Don Verdean Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

Last modified: Jan. 3, 2016

Don Verdean

Release Date: Friday, December 11, 2015 Limited

Hired by an ambitious small-town pastor to find sacred relics in the Holy Land, a self-proclaimed Biblical archaeologist comes up short and his attempt to cover up his failure fuels a comic conspiracy.

Director: Jared Hess

Starring: Amy Ryan • Sam Rockwell • Jemaine Clement • Danny R. McBride • Will Forte

PG-13 Comedy 1 hr, 30 m

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Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: "Biblical archaeologist" DON VERDEAN starts falsifying his findings after his wacky search for the Skull of Goliath meets with disaster at every turn. Verdean subsequently sets out to locate the Holy Grail for a deep-pockets Chinese magnate -- another wild and woolly adventure that ends in chaos. But when he's ultimately called to account for his massive frauds, Don Verdean realizes just what in life is really important.

Comedy

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Who stars in Don Verdean – Cast List

Amy Ryan
... Carol

What Is Life Worth, Wolfs
Sam Rockwell
... Don Verdean

Good Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die, The Bad Guys 2
Jemaine Clement
... Boaz

Avatar: Fire and Ash, Moana
Danny R. McBride
... Tony Lazarus

Tropic Thunder, The Pineapple Express
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Will Forte
... Pastor Fontaine

The Breadwinner, Coyote vs. Acme
Leslie Bibb
... Joylinda Lazarus

Iron Man, Juror No. 2

Who is making Don Verdean – Crew List

A look at Don Verdean behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Jared Hess last helmed A Minecraft Movie and Thelma The Unicorn. The film's writer Jared Hess last penned Thelma The Unicorn and Gentlemen Broncos.

Director: Jared Hess
Screenwriters: Jared Hess
Jerusha Hess

Studio: Lionsgate Premiere
Production Companies: —

Production – What we know about the Don Verdean

Key Facts

From the filmmaking team behind Napoleon Dynamite and Nacho Libre.

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Apr 2015

Completed

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: PG-13 Parents Strongly Cautioned for crude and suggestive content, some language and brief violence
Runtime: 1 hr, 30 m
Tagline: Not available
Also known as: Not available
Language: English

Don Verdean Trailers and Clips

Don Verdean

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Don Verdean Release Date: When was the film released?

Don Verdean was released in limited movie theaters on Friday, December 11 , 2015. There were four other movies released on the same date, including In the Heart of the Sea, The Big Short and The Ridiculous 6. As a limited release, Don Verdean was shown in select movie theaters in major markets.

Don Verdean DVD & Blu-ray Release Date

Don Verdean is scheduled to be released on DVD and Blu-ray on Tuesday, March 01, 2016. Availability may vary by region. Pre-order your copy of Don Verdean today on Amazon.

Don Verdean Digital Release Date

Don Verdean is coming out across all major streaming and cable platforms on Friday, December 11, 2015. Digital rental or purchase allows you to instantly stream and download to watch anywhere and anytime on your favorite devices.