Godspell (1973): Cast, Ratings & Where to Watch
Godspell is a 1973 drama musical directed by David Greene, starring Victor Garber, Lynne Thigpen and David Haskell. It runs 1 hour 43 minutes. Critics gave it 63% on Rotten Tomatoes and 65 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.6/10. Rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 43m (103 min)
- Director
- David Greene
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Columbia Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Godspell About?
The premise of Godspell without spoilers.
Inspired by the Gospel of Matthew, this musical follows a group of young people in New York City who are drawn together by John the Baptist and encounter Jesus Christ. Through vibrant music and dance, they learn about his teachings of love, compassion, and forgiveness, spreading his message to the community. As they grow as disciples, they face the challenges of faith and the ultimate sacrifice that awaits Jesus, leading to a profound and moving experience.
Godspell Themes & Keywords
· 41 tags- pop musical
- based on off broadway musical
- reference to peter lorre
- reference to silent movies
- silent movie accompanist
- soldiers and sailors monument new york city
- damaged book
- spilled coffee
- reference to james joyce
- lincoln center
- new york city skyline
- junkyard
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- dance rehearsal
- clothes rack
- clown
- parking lot attendant
- diner
- abandoned building
- reference to ulysses
- saw
- based on the gospel of matthew
- gospel of matthew
- based on the gospels
- song
- singing
- singer
- kicked in the butt
- based on stage musical
- world trade center manhattan new york city
- manhattan new york city
- christian
- christianity
- bible
- reference to mae west
- shofar
- brooklyn bridge
- electrocution
- hippie
- religion
- new york city
- reference to jesus christ
Where to Watch Godspell
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Godspell Cast
Victor Garber leads the cast, with Lynne Thigpen and David Haskell. Directed by David Greene; 10 actors are credited in all.
- Director David Greene
Also Starring in Godspell
· 6 moreGodspell Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Godspell 63% on Rotten Tomatoes and 65 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.6/10.
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IMDb 6.6 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 63% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 71%
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Metacritic 65 Metascore
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TMDB 67% User score
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Godspell Trailers & Videos
3 videos: 1 trailer, 1 teaser and 1 clip.
- Teaser Godspell Original Film Trailer
- Clip Godspell - Trailer
Cars in Godspell
47 cars on screen, including the 1968 AMC Rambler American and the 1970 Checker Taxicab.
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1968 AMC Rambler American Minor role -
1970 Checker Taxicab Minor role -
1967 Chrysler Newport Town & Country Minor role -
1919 Ford Model T Minor role
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Movies Like Godspell
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Godspell: A Musical Based on the Gospel According to St. Matthew, Jesus Christ Superstar and The Gospel According to St. Matthew.
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Godspell: A Musical Based on the Gospel According to St. Matthew 1973 -
Jesus Christ Superstar 1973 -
The Gospel According to St. Matthew 1964 -
Jesus Christ Superstar 2000 -
Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert 2018 -
Guys and Dolls 1955 -
The Gospel 2005 -
Passing Strange 2009 -
Jesus Christ Superstar 1972 -
Oh, God! 1977 -
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat 1999 -
Sondheim: A Celebration at Carnegie Hall 1992
Godspell FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, ratings and post-credit scenes of Godspell, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Godspell?
Godspell runs 1 hour 43 minutes (103 minutes).
When was Godspell released?
Godspell was released on March 21, 1973.
Who directed Godspell?
Godspell was directed by David Greene.
More films by David Greene Who is in the cast of Godspell?
Godspell stars Victor Garber, Lynne Thigpen and David Haskell, among 10 credited actors.
Where can I watch Godspell?
In the US, Godspell is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).
How is Godspell rated?
Godspell has 6.6/10 on IMDb, 63% on Rotten Tomatoes, 65 on Metacritic and 67% on TMDB.
Does Godspell have a post-credit scene?
No. Godspell has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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