Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Measured
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Layered
- Violence
- Brutal
- somber
- devotional
- tense
- religious reflection
- historical drama night
What critics said
Critics found the film well-intentioned, faithful, and competently acted, but diffuse and overly preachy rather than the powerful biblical epic its subject suggests.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Paul and the Roman Christians endure imprisonment, torture, executions, and threats while attempting to preserve their beliefs and community.
Paul is haunted by his violent past as Saul while Luke records the experiences that shaped his later apostolic mission.
Paul’s imprisonment and Luke’s dangerous visits make the Roman prison the central site of political, spiritual, and personal conflict.
Luke interviews Paul in prison to record his biography, teachings, and the beginnings of the Christian church before Paul’s expected execution.
Films like Paul, Apostle of Christ, and why
The Robe
faith-centered historical drama depicting early Christian persecution and moral conviction under imperial power
Risen
biblical biographical drama focused on spiritual transformation, persecution, and steadfast belief
Quo Vadis
somber ancient-world religious drama emphasizing martyrdom, conscience, and oppressive political authority
Movie Details
- Director
- Andrew Hyatt
- Release Date
- 2018-03-22
- Runtime
- 108 min
- Rating
- 7.6 / 10 (421)
Cast
- Jim Caviezel
- James Faulkner
- Olivier Martinez
- Joanne Whalley
- John Lynch
- Yorgos Karamihos
- Antonia Campbell-Hughes
- Alessandro Sperduti
- Alexandra Vino
- Manuel Cauchi
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel
- 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 Paul, Apostle of Christ about?
- A persecuted apostle confronts his violent past and impending execution as Luke risks everything to preserve his testimony in Nero’s Rome.
- What is Paul, Apostle of Christ like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Paul, Apostle of Christ as measured, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as layered.
- Is Paul, Apostle of Christ violent?
- Yes. Ember rates the violence in Paul, Apostle of Christ as brutal.
- What did critics think of Paul, Apostle of Christ?
- Critics found the film well-intentioned, faithful, and competently acted, but diffuse and overly preachy rather than the powerful biblical epic its subject suggests.
- Which films are like Paul, Apostle of Christ?
- Films with a similar feel include The Robe, Risen, and Quo Vadis.
- How long is Paul, Apostle of Christ?
- Paul, Apostle of Christ runs 108 minutes.
- Where can I watch Paul, Apostle of Christ?
- In United States, Paul, Apostle of Christ streams on Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel.
