $83,848,082
      • Feb 29, 2004
    • Gross worldwide
      • $612,054,506
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      2 hours 7 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • DTS
      • Dolby Digital
      • SDDS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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