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Short comedy

God (1998): Cast

God (1998) movie poster

God is a 1998 short comedy directed by John August, starring Melissa McCarthy as Margaret and Sam Pancake. It runs 11 minutes.

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God (1998) movie poster
Release year
Runtime
11 min
Director
John August
Genre
Comedy
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is God About?

The premise of God without spoilers.

Margaret speaks directly to the camera, recounting her daily conversations with God, whom she claims calls her on the phone to share gossip. Their bond is tested when a dispute erupts, leaving her questioning whether they can reconcile and whether she remains sane.

God Themes & Keywords

· 46 tags
  • cricket the insect
  • gossip
  • friendship
  • husband wife relationship
  • banana
  • one word title
  • worship
  • work
  • voice over narration
  • voice mail
  • trip
  • toilet
+34 more
  • toilet paper
  • toast
  • theft
  • ten commandments
  • telephone
  • telephone call
  • sour milk
  • pork
  • party
  • parking meter
  • murder
  • milk
  • los angeles california
  • juice
  • reference to jesus christ
  • hell
  • hair
  • reference to god
  • gay reference
  • friend
  • drunkenness
  • devil
  • crushed car
  • counterfeit money
  • commandment
  • car
  • burned food
  • bed
  • assassination
  • argument
  • answering machine
  • alcohol
  • adultery
  • title spoken by character
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Cast & crew

God Cast & Characters

Melissa McCarthy leads the cast as Margaret, with Sam Pancake as Gavin. Directed by John August.

From the director

More from John August

One more film directed by John August: The Nines.

Full filmography
Cars

Cars in God

3 cars on screen, including the 1997 BMW 528i E39 and the 1983 Nissan Pulsar NX.

  • 1997 BMW 528i E39 in God 1997 BMW 528i E39 Minor role
  • 1983 Nissan Pulsar NX in God 1983 Nissan Pulsar NX Minor role
  • 1988 Toyota Corolla in God 1988 Toyota Corolla Background role

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FAQ

God FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of God, each answered in a sentence.

How long is God?

God runs 11 minutes.

When was God released?

God was released in 1998.

Who directed God?

God was directed by John August.

More films by John August

Who is in the cast of God?

God stars Melissa McCarthy as Margaret and Sam Pancake as Gavin.

Does God have a post-credit scene?

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

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