The Two Popes
“Inspired by true events.”
Frustrated with the direction of the church, Cardinal Bergoglio requests permission to retire in 2012 from Pope Benedict. 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.
Where to watch The Two Popes in United States
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Where is The Two Popes streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| India | Netflix | — |
| United Kingdom | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Canada | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Australia | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Germany | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| France | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Spain | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Brazil | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Japan | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
About The Two Popes
The Two Popes is a 2019 English-language drama and history film directed by Fernando Meirelles. The cast is led by Jonathan Pryce, Anthony Hopkins, Juan Minujín. It has a runtime of 2h 5m. Viewers rate it 7.5/10 across 3200 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads.
The Two Popes was produced by Rideback and made in United States of America. It was released on November 27, 2019, and carries a PG-13 certification. At the box office it grossed around $0 million worldwide.
- Director
- Fernando Meirelles
- Writers
- Anthony McCarten
- Release date
- November 27, 2019
- OTT release
- December 20, 2019
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Box office
- $0 million
- Production
- Rideback
The Two Popes cast & crew
The Two Popes was directed by Fernando Meirelles and written by Anthony McCarten.
The cast features Jonathan Pryce as Jorge Bergoglio / Pope Francis, Anthony Hopkins as Joseph Ratzinger / Pope Benedict XVI, Juan Minujín as Young Jorge Bergoglio, Luis Gnecco as Cardinal Hummes, Cristina Banegas as Lisabetta, and María Ucedo as Esther Ballestrine.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Bryce Dessner, cinematography is by César Charlone, and it was produced by Mark Bauch and Diego Robino.
Is The Two Popes worth watching?
The Two Popes holds an audience score of 7.5/10 from 3,155 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.
At 2h 5m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama and history, The Two Popes is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Two Popes
In United States, you can stream The Two Popes on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Click any service above to open it directly.
It first became available to stream digitally on December 20, 2019.
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Cast of The Two Popes
Jonathan Pryce
Jorge Bergoglio / Pope Francis
Anthony Hopkins
Joseph Ratzinger / Pope Benedict XVI
Juan Minujín
Young Jorge Bergoglio
Luis Gnecco
Cardinal Hummes
Cristina Banegas
Lisabetta
María Ucedo
Esther Ballestrine
Renato Scarpa
Camerlengo
Sidney Cole
Cardinal Turkson
Achille Brugnini
Cardinal Martini
Federico Torre
Protodeacon Estevez
Germán de Silva
Father Yorio
Lisandro Fiks
Father Jalics
The Two Popes — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Two Popes in United States?
The Two Popes is streaming on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads in United States.
▸Is The Two Popes on Netflix?
Yes — The Two Popes is currently available on Netflix in United States.
▸What language is The Two Popes in?
The Two Popes is originally in English, with audio tracks including German, Spanish, French, English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Two Popes?
The Two Popes runs 2 hours 5 minutes (125 minutes).
▸What is The Two Popes rated?
The Two Popes is rated PG-13. It holds a 7.5/10 audience score from 3,155 ratings.
▸When did The Two Popes release on OTT?
The Two Popes became available digitally on December 20, 2019.
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