Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Layered
- Violence
- Brutal
- brooding
- foreboding
- austere
- historical film night
- grim adventure viewing
What critics said
Critics broadly find the film visually impressive and historically atmospheric, with credible violence and period detail, though its overall reception is mixed-positive.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
The monks escort a bejeweled holy relic toward Rome, and its material and political significance intensifies the danger of their journey.
The film emphasizes tribal warfare, Norman pressure, bodily danger, and carefully rendered historical detail in 1209 Ireland.
The monks' shared religious commitment binds the group together while ultimately contributing to their vulnerability.
The pilgrimage unfolds amid Irish tribal warfare and the growing power of Norman invaders.
Films like Pilgrimage, and why
The Name of the Rose
shared medieval setting, religious conflict, brutal historical atmosphere, and morally complex pilgrimage narrative
The Last Duel
shared historical adventure structure, tribal violence, political intrigue, and grim period realism
Valhalla Rising
shared austere medieval world, spiritual themes, ominous journey, and stylized violence
The Eagle
shared small-band quest, historical warfare, harsh landscapes, and escalating danger
Movie Details
- Director
- Brendan Muldowney
- Release Date
- 2017-04-23
- Runtime
- 96 min
- Rating
- 6.0 / 10 (314)
Cast
- Tom Holland
- Richard Armitage
- Jon Bernthal
- Stanley Weber
- John Lynch
- Éric Godon
- Tristan McConnell
- Rúaidhrí Conroy
- Lochlann Ó Mearáin
- Hugh O'Conor
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Philo, AMC+ Amazon Channel, Sundance Now
- 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 Pilgrimage about?
- A band of monks carrying a dangerous relic across 1209 Ireland confronts warfare, invasion, and the destructive consequences of faith.
- What is Pilgrimage like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Pilgrimage as brisk, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as layered.
- Is Pilgrimage violent?
- Yes. Ember rates the violence in Pilgrimage as brutal.
- What did critics think of Pilgrimage?
- Critics broadly find the film visually impressive and historically atmospheric, with credible violence and period detail, though its overall reception is mixed-positive.
- Which films are like Pilgrimage?
- Films with a similar feel include The Name of the Rose, The Last Duel, Valhalla Rising, and The Eagle.
- How long is Pilgrimage?
- Pilgrimage runs 96 minutes.
- Where can I watch Pilgrimage?
- In United States, Pilgrimage streams on Philo, AMC+ Amazon Channel, Sundance Now.
