Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Mild
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- None
- witty
- eccentric
- warm
- lazy sunday
- family movie night
What critics said
Critics found the film refreshingly unconventional and supported by standout performances, but considered its eccentricity overdeliberate and its story slight.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Henry's petri-dish conception drives his search for his biological father and shapes his understanding of family.
Dr. O'Hara raises Audrey as a psychology experiment designed to eliminate gender bias, creating an unconventional parent-child conflict.
The precocious protagonist, gender-bias experiment, and contrived family search create the film's conspicuously offbeat register.
Henry's investigation into his father leads toward a broader conception of the family he needs.
Films like Jesus Henry Christ, and why
Little Miss Sunshine
quirky family dynamics, precocious children, and warm offbeat comedy
The Royal Tenenbaums
eccentric parenting, unconventional family bonds, and tender comedic drama
Being John Malkovich
surreal family premise, child-centered identity questions, and bittersweet humor
Movie Details
- Director
- Dennis Lee
- Release Date
- 2012-05-04
- Runtime
- 92 min
- Rating
- 6.2 / 10 (128)
Cast
- Michael Sheen
- Toni Collette
- Jason Spevack
- Samantha Weinstein
- Melyssa Ade
- Oprah Winfrey
- Frank Moore
- Paul Braunstein
- Hannah Brigden
- Sarah Orenstein
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Jesus Henry Christ about?
- A brilliant boy conceived in a laboratory investigates his absent father and discovers that family can be assembled in unexpected ways.
- What is Jesus Henry Christ like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Jesus Henry Christ as brisk, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Jesus Henry Christ violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Jesus Henry Christ.
- What did critics think of Jesus Henry Christ?
- Critics found the film refreshingly unconventional and supported by standout performances, but considered its eccentricity overdeliberate and its story slight.
- Which films are like Jesus Henry Christ?
- Films with a similar feel include Little Miss Sunshine, The Royal Tenenbaums, and Being John Malkovich.
- How long is Jesus Henry Christ?
- Jesus Henry Christ runs 92 minutes.
- Where can I watch Jesus Henry Christ?
- In United States, Jesus Henry Christ streams on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads.
