Son of God
A reverent biblical epic traces Jesus from humble birth through radical teachings, persecution, crucifixion, and resurrection.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Measured
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- Graphic
- reverent
- solemn
- earnest
- religious observance
- easter viewing
What critics said
Critics broadly found the film faithful and potentially inspiring for believers but conventional, dull, and heavy-handed as cinema.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
The story follows Jesus from birth through his teachings, crucifixion, and resurrection within the Christian tradition.
The film depicts Jesus and the early Christian story in the ancient world of Judea and Jerusalem.
Its explicit focus on Jesus's ministry, crucifixion, and resurrection is presented for a Christian audience and devotional context.
The crucifixion and torture occupy a major dramatic arc leading toward resurrection and spiritual consolation.
Films like Son of God, and why
The Gospel of John
biblical historical drama centered on the life, teachings, suffering, and resurrection of Jesus
The Passion of the Christ
religious historical drama portraying Jesus's final days and crucifixion
The Bible
scripted biblical epic dramatizing foundational Christian figures and events
Movie Details
- Director
- Christopher Spencer
- Release Date
- 2014-02-28
- Runtime
- 138 min
- Rating
- 6.8 / 10 (363)
Cast
- Diogo Morgado
- Roma Downey
- Greg Hicks
- Adrian Schiller
- Darwin Shaw
- Sebastian Knapp
- Joe Wredden
- Simon Kunz
- Paul Marc Davis
- Matthew Gravelle
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Wonder Project Amazon Channel
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- 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 Son of God about?
- A reverent biblical epic traces Jesus from humble birth through radical teachings, persecution, crucifixion, and resurrection.
- What is Son of God like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Son of God as measured, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Son of God violent?
- Yes. Ember rates the violence in Son of God as graphic.
- What did critics think of Son of God?
- Critics broadly found the film faithful and potentially inspiring for believers but conventional, dull, and heavy-handed as cinema.
- Which films are like Son of God?
- Films with a similar feel include The Gospel of John, The Passion of the Christ, and The Bible.
- How long is Son of God?
- Son of God runs 138 minutes.
- Where can I watch Son of God?
- In United States, Son of God streams on Wonder Project Amazon Channel.
