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Apostle

  • 20182018
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  • 2h 10m
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Dan Stevens in Apostle (2018)
The year is 1905. Thomas Richardson (Dan Stevens) travels to a remote island to rescue his sister after she's kidnapped by a mysterious religious cult demanding a ransom for her safe return. It soon becomes clear that the cult will regret the day it baited this man, as he digs deeper and deeper into the secrets and lies upon which the commune is built.
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In 1905, a drifter on a dangerous mission to rescue his kidnapped sister tangles with a sinister religious cult on an isolated island.In 1905, a drifter on a dangerous mission to rescue his kidnapped sister tangles with a sinister religious cult on an isolated island.In 1905, a drifter on a dangerous mission to rescue his kidnapped sister tangles with a sinister religious cult on an isolated island.
IMDb RATING
6.3/10
52K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
2,710
774
  • Director
    • Gareth Evans
  • Writer
    • Gareth Evans
  • Stars
    • Dan Stevens
    • Richard Elfyn
    • Paul Higgins
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  • Director
    • Gareth Evans
  • Writer
    • Gareth Evans
  • Stars
    • Dan Stevens
    • Richard Elfyn
    • Paul Higgins
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 513User reviews
    • 122Critic reviews
    • 62Metascore
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    • Awards
      • 1 win & 8 nominations

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    Dan Stevens
    Dan Stevens
    • Thomas Richardsonas Thomas Richardson
    Richard Elfyn
    Richard Elfyn
    • Charlesas Charles
    Paul Higgins
    Paul Higgins
    • Frankas Frank
    Bill Milner
    Bill Milner
    • Jeremyas Jeremy
    Catrin Aaron
    • Elaineas Elaine
    John Weldon
    • Lonely Passengeras Lonely Passenger
    Ross O'Hennessy
    Ross O'Hennessy
    • Suspicious Passengeras Suspicious Passenger
    Gareth Pierce
    Gareth Pierce
    • Man #1as Man #1
    Rhys Meredith
    Rhys Meredith
    • Man #2as Man #2
    John Norton
    • Man #3as Man #3
    Ioan Hefin
    Ioan Hefin
    • Bell Ringeras Bell Ringer
    Rhian Morgan
    • Inn Keeperas Inn Keeper
    Kristine Froseth
    Kristine Froseth
    • Ffionas Ffion
    Mark Lewis Jones
    Mark Lewis Jones
    • Quinnas Quinn
    Owain Gwynn
    Owain Gwynn
    • Townsmanas Townsman
    Lucy Boynton
    Lucy Boynton
    • Andreaas Andrea
    Michael Sheen
    Michael Sheen
    • Malcolm Howeas Malcolm Howe
    Sharon Morgan
    Sharon Morgan
    • Heras Her
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      • Gareth Evans
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      • Gareth Evans
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    • Trivia
      The tincture taken by Thomas throughout the first half of the movie is likely laudanum. Laudanum, or tincture of opium, is comprised of opium powder and alcohol. It is implied in the opening scene that his addiction is why he is thought to be dead prior to being located to help with his sister's rescue.
    • Goofs
      Frank loads red plastic shells into his shotgun. Plastic shotgun shells were not introduced until 1960.
    • Quotes

      Thomas Richardson: The promise of the Divine is but an illusion. Nothing in this world is pure... except for Jennifer, my sister.

    • Connections
      Featured in WatchMojo: Top 10 Spooky Films and Shows to Watch on Netflix this Halloween (2018)
    • Soundtracks
      Broad Is the Road
      Words written by Isaac Watts

      Original music composed by Daniel Read

      Arranged by John E.R. Hardy/John Hardy Music 2018

      Conducted by John E.R. Hardy

      Performed by Victoria Ashfield (as Tic Ashfield), Kirsten Evans, John E.R. Hardy, Elin Jones, Odilon Marcenaro, Luciano Williamson, Huw Ynyr Evans, Joshua-Liam Jones, Tomos Jones, Connor McLean, Emma Nelson, Sylvia Villa

    User reviews513

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    Top review
    5/10
    Apostle: Starts strong, trails off
    Apostle is another Netflix original, a collaboration between UK and US production companies and is certainly a memorable tale.

    It tells the story of a man who visits a secluded island housed by a mysterious cult that have kidnapped his sister. But beneath the visage is something even more sinister than he could have possibly imagined.

    It comes under the horror genre, I question that. Is it really? Thriller seems to suit it better.

    Starring Michael Sheen in a truly excellent performance by him this grisly, dark, moody little film really got my attention early on but by about half way it seemed to have lost its way. Like the writer had a good idea but didn't know how to follow through with it.

    I'm not saying Apostle is a bad movie, it has some great themes and looks great but from an entertainment perspective it finds itself somewhat lacking. I'm not a person who needs everything spelling out for him, I don't mind things being left open to interpretation but there is a fine line between that and just leaving things a tad too open.

    Apostle is a watchable effort with some nice ideas but as for what they were actually aiming for I think it's a swing and a miss. Shame.

    The Good:

    Looks the part

    Michael Sheen

    A few decent ideas

    The Bad:

    Doesn't really come together very well

    Things I Learnt From This Movie:

    Concerningly that lifestyle (Minus the religion) oddly appeals to me

    Christian torture devices are the stuff of nightmares
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    • Release date
      • October 12, 2018 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United Kingdom
      • United States
    • Languages
      • English
      • Chinese
    • Also known as
      • Tông Đồ
    • Filming locations
      • Ysgol Glantaf, Cardiff, Wales, UK
    • Production companies
      • One More One Productions
      • Severn Screen
      • XYZ Films
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

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    • Runtime
      2 hours 10 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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