Don Verdean (2015): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Don Verdean is a 2015 adventure drama directed by Jared Hess, starring Sam Rockwell, Amy Ryan and Danny McBride. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes and earned $31,309 worldwide. Critics gave it 30% on Rotten Tomatoes and 39 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.4/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 30m (90 min)
- Director
- Jared Hess
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Lionsgate
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Don Verdean About?
The premise of Don Verdean without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A zealous biblical archaeologist, Don Verdean, sets out on a quest to validate the teachings of Jesus. Traveling with his loyal assistant Carol in a mobile workshop, they seek and sell ancient artifacts. Their mission gains unexpected support from a wealthy preacher, but soon escalates into a conflict between competing religious groups. Don must then confront the complexities of faith and reassess his priorities amidst the escalating rivalry.
Don Verdean Themes & Keywords
· 4 tags- religious fanaticism
- archaeology
- fraud
- character name in title
Don Verdean Cast
Sam Rockwell leads the cast, with Amy Ryan and Danny McBride. Directed by Jared Hess; 5 actors are credited in all.
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Director Jared Hess
Also Starring in Don Verdean
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Don Verdean Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Don Verdean 30% on Rotten Tomatoes and 39 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.4/10.
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IMDb 5.4 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 30% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 25%
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Metacritic 39 Metascore
User score 5.9
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TMDB 49% User score
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Letterboxd 2.8 /5
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Movie Insider 1.0 /5
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Don Verdean Plot Summary
What happens in Don Verdean from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
As the dusty tape reel spins, it showcases Don Verdean’s (Sam Rockwell) dubious archaeological escapades, revealing a trove of questionable discoveries and hearsay. The camera transitions to Verdean, passionately addressing a crowded church, where he boasts about his alleged finds, such as iron shears he claims were used to cut Samson’s hair. However, this moment of triumph is abruptly interrupted by a voice from the back, reading a scathing letter from the Israeli Antiquities Authority, condemning Verdean’s methods and lack of solid evidence, effectively undermining his claims.
Full summary
The whole story of Don Verdean, scene by scene
Don Verdean Box Office
Don Verdean grossed $31,309 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$31.3K
- US & Canada
- $31.3K
Don Verdean Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Don Verdean.
How Well Do You Know Don Verdean?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What profession does Don Verdean claim to have?
Cars in Don Verdean
13 cars on screen, including the 1975 Dodge Sportsman and the 1985 Pontiac Fiero.
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Cushman White Truck Minor role
Don Verdean Also Known As
7 alternative titles, including “Дон Верден” and “Don Verdean: O Que o Passado Nos Reserva”.
- Also known as
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- Дон Верден
- Don Verdean: O Que o Passado Nos Reserva
- Áss csodát!
- דון ורדין
- 唐·瓦尔迪安
- 돈 버딘
- 唐維登紀事
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Don Verdean FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Don Verdean, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Don Verdean?
Don Verdean runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).
When was Don Verdean released?
Don Verdean was released on December 11, 2015.
Who directed Don Verdean?
Don Verdean was directed by Jared Hess.
More films by Jared Hess Who is in the cast of Don Verdean?
Don Verdean stars Sam Rockwell, Amy Ryan and Danny McBride, among 5 credited actors.
How much did Don Verdean make at the box office?
Don Verdean grossed $31,309 worldwide.
How is Don Verdean rated?
Don Verdean has 5.4/10 on IMDb, 30% on Rotten Tomatoes, 39 on Metacritic and 49% on TMDB.
Does Don Verdean have a post-credit scene?
No. Don Verdean has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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