Jonestown: The Life and Death of Peoples Temple (2006): Ratings & Box Office
Jonestown: The Life and Death of Peoples Temple is a 2006 historical documentary directed by Stanley Nelson. It runs 1 hour 26 minutes and earned $148,292 worldwide. Critics gave it 94% on Rotten Tomatoes and 79 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 26m (86 min)
- Director
- Stanley Nelson
- Genres
- History , Documentary
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Seventh Art Releasing
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Jonestown: The Life and Death of Peoples Temple About?
The premise of Jonestown: The Life and Death of Peoples Temple without spoilers.
This documentary explores the rise and fall of Jim Jones and the Peoples Temple. Through archival footage and interviews with survivors, filmmaker Stanley Nelson examines Jones’s charismatic appeal and how it led thousands to follow him. The film chronicles the commune’s journey from its inception to the horrifying events that marked its end, offering a stark warning about the dangers of unquestioning loyalty and the devastating impact of extremism.
Jonestown: The Life and Death of Peoples Temple Themes & Keywords
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The Director of Jonestown: The Life and Death of Peoples Temple
Directed by Stanley Nelson.
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Director Stanley Nelson
More from Stanley Nelson
More films directed by Stanley Nelson, best-rated first: Attica, Miles Davis: Birth of the Cool, The Black Panthers: Vanguard of the Revolution and Sound of the Police.
Jonestown: The Life and Death of Peoples Temple Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Jonestown: The Life and Death of Peoples Temple 94% on Rotten Tomatoes and 79 on Metacritic.
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Rotten Tomatoes 94% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 89%
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Metacritic 79 Metascore
User score 7.2
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TMDB 71% User score
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Jonestown: The Life and Death of Peoples Temple Box Office
Jonestown: The Life and Death of Peoples Temple grossed $148,292 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$148.3K
- US & Canada
- $148.3K
Jonestown: The Life and Death of Peoples Temple Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Jonestown: The Life and Death of Peoples Temple.
Jonestown: The Life and Death of Peoples Temple Also Known As
2 alternative titles: “Jonestown: Vida e Morte no Templo do Povo” and “琼斯镇惨案：人民圣殿教的兴亡”.
- Also known as
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- Jonestown: Vida e Morte no Templo do Povo
- 琼斯镇惨案：人民圣殿教的兴亡
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Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Truth and Lies: Jonestown, Paradise Lost, Witness to Jonestown and Cult Massacre: One Day in Jonestown.
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Jonestown: The Life and Death of Peoples Temple FAQ: Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Jonestown: The Life and Death of Peoples Temple, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Jonestown: The Life and Death of Peoples Temple?
Jonestown: The Life and Death of Peoples Temple runs 1 hour 26 minutes (86 minutes).
When was Jonestown: The Life and Death of Peoples Temple released?
Jonestown: The Life and Death of Peoples Temple was released on October 20, 2006.
Who directed Jonestown: The Life and Death of Peoples Temple?
Jonestown: The Life and Death of Peoples Temple was directed by Stanley Nelson.
More films by Stanley Nelson How much did Jonestown: The Life and Death of Peoples Temple make at the box office?
Jonestown: The Life and Death of Peoples Temple grossed $148,292 worldwide.
How is Jonestown: The Life and Death of Peoples Temple rated?
Jonestown: The Life and Death of Peoples Temple has 94% on Rotten Tomatoes, 79 on Metacritic and 71% on TMDB.
Does Jonestown: The Life and Death of Peoples Temple have a post-credit scene?
No. Jonestown: The Life and Death of Peoples Temple has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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