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Sex, Drugs & Religion (2010): Cast & Plot

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Sex, Drugs & Religion is a 2010 comedy documentary directed by B.A. Brooks, starring Chuck Knipp as Betty Butterfield, Chris Harper and Bill Maher. It runs 1 hour 12 minutes.

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Sex, Drugs & Religion (2010) movie poster
Release year
Runtime
1h 12m (72 min)
Director
B.A. Brooks
Genres
Documentary , Comedy
Original language
English
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The story

What Is Sex, Drugs & Religion About?

The premise of Sex, Drugs & Religion without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

In this 71‑minute documentary, director B.A. Brooks turns a satirical eye toward a wide range of faiths—from Catholicism to Baptism—highlighting the contradictions and absurdities he perceives within organized religion. As his fourth film, it has sparked heated debate among religious communities worldwide while earning praise for its entertaining and thought‑provoking approach.

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Cast & crew

Sex, Drugs & Religion Cast & Characters

Chuck Knipp leads the cast as Betty Butterfield, with Chris Harper as Pastor Deacon Fred Smith and Bill Maher. Directed by B.A. Brooks; 6 actors are credited in all.

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Plot

Sex, Drugs & Religion Plot Summary

What happens in Sex, Drugs & Religion from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Sex, Drugs & Religion is a provocative documentary with a runtime of 1 hour and 11 minutes that humorously explores the diverse and often bizarre world of religious beliefs and practices. The film takes viewers on a comedic journey through various faiths, highlighting the contradictions, scandals, and peculiarities associated with them. Betty Butterfield and Pastor Deacon Fred Smith serve as the primary guides, offering satirical commentary on major religions such as Catholicism, Mormonism, Pentecostalism, and others, while also examining controversial groups like the Westboro Baptist Church and Scientologists.

Full summary

The whole story of Sex, Drugs & Religion, scene by scene

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How Well Do You Know Sex, Drugs & Religion?

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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Sex, Drugs & Religion Also Known As

2 alternative titles: “Guns” and “God and the Holy Ghost”.

Also known as
  • Guns
  • God and the Holy Ghost

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FAQ

Sex, Drugs & Religion FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Sex, Drugs & Religion, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Sex, Drugs & Religion?

Sex, Drugs & Religion runs 1 hour 12 minutes (72 minutes).

When was Sex, Drugs & Religion released?

Sex, Drugs & Religion was released in 2010.

Who directed Sex, Drugs & Religion?

Sex, Drugs & Religion was directed by B.A. Brooks.

Who is in the cast of Sex, Drugs & Religion?

Sex, Drugs & Religion stars Chuck Knipp as Betty Butterfield, Chris Harper as Pastor Deacon Fred Smith and Bill Maher, among 6 credited actors.

Does Sex, Drugs & Religion have a post-credit scene?

No. Sex, Drugs & Religion has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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