The Two Popes

Where to Watch The Two Popes (2019) (Legally)

Inspired by true events.
Nov 27, 2019 US 125 min M
7.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
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What to expect (spoiler-free)

If you’re considering “ (2019), this quick guide summarizes the essentials.

Genre-wise, it leans into Drama, History, with a runtime around 125 minutes.

Cast highlights include Jonathan Pryce, Anthony Hopkins, Juan Minujín, Luis Gnecco.

The listed certification for some regions is “ (ratings vary by country).

Topics & keywords

vatican (holy see), pope, based on true story, catholic, roman catholic church, catholicism, cardinal, conclave, papal conclave, sistine chapel

Official trailer

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Plot

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.

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Main cast

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
María Ucedo
as Esther Ballestrine
Renato Scarpa
as Camerlengo
Sidney Cole
as Cardinal Turkson
Achille Brugnini
as Cardinal Martini
Federico Torre
as Protodeacon Estevez