The Keys of the Kingdom
“THE PICTURE THAT TOUCHES NEW HEIGHTS OF EMOTION”
A young priest, Father Chisholm is sent to China to establish a Catholic parish among the non-Christian Chinese. While his boyhood friend, also a priest, flourishes in his calling as a priest in a more Christian area of the world, Father Chisholm struggles. He encounters hostility, isolation, disease, poverty and a variety of set backs which humble him, but make him more determined than ever to succeed.
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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Spain | Filmin | — |
| Japan | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Amazon Video |
About The Keys of the Kingdom
The Keys of the Kingdom is a 1944 English-language drama film directed by John M. Stahl. The cast is led by Gregory Peck, Thomas Mitchell, Vincent Price. It has a runtime of 2h 17m. Viewers rate it 7.1/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
The Keys of the Kingdom was produced by 20th Century Fox and made in United States of America. It was released on December 15, 1944, and carries a NR certification. Made on a budget of about $3 million, it went on to gross $2 million worldwide.
- Director
- John M. Stahl
- Writers
- Nunnally Johnson, Joseph L. Mankiewicz
- Release date
- December 15, 1944
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- NR
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $3 million
- Box office
- $2 million
- Production
- 20th Century Fox
The Keys of the Kingdom cast & crew
The Keys of the Kingdom was directed by John M. Stahl and written by Nunnally Johnson and Joseph L. Mankiewicz.
The cast features Gregory Peck as Fr. Francis Chisholm, Thomas Mitchell as Willie Tulloch, Vincent Price as Angus Mealey, Rose Stradner as Reverend Mother Maria-Veronica, Roddy McDowall as Francis Chisholm, as a boy, and Edmund Gwenn as Fr. Hamish MacNabb.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Alfred Newman, cinematography is by Arthur C. Miller, and it was produced by Joseph L. Mankiewicz.
Is The Keys of the Kingdom worth watching?
The Keys of the Kingdom holds an audience score of 7.1/10 from 52 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.
At 2h 17m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama, The Keys of the Kingdom is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of The Keys of the Kingdom
Gregory Peck
Fr. Francis Chisholm
Thomas Mitchell
Willie Tulloch
Vincent Price
Angus Mealey
Rose Stradner
Reverend Mother Maria-Veronica
Roddy McDowall
Francis Chisholm, as a boy
Edmund Gwenn
Fr. Hamish MacNabb
Cedric Hardwicke
Monsignor at Tweedside
Peggy Ann Garner
Nora as a Girl
Jane Ball
Nora, as an Adult
James Gleason
Rev. Dr. Wilbur Fiske
Anne Revere
Agnes Fiske
Ruth Nelson
Mrs. Chisholm, Francis' Mother
The Keys of the Kingdom — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Keys of the Kingdom in United States?
The Keys of the Kingdom is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is The Keys of the Kingdom in?
The Keys of the Kingdom is originally in English, with audio tracks including Mandarin, Cantonese, English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Keys of the Kingdom?
The Keys of the Kingdom runs 2 hours 17 minutes (137 minutes).
▸What is The Keys of the Kingdom rated?
The Keys of the Kingdom is rated NR. It holds a 7.1/10 audience score from 52 ratings.
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