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Priest

1995 · 98 min

A heavy, thought-provoking drama that immerses you in moral conflict and emotional turmoil, leaving a lingering sense of unease.

Directed by
Antonia Bird
Genres
Drama, Romance
Starring
Linus Roache, Tom Wilkinson, Robert Carlyle
Tagline
In a world of rituals, in a place of secrets, a man must choose between keeping the faith and exposing the truth.
Overview
The deeply held religious convictions of an idealistic young priest are challenged when he must face extraordinary events within his own congregation.

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  • BBC iPlayer
More options Data from JustWatch
Directed by
Antonia Bird
Genres
Drama, Romance
Starring
Linus Roache, Tom Wilkinson, Robert Carlyle
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Tone
  • bleakstrength 2 of 3
  • tensestrength 2 of 3
  • melancholicstrength 2 of 3
  • earneststrength 2 of 3
Pacing
measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes
  • faith
  • guilt
  • morality
  • sexuality
  • isolation
Places
  • big city
  • countryside
Era
contemporary
Audience
adult
Form
None
Content intensity
  • Gore none
  • Language mild
  • Violence mild
  • Sex strong
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Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action1
Horror1
Humour2
Realism8
Romance4
Tension6
Darkness7
Complexity6
Emotional weight8

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Details

Genres
drama, romance
Directed by
Antonia Bird
Written by
Jimmy McGovern
Starring
Linus Roache, Tom Wilkinson, Robert Carlyle, Cathy Tyson, Lesley Sharp, Robert Pugh, Christine Tremarco, James Ellis
Music
Andy Roberts
Cinematography
Fred Tammes
Runtime
98 min
Country
United Kingdom
Languages
English

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