The Two Popes Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

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Last modified: Sep. 11, 2019

The Two Popes

Release Date: Wednesday, November 27, 2019 Limited Friday, December 20, 2019 Netflix

Director: Fernando Meirelles

Starring: Jonathan Pryce • Anthony Hopkins • Juan Minujin • Sidney Cole • Thomas D Williams

N/A Drama N/A

3.6 / 5.0

87% WILL SEE 13% WON'T SEE

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Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: The story of one of the most dramatic transitions of power in the last 2,000 years. Frustrated with the direction of the church, Cardinal Bergoglio (Jonathan Pryce) requests permission to retire in 2012 from Pope Benedict (Anthony Hopkins). 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 foundations of the Catholic Church. Behind Vatican walls, a struggle commences between both tradition and progress, guilt and forgiveness, as these two very different men confront elements from their pasts in order to find common ground and forge a future for a billion followers around the world.

Drama True Story

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Who stars in The Two Popes – Cast List

J
Jonathan Pryce
... Pope Francis

One Life, William Tell
Anthony Hopkins
... Pope Benedict

Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas (25th Anniversary), One Life
J
Juan Minujin
I Don't Expect Anyone to Believe Me, Zama
S
Sidney Cole
T
Thomas D Williams
F
Federico Torre
P
Pablo Trimarchi

Who is making The Two Popes – Crew List

A look at The Two Popes behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Fernando Meirelles last helmed Rio, I Love You and 360. The film's writer Anthony McCarten last penned I Wanna Dance With Somebody and Three Identical Strangers.

Director: Fernando Meirelles
Screenwriter: Anthony McCarten

Studio: Netflix Originals
Production Companies: —

Production – What we know about the The Two Popes

Key Facts

Winner of five audience awards including: Winner - Audience Award for US Cinema, Mill Valley Film Festival; Winner - Audience Award for Best Narrative Feature, Hamptons International Film Festival; Winner - Audience Award for Best Narrative Film,Middleburg Film Festival
Inspired by true events.

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Aug 2019

Completed

Changed The Two Popes movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: N/A Not available
Runtime: N/A
Tagline: Not available
Also known as: Not available
Language: English

The Two Popes Trailers and Clips

The Two Popes

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The Two Popes Release Date: When was the film released?

The Two Popes was released in limited movie theaters on Wednesday, November 27 , 2019. There were four other movies released on the same date, including Knives Out, Queen & Slim and Waves. As a limited release, The Two Popes was shown in select movie theaters in major markets.

The estimated home release date for The Two Popes is currently being determined. Stay tuned!