The Gospel of John

"For God loved the world So much…"

2003 3h 0m EN

🙌

7.5

BANGER

★7.5TMDB · 132

Drama

Synopsis

Spoiler shield

A word for word depiction of the life of Jesus Christ from the Good News Translation Bible as recorded in the Gospel of John.

“For God loved the world So much…”

WhatsApp X Facebook Telegram

Where to watch · US

Amazon Prime VideoSubscription

BrewSubscription

Amazon Prime Video with AdsSubscription

Amazon VideoRent

Amazon VideoBuy

Cast

Christopher Plummer
Narrator (voice)
Henry Ian Cusick
Jesus Christ
Stuart Bunce
John
Daniel Kash
Simon Peter
Stephen Russell
Pontius Pilate
Alan van Sprang
Judas Iscariot
Diana Berriman
Virgin Mary
Richard Lintern
Leading Pharisee

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Philip Saville
Writers: John Goldsmith
Languages: English
Countries: Canada, United Kingdom

Want more? Switch to Cinephile mode in the header for DP, composer, budget, box office, production companies, keywords, and release history.

Did you know?

Fun facts 🍿

1 / 8

RUNTIME

Did you know

At 180 minutes, this is a three-hour-plus commitment — longer than 95% of films ever made.

MoodPlayr · trivia#01

2 / 8

MONEY

Did you know

Earned back only 41% of its budget on initial theatrical — a commercial disappointment on release.

MoodPlayr · trivia#02

3 / 8

ERA

Did you know

Released 23 years ago.

MoodPlayr · trivia#03

4 / 8

WORLD

Did you know

International production across 2 countries: Canada, United Kingdom.

MoodPlayr · trivia#04

5 / 8

DIRECTOR

Did you know

Directed by Philip Saville, shot by Mirosław Baszak. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

MoodPlayr · trivia#05

6 / 8

DIRECTOR

Did you know

Original score by Jeff Danna. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

MoodPlayr · trivia#06

7 / 8

DIRECTOR

Did you know

Editor Michel Arcand shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

MoodPlayr · trivia#07

8 / 8

CAST

Did you know

Christopher Plummer and Henry Ian Cusick and Stuart Bunce carry the top of the cast.

MoodPlayr · trivia#08

Cinephile deep dive

The take

Philip Saville directs. Mirosław Baszak behind the camera. Jeff Danna scores. Michel Arcand cuts. A long sit — settle in. A commercial under-performer on release. Produced in Canada, United Kingdom. Dialogue in English.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

1At 180 minutes, this is a three-hour-plus commitment — longer than 95% of films ever made.
2Earned back only 41% of its budget on initial theatrical — a commercial disappointment on release.
3Released 23 years ago.
4International production across 2 countries: Canada, United Kingdom.
5Directed by Philip Saville, shot by Mirosław Baszak. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
6Original score by Jeff Danna. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
7Editor Michel Arcand shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
8Christopher Plummer and Henry Ian Cusick and Stuart Bunce carry the top of the cast.
9Marketing tagline: "For God loved the world So much…".
10IMDB entry: tt0377992 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.