The Two Popes

Inspired by true events.

20192h 5m7.5(3,232 votes)

DramaHistory

Synopsis

Frustrated with the direction of the church, Cardinal Bergoglio requests permission to retire in 2012 from Pope Benedict. Instead, facing scandal and self-doubt, the introspective Pope Benedict summons his harshest critic and future successor to Rome to reveal a secret that would shake the foundatio…

The Two Popes (2019) is a drama and history film directed by Fernando Meirelles. It stars Jonathan Pryce, Anthony Hopkins, and Juan Minujín. The film runs for 2 hours 5 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 7.5 out of 10 from 3,232 votes.

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Director

Fernando Meirelles

Cast

Jonathan Pryce

Jorge Bergoglio / Pope Francis

Anthony Hopkins

Joseph Ratzinger / Pope Benedict XVI

Juan Minujín

Young Jorge Bergoglio

Luis Gnecco

Cardinal Hummes

Cristina Banegas

Lisabetta

María Ucedo

Esther Ballestrine

Renato Scarpa

Camerlengo

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Who stars in The Two Popes?

The Two Popes stars Jonathan Pryce, Anthony Hopkins, Juan Minujín, and Luis Gnecco, and was directed by Fernando Meirelles.

How long is The Two Popes?

The Two Popes has a runtime of 2 hours 5 minutes.

When did The Two Popes come out?

The Two Popes was released in 2019.

What genre is The Two Popes?

The Two Popes is a drama and history film.

Is The Two Popes worth watching?

The Two Popes holds an average audience score of 7.5 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.