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An Interview with God (2018): Cast, Ratings & Box Office

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An Interview with God is a 2018 mystery drama starring David Strathairn as God, Brenton Thwaites and Hill Harper. It runs 1 hour 37 minutes and earned $2.3 million worldwide. IMDb users rate it 5.8/10.

IMDb rating
5.8/10
worldwide gross
$2.3M
Echo Score
64
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An Interview with God (2018) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 37m (97 min)
Genres
Drama , Mystery
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is An Interview with God About?

The premise of An Interview with God without spoilers.

Following a tour in Afghanistan, journalist Paul Asher grapples with personal struggles and a crisis of faith. He unexpectedly gains access to an interview with a man claiming to be God. Over three days, their conversation explores profound questions about faith, doubt, and the nature of the universe, challenging Paul’s beliefs and forcing him to confront his own understanding of God and humanity’s role.

An Interview with God Themes & Keywords

· 15 tags
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  • journalist
  • god
  • war veteran
  • troubled marriage
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  • playing chess
  • afghanistan war
  • marital separation
  • four word title
  • riding a bicycle
  • depression
+3 more
  • god in title
  • god character
  • australian actor playing american character
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Cast & crew

An Interview with God Cast & Characters

David Strathairn leads the cast as God, with Brenton Thwaites as Paul and Hill Harper as Gary.

Also Starring in An Interview with God

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Ratings

An Interview with God Reviews & Ratings

IMDb users rate An Interview with God 5.8/10. Our Echo Score gives it 64/100, strongest in character & emotion (80) and weakest in story & flow (50).

64 /100

An Interview with God Echo Score Breakdown

In its craft and execution, An Interview with God presents a balanced mix of polished performance and narrative unevenness. Acting and visual moments receive frequent praise, while the script’s preachy tone and confusing structure draw criticism. The directional approach supports intimate exchanges but struggles with pacing and thematic clarity. Overall, the film offers compelling sequences and strong performances but remains uneven in its storytelling cohesion.

Our own 0–100 rating, built from five aspects: art, character, story, the sensory experience and how well a film rewatches.

  • Art & Craft 70

    In terms of art and craft, the film delivers competent production design and editing despite its modest budget. Several sequences feature visually engaging compositions, and users note the well-executed filming. There are no major technical flaws, but the visual style remains understated. The overall craft supports the narrative without drawing undue attention.

  • Character & Emotion 80

    In terms of character and emotion, the film’s acting is widely praised, particularly by David Strathairn and Brenton Thwaites, whose portrayals anchor the material. Performances convey earnestness and emotional weight, though some viewers find limited character depth beyond the central interviews. Overall, the strong ensemble work provides the film’s most consistent strength.

  • Story & Flow 50

    When it comes to story and flow, the film often struggles with coherence and clarity, leaving several narrative threads unresolved. Critics and users note confusion in the structure and a tendency toward preachy dialogue that hinders engagement. While moments of sincere reflection emerge, the film’s uneven pacing and unanswered questions undermine its dramatic momentum.

  • Sensory Experience 60

    In terms of sensory experience, the visual style is generally coherent, with an understated color palette and effective scene compositions. The soundtrack and sound design support the intimate atmosphere without drawing undue attention. Although the film’s modest budget limits spectacle, the overall sensory impression is solid and complementary to the thematic focus.

  • Rewatch Factor 60

    When it comes to rewatch potential, the film offers selective appeal rather than broad replay value. Viewers note that the thematic depth in the interviews may reward repeat viewings, but the narrow focus and uneven narrative limit its lasting allure. As a result, the film retains moderate appeal for those interested in its spiritual questions.

Box office

An Interview with God Box Office

An Interview with God grossed $2.3 million worldwide. $1.2 million came from the US and Canada and $1.1 million (47%) from the rest of the world.

2018 box office

Worldwide gross

$2.3M

US & Canada
$1.2M
International
$1.1M
US & Canada 53% Rest of the world 47%
Videos

An Interview with God Trailers & Videos

The trailer of An Interview with God.

An Interview With God: Official Trailer
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An Interview with God Also Known As

16 alternative titles, including “Интервю с Бог” and “하나님과의 인터뷰”.

Also known as
  • Интервю с Бог
  • 하나님과의 인터뷰
  • Entrevista com Deus
  • Wywiad z Bogiem
  • Una entrevista con Dios
  • Интервью с Богом
  • Інтерв'ю з Богом
  • Interjú Istennel
  • An Interview with God - Was würdest Du ihn fragen
  • 与神对谈
  • Μια συνέντευξη με τον Θεό
  • Interview avec Dieu, ინტერვიუ ღმერთთან
+4 more
  • Interview s Bohem
  • Interview s Bohom
  • Pokalbis su Dievu
  • Un interviu cu Dumnezeu

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FAQ

An Interview with God FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of An Interview with God, each answered in a sentence.

How long is An Interview with God?

An Interview with God runs 1 hour 37 minutes (97 minutes).

When was An Interview with God released?

An Interview with God was released on August 20, 2018.

Who is in the cast of An Interview with God?

An Interview with God stars David Strathairn as God, Brenton Thwaites as Paul and Hill Harper as Gary, among 7 credited actors.

How much did An Interview with God make at the box office?

An Interview with God grossed $2.3 million worldwide ($1.2 million domestic, $1.1 million international).

How is An Interview with God rated?

An Interview with God has 5.8/10 on IMDb, 70% on TMDB and 2.7/5 on Letterboxd.

Does An Interview with God have a post-credit scene?

No. An Interview with God has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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