The Apostle (1997): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
The Apostle is a 1997 drama starring Robert Duvall. It runs 2 hours 14 minutes and earned $19.9 million worldwide. It won 3 awards from 6 nominations, including Best Director at the Spirit Awards 1998. Critics gave it 83 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.2/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 14m (134 min)
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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English - Studio
- New Films International
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Apostle About?
The premise of The Apostle without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A man of faith and desire, Sonny, portrayed by Robert Duvall, finds himself exiled after a crime of passion. He seeks refuge and redemption in the Louisiana bayous of Bayou Boutte, where he must confront his inner demons and the boundaries of forgiveness. His journey tests his spiritual calling and the resilience of the human heart as he attempts to rebuild his life.
The Apostle Themes & Keywords
· 33 tags- evangelical
- preacher
- southern gothic
- happiness
- louisiana
- texas
- minister
- church
- written and directed by cast member
- redemption
- forgiveness
- actor director writer
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- christian
- directed by star
- revival meeting
- 1930s
- violence
- hit with a baseball bat
- fugitive
- flashback
- divorce
- car in a river
- evangelical christianity
- murder
- prayer
- pentecostalism
- small town
- bulldozer
- jealousy
- car accident
- religion
- infidelity
- independent film
The Apostle Cast
Robert Duvall stars in The Apostle.
The Apostle Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Apostle 83 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.2/10.
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IMDb 7.2 /10
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Metacritic 83 Metascore
User score 7.0
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TMDB 63% User score
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The Apostle Plot Summary
What happens in The Apostle from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Euliss F. “Sonny” Dewey is a charming Pentecostal preacher whose life spirals into chaos when he discovers that his wife, Jessie, has engaged in an affair with a youth minister named Horace. Despite Sonny’s heartfelt attempts to reconcile, Jessie remains steadfast, assuring him that while she won’t obstruct his right to see their children, she has covertly devised a plan to use the church’s bylaws to purge him from his position. Feeling abandoned and seeking divine guidance, Sonny finds that God remains silent. As the tension escalates, a significant portion of the congregation sides with Jessie, leaving Sonny isolated.
Full summary
The whole story of The Apostle, scene by scene
The Apostle Box Office
The Apostle grossed $19.9 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$19.9M
- US & Canada
- $19.9M
The Apostle Awards & Nominations
The Apostle won 3 awards from 6 nominations, including Best Director at the Spirit Awards 1998. Its biggest night was the Spirit Awards 1998, with 3 wins from 5 nominations.
3 wins6 nominations2 ceremonies
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Spirit Awards 1998 3 wins · 5 nominations- Won Best Director – Robert Duvall
- Won Best Feature
- Won Best Male Lead – Robert Duvall
- Nominated Best Screenplay – Robert Duvall
- Nominated Best Supporting Female – Farrah Fawcett and Miranda Richardson
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Actor Awards (SAG) 1998 1 nomination- Nominated Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role – Robert Duvall
The Apostle Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The Apostle.
How Well Do You Know The Apostle?
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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Who plays the charismatic preacher Euliss F. 'Sonny' Dewey?
Cars in The Apostle
38 cars on screen, including the 1947 Chevrolet Advance-Design and the 1985 Lincoln Continental.
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1977 Chevrolet C-10 Minor role -
1986 Dodge Diplomat Minor role
The Apostle Also Known As
11 alternative titles, including “Apostel!” and “Le Prédicateur”.
- Also known as
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- Apostel!
- Le Prédicateur
- L'apostolo
- Camino al cielo
- Апостол
- O Apóstolo
- 来自天上的声音
- 사도
- Aposteln
- Apostolul
- המטיף
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Movies Like The Apostle
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including O Apóstolo (The Apostle), Apostle and The Salvation.
The Apostle FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of The Apostle, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Apostle?
The Apostle runs 2 hours 14 minutes (134 minutes).
When was The Apostle released?
The Apostle was released on December 17, 1997.
Who is in the cast of The Apostle?
The Apostle stars Robert Duvall.
How much did The Apostle make at the box office?
The Apostle grossed $19.9 million worldwide.
How is The Apostle rated?
The Apostle has 7.2/10 on IMDb, 83 on Metacritic and 63% on TMDB.
What awards did The Apostle win?
The Apostle won 3 awards from 6 nominations, including Best Director at the Spirit Awards 1998.
Does The Apostle have a post-credit scene?
No. The Apostle has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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