The Last Temptation of Christ (1988): Cast, Ratings & Box Office
The Last Temptation of Christ is a 1988 drama directed by Martin Scorsese, starring Willem Dafoe, Harvey Keitel and Barbara Hershey. It is partly based on The Last Temptation of Christ by Nikos Kazantzakis and P. A. Bien. It runs 2 hours 44 minutes and earned $8.9 million worldwide. It was nominated for 1 Oscar. Critics gave it 80 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.8/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 44m (164 min)
- Director
- Martin Scorsese
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Universal Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Last Temptation of Christ About?
The premise of The Last Temptation of Christ without spoilers, adapted from The Last Temptation of Christ by Nikos Kazantzakis and P. A. Bien. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A humble carpenter in Judea, Jesus struggles with his divine calling and the immense responsibility of being humanity's savior. He is torn between revolutionary action and pacifism, experiencing profound doubt and despair. On the night before his crucifixion, he is tempted with a vision of a normal life with Mary Magdalene, leading him to question whether ultimate sacrifice or personal happiness represents the true path to redemption.
The Last Temptation of Christ Cast
Willem Dafoe leads the cast, with Harvey Keitel and Barbara Hershey. Directed by Martin Scorsese.
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Director Martin Scorsese
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The Last Temptation of Christ Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Last Temptation of Christ 80 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.8/10.
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IMDb 6.8 /10
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Metacritic 80 Metascore
User score 7.5
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TMDB 72% User score
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The Last Temptation of Christ Plot Summary
What happens in The Last Temptation of Christ 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 town of Nazareth, a humble carpenter named Jesus grapples with the contrast between his personal dreams and his profound awareness of God’s divine purpose for him. His loyal companion, Judas Iscariot, is caught in a moral struggle, as he’s destined to betray Jesus while wrestling with his growing belief that Jesus may indeed be the long-awaited Messiah, set to spark a rebellion against the oppressive Roman regime.
Full summary
The whole story of The Last Temptation of Christ, scene by scene
The Last Temptation of Christ Box Office
The Last Temptation of Christ grossed $8.9 million worldwide. $8.4 million came from the US and Canada and $492,117 (6%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$8.9M
- US & Canada
- $8.4M
- International
- $492.1K
The Last Temptation of Christ Awards & Nominations
The Last Temptation of Christ was nominated for 1 Oscar. The 3 nominations come from 2 ceremonies, the most at the Golden Globes 1989.
3 nominations2 ceremonies
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Golden Globes 1989 2 nominations- Nominated Best Original Score
- Nominated Best Supporting Performance in a Motion Picture (Supporting Actress) – Barbara Hershey
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Oscars 1989 1 nomination- Nominated Directing – Martin Scorsese
The Last Temptation of Christ Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 2 trailers.
- Trailer The Last Temptation of Christ (1988) Trailer #1 | Movieclips Classic Trailers
How Well Do You Know The Last Temptation of Christ?
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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In which town does Jesus of Nazareth primarily grapple with his destiny?
The Last Temptation of Christ Also Known As
36 alternative titles, including “Последнее искушение Христа” and “La Dernière Tentation du Christ”.
- Also known as
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- Последнее искушение Христа
- La Dernière Tentation du Christ
- La última tentación de Cristo
- Die letzte Versuchung Christi
- A Última Tentação de Cristo
- Последното изкушение на Христос
- Poslední pokušení Krista
- Den sidste fristelse
- Kristuse viimane kiusatus
- Kristuksen viimeinen kiusaus
- O teleftaios peirasmos
- Ο τελευταίος πειρασμός
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- Krisztus utolsó megkísértése
- Ha-Peetoi Ha-Aharon Shel Yeshu
- L'ultima tentazione di Cristo
- Paskutinis Kristaus gundymas
- Jesu siste fristelse
- Ostatnie kuszenie Chrystusa
- Ultima ispita a lui Iisus
- Poslednje Hristovo iskušenje
- Zadnja Kristusova skusnjava
- Kristi sista frestelse
- 基督的最後誘惑
- Остання спокуса Христа
- Günaha Son Çağırış
- 基督最后的诱惑
- Günaha Son Çağrı
- הפיתוי האחרון של ישו
- 그리스도 최후의 유혹
- Ultima ispită a lui Iisus
- Zadnja Kristusova skušnjava
- 基督最後的誘惑
- 最後の誘惑
- Posledné pokušenie Krista, ქრისტეს უკანასკნელი ცდუნება
- Posljednje Kristovo iskušenje
- เดอะลาสเทมป์เทชันออฟไครสต์
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The Last Temptation of Christ FAQ: Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, the book behind it and awards of The Last Temptation of Christ, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Last Temptation of Christ?
The Last Temptation of Christ runs 2 hours 44 minutes (164 minutes).
When was The Last Temptation of Christ released?
The Last Temptation of Christ was released on August 12, 1988.
Who directed The Last Temptation of Christ?
The Last Temptation of Christ was directed by Martin Scorsese.
More films by Martin Scorsese Who is in the cast of The Last Temptation of Christ?
The Last Temptation of Christ stars Willem Dafoe, Harvey Keitel and Barbara Hershey.
How much did The Last Temptation of Christ make at the box office?
The Last Temptation of Christ grossed $8.9 million worldwide ($8.4 million domestic, $492,117 international).
How is The Last Temptation of Christ rated?
The Last Temptation of Christ has 6.8/10 on IMDb, 80 on Metacritic and 72% on TMDB.
Is The Last Temptation of Christ based on a book?
Yes. The Last Temptation of Christ is partly adapted from The Last Temptation of Christ by Nikos Kazantzakis and P. A. Bien.
Was The Last Temptation of Christ nominated for any awards?
The Last Temptation of Christ received 3 nominations across 2 ceremonies.
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