Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Layered
- Violence
- Moderate
- witty
- irreverent
- provocative
- cult movie night
- dark comedy night
What critics said
Critics broadly found the film provocative and audacious, balancing thoughtful religious satire with irreverent comedy despite an uneven execution.
What sets it apart
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The central conflict turns on angels, Heaven, Catholic doctrine, church rituals, and disputes over organized religion.
The angels' attempted return to Heaven depends on a theological loophole with universe-threatening consequences.
Bethany, an abortion clinic worker, is drawn into a world of angels, apostles, prophets, and divine consequences handled through farcical dialogue.
The film's theatrical release prompted protests and accusations of blasphemy while remaining a commercially successful studio comedy.
Films like Dogma, and why
Monty Python's Life of Brian
irreverent religious satire, provocative comedy, and philosophical debate about faith
Bruce Almighty
fantastical theology, broad comic performance, and satire of organized religion
The Prophecy
irreverent supernatural comedy, angelic mythology, and ensemble road-adventure structure
The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus
cult comedy, subversive religious themes, and eccentric ensemble humor
Movie Details
- Director
- Kevin Smith
- Release Date
- 1999-10-04
- Runtime
- 130 min
- Rating
- 6.9 / 10 (2982)
Cast
- Ben Affleck
- Matt Damon
- Linda Fiorentino
- Salma Hayek Pinault
- Jason Lee
- Jason Mewes
- Alan Rickman
- Chris Rock
- George Carlin
- Bud Cort
Where to watch in United States
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, Plex
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Dogma about?
- An ordinary woman and two prophets race across Wisconsin to stop rebellious angels from exploiting a divine loophole that could erase existence.
- What is Dogma like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Dogma as brisk, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as layered.
- Is Dogma violent?
- Somewhat. Ember rates the violence in Dogma as moderate.
- What did critics think of Dogma?
- Critics broadly found the film provocative and audacious, balancing thoughtful religious satire with irreverent comedy despite an uneven execution.
- Which films are like Dogma?
- Films with a similar feel include Monty Python's Life of Brian, Bruce Almighty, The Prophecy, and The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus.
- How long is Dogma?
- Dogma runs 130 minutes.
- Where can I watch Dogma?
- In United States, Dogma is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, Plex.
