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Stigmata (1999): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot

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Stigmata is a 1999 mystery horror film directed by Rupert Wainwright, starring Gabriel Byrne and Patricia Arquette. It runs 1 hour 43 minutes and earned $89.4 million worldwide on a $29 million budget. Critics gave it 28 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.2/10.

IMDb rating
6.2/10
worldwide gross
$89.4M
Metascore
28
budget
$29M
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Stigmata (1999) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 43m (103 min)
Genres
Mystery , Horror
Original language
Spanish
Budget
$29M
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Stigmata About?

The premise of Stigmata without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Haunted by inexplicable wounds mirroring those of Christ, Bruno delves into a disturbing journey of pain and revelation. He seeks to understand the origins of his suffering, encountering a series of unsettling events and enigmatic figures along the way. This odyssey explores themes of faith, sacrifice, and the mysteries of mortality as Bruno struggles to control his body and uncover the truth behind his torment.

Stigmata Themes & Keywords

· 50 tags
  • tears of blood
  • cross
  • crucifix
  • cartoon on tv
  • bath
  • flames
  • glasses
  • subway train
  • crown of thorns
  • nasal cannula
  • scars
  • thorns
+38 more
  • crown
  • bloody tears
  • man wears eyeglasses
  • sex scene
  • body double in sex scene
  • montage
  • montage during opening credits
  • mgm
  • woman
  • young
  • priest
  • stigmata
  • wound
  • vatican
  • catholic
  • church
  • catholic church
  • statue
  • hairdresser
  • crucifixion
  • brazil
  • catholic priest
  • investigation
  • gospel
  • religion
  • drunk
  • violence
  • latex gloves
  • fax machine
  • scar
  • extreme close up
  • goatee
  • feather
  • underwater scene
  • conspiracy
  • christianity
  • friendship
  • cult film
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Cast & crew

Stigmata Cast

Gabriel Byrne leads the cast, with Patricia Arquette. Directed by Rupert Wainwright.

From the director

More from Rupert Wainwright

More films directed by Rupert Wainwright, best-rated first: Blank Check, The Fog, Dillinger and Please Hammer Don’t Hurt ’Em: The Movie.

Full filmography
Ratings

Stigmata Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Stigmata 28 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.2/10.

Plot

Stigmata Plot Summary

What happens in Stigmata from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

In the quaint Brazilian village of Belo Quinto, a Jesuit priest named Father Andrew Kiernan, who previously dedicated his life to science, embarks on an intriguing investigation into alleged miracles. This quest leads him to a statue of the Virgin Mary that astonishingly weeps blood during the funeral of Father Paulo Alameida, a man who had previously experienced the profound stigmata. As Father Kiernan gathers evidence, a mischievous young boy pilfers a rosary from the deceased, selling it to a woman in the bustling marketplace. She then sends this rosary to her daughter, Frankie Paige, who resides in Pittsburgh.

Full summary

The whole story of Stigmata, scene by scene

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Box office

Stigmata Box Office & Budget

Stigmata grossed $89.4 million worldwide on a $29 million budget, 3.1 times what it cost. $50 million came from the US and Canada and $39.4 million (44%) from the rest of the world.

1999 box office

Worldwide gross

$89.4M

3.1× its budget

US & Canada
$50M
International
$39.4M
Budget
$29M
US & Canada 56% Rest of the world 44%
Videos

Stigmata Trailers & Videos

7 videos: 2 trailers, 4 clips and 1 featurette.

All 7 videos
Official Trailer
  • Trailer Original Theatrical Trailer
  • Clip Frankie's Subway Attack
  • Clip Frankie Possessed
  • Clip Father Andrew Notices Something Strange In The Church
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Stigmata?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

Question 1 of 10

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What is the profession of Father Andrew Kiernan before he becomes a priest?

Cars

Cars in Stigmata

33 cars on screen, including the 1970 Ford Mustang and the 1976 Cadillac Seville.

All 33 cars
  • 1970 Ford Mustang in Stigmata 1970 Ford Mustang Important role
  • 1976 Cadillac Seville in Stigmata 1976 Cadillac Seville Minor role
  • 1980 Cadillac Seville in Stigmata 1980 Cadillac Seville Minor role
  • 1987 Chevrolet Caprice in Stigmata 1987 Chevrolet Caprice Minor role
Details

Stigmata Also Known As

16 alternative titles, including “Toby's Story” and “Στίγματα”.

Also known as
  • Toby's Story
  • Στίγματα
  • 圣痕
  • Stigmate
  • Estigma
  • Stygmaty
  • Стигматы
  • ปฏิหาริย์ปริศนานรก
  • סטיגמטה
  • Стигмати
  • 魂飛魄散
  • Стигмата
+4 more
  • 스티그마타
  • スティグマータ 聖痕
  • Stigmates
  • Stigmos

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FAQ

Stigmata FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of Stigmata, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Stigmata?

Stigmata runs 1 hour 43 minutes (103 minutes).

When was Stigmata released?

Stigmata was released on September 10, 1999.

Who directed Stigmata?

Stigmata was directed by Rupert Wainwright.

More films by Rupert Wainwright

Who is in the cast of Stigmata?

Stigmata stars Gabriel Byrne and Patricia Arquette.

How much did Stigmata make at the box office?

Stigmata grossed $89.4 million worldwide ($50 million domestic, $39.4 million international) on a budget of $29 million.

How is Stigmata rated?

Stigmata has 6.2/10 on IMDb, 28 on Metacritic and 63% on TMDB.

Does Stigmata have a post-credit scene?

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

What language is Stigmata in?

The original language of Stigmata is Spanish.

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