Of Gods and Men (2011): Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Of Gods and Men is a 2011 historical drama. It runs 2 hours and earned $43.8 million worldwide. It earned 2 award nominations, including Best Foreign Film at the Spirit Awards 2011. Critics gave it 92% on Rotten Tomatoes and 86 on Metacritic.
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- Runtime
- 2h (120 min)
- Original language
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French - Studio
- Sony Pictures Classics
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Of Gods and Men About?
The premise of Of Gods and Men without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Nestled in the remote, mountainous region of North Africa, a community of French monks dedicates their lives to prayer and service. Their peaceful existence is shattered when a violent act by Islamic extremists throws the region into turmoil. Faced with the offer of military protection, the monks grapple with a profound moral dilemma: should they flee their beloved monastery, or remain committed to their spiritual calling amidst escalating danger and uncertainty?
Of Gods and Men Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Of Gods and Men 92% on Rotten Tomatoes and 86 on Metacritic.
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Rotten Tomatoes 92% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 75%
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Metacritic 86 Metascore
User score 6.8
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TMDB 67% User score
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Letterboxd 3.8 /5
87 ratings
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Movie Insider 4.4 /5
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Of Gods and Men Plot Summary
What happens in Of Gods and Men from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
The film begins with a profound quote from the Book of Psalms: > “I have said, Ye are gods; and all of you are children of the most High. But ye shall die like men, and fall like one of the princes.” (Psalm 82:6–7). This sets the tone for a story that unfolds within the tranquil lives of monks engaged in prayer, offering medical help, and connecting with the community around them. However, their serene existence is soon threatened by a rising Islamic fundamentalist group.
Full summary
The whole story of Of Gods and Men, scene by scene
Of Gods and Men Box Office
Of Gods and Men grossed $43.8 million worldwide. $4 million came from the US and Canada and $39.9 million (91%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$43.8M
- US & Canada
- $4M
- International
- $39.9M
Of Gods and Men Awards & Nominations
Of Gods and Men earned 2 award nominations, including Best Foreign Film at the Spirit Awards 2011. The 2 nominations come from 2 ceremonies.
2 nominations2 ceremonies
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Spirit Awards 2011 1 nomination- Nominated Best Foreign Film
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BAFTA 2011 1 nomination- Nominated Best Film Not in the English Language
Of Gods and Men Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 1 trailer and 1 clip.
- Clip Des hommes et des dieux | clip #1 Cannes 2010 IN COMPETITION Xavier Beauvois
How Well Do You Know Of Gods and Men?
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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Of Gods and Men Also Known As
29 alternative titles, including “De dioses y hombres” and “Homens e Deuses”.
- Also known as
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- De dioses y hombres
- Homens e Deuses
- Al Elohim va'anashim
- Jumalista ja ihmisistä
- Om guder og mænd
- Uomini di Dio
- Bozji mozje
- Emberek és istenek
- 人与神
- Om guder og mennesker
- Tanrilar ve Insanlar
- Gudar och människor
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- О людях и богах
- O bogovima i ljudima
- Ludzie Boga
- Kamigami to Otoko tachi
- Von Menschen und Göttern
- Tanrılar ve İnsanlar
- Oameni și zei
- על אלוהים ואנשים
- O bozích a lidech
- 神々と男たち
- За хората и боговете
- Apie Dievus ir žmones
- 人神之間
- Ενώπιον Θεών και Ανθρώπων
- 신과 인간
- Про людей і богів
- De déus i homes
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Of Gods and Men FAQ: Box Office, Awards & Runtime
Runtime, release date, box office, ratings, awards, post-credit scenes and language of Of Gods and Men, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Of Gods and Men?
Of Gods and Men runs 2 hours (120 minutes).
When was Of Gods and Men released?
Of Gods and Men was released on February 25, 2011.
How much did Of Gods and Men make at the box office?
Of Gods and Men grossed $43.8 million worldwide ($4 million domestic, $39.9 million international).
How is Of Gods and Men rated?
Of Gods and Men has 92% on Rotten Tomatoes, 86 on Metacritic, 67% on TMDB and 3.8/5 on Letterboxd.
Was Of Gods and Men nominated for any awards?
Of Gods and Men received 2 nominations across 2 ceremonies.
Does Of Gods and Men have a post-credit scene?
No. Of Gods and Men has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Of Gods and Men in?
The original language of Of Gods and Men is French.
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