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The Passion of the Christ

  • 20042004
  • RR
  • 2h 7m
IMDb RATING
7.2/10
231K
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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
231K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
1,592
6
  • Director
    • Mel Gibson
  • Writers
    • Benedict Fitzgerald(screenplay)
    • Mel Gibson(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Jim Caviezel
    • Monica Bellucci
    • Maia Morgenstern
Top credits
  • Director
    • Mel Gibson
  • Writers
    • Benedict Fitzgerald(screenplay)
    • Mel Gibson(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Jim Caviezel
    • Monica Bellucci
    • Maia Morgenstern
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 2.9KUser reviews
    • 405Critic reviews
    • 47Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • 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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     Simon of Cyrene (Jarreth Merz) helps Jesus (Jim Caviezel) carry his Cross.
    Rosalinda Celentano as Satan
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    Jim Caviezel in The Passion of the Christ (2004)
    Luca Lionello as Judas

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    Jim Caviezel
    Jim Caviezel
    • Jesus
    Monica Bellucci
    Monica Bellucci
    • Magdalen
    Maia Morgenstern
    Maia Morgenstern
    • Mary
    Christo Jivkov
    Christo Jivkov
    • John
    • (as Hristo Jivkov)
    Francesco De Vito
    Francesco De Vito
    • Peter
    Mattia Sbragia
    Mattia Sbragia
    • Caiphas
    Toni Bertorelli
    • Annas
    Luca Lionello
    Luca Lionello
    • Judas
    Hristo Shopov
    Hristo Shopov
    • Pontius Pilate
    • (as Hristo Naumov Shopov)
    Claudia Gerini
    Claudia Gerini
    • Claudia Procles
    Fabio Sartor
    Fabio Sartor
    • Abenader
    Giacinto Ferro
    • Joseph of Arimathea
    Aleksander Mincer
    Aleksander Mincer
    • Nicodemus
    • (as Olek Mincer)
    Sheila Mokhtari
    • Woman in Audience
    Lucio Allocca
    • Old Temple Guard
    Paco Reconti
    Paco Reconti
    • Whipping Guard
    Adel Bakri
    • Temple Guard
    Luciano Dragone
    • Second Man
    • Director
      • Mel Gibson
    • Writers
      • Benedict Fitzgerald(screenplay)
      • Mel Gibson(screenplay)
    • All cast & crew
    • See more cast details at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    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

    Review
    Top review
    8/10
    expertly made
    Director Mel Gibson brings the last day of Jesus (Jim Caviezel) to the screen. It is after the last supper and Judas betrays Jesus to the authorities for 30 pieces of silver. Jesus is arrested, beaten, convicted of blasphemy and sentenced to death. Roman Governor Pontius Pilate sends him to King Herod. Herod sees Jesus as a fool and releases him back to Pilate. Fearing a revolt, Pilate offers a choice to the crowd between Jesus and Barabbas.

    This is a relatively literal interpretation of the passion play. Mel even uses Aramaic. It is expertly made and delivers the material. There is a vein of anti-semitic bend while Pilate is excused with more humanity. I don't think the film can force modern values on the 2000 year old text. For true believers, this is heaven. Every whip mark is felt. For non-believers, this is a good representation of the text.
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    10
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    • Mar 26, 2016

    FAQ6

    • Is 'The Passion of the Christ' based on a book?
    • Jim Caviezel's eyes are naturally blue, but in the film they appear to be brown. Why is that?
    • How many lashes were afflicted upon Jesus during the chastisement scene?

    Details

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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
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    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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