The Passion of the Christ (2004): Cast, Ratings & Box Office
The Passion of the Christ is a 2004 historical drama starring Monica Bellucci and James Caviezel. It runs 2 hours 7 minutes and earned $610.1 million worldwide on a $30 million budget. It was nominated for 3 Oscars. Critics gave it 47 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.2/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 7m (127 min)
- Original language
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Aramaic - Studio
- Newmarket Films
- Budget
- $30M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Passion of the Christ About?
The premise of The Passion of the Christ without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
This film portrays the final hours of Jesus Christ, from his arrest to his crucifixion and resurrection. It’s a deeply emotional and intense depiction of his suffering, exploring themes of faith, sacrifice, and divine love. The story follows his agonizing journey through betrayal, mockery, and ultimately, his death by crucifixion, culminating in a portrayal of his miraculous return.
The Passion of the Christ Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- torture
- graphic violence
- brutality
- whipping
- violence
- gore
- suffering
- character name in title
- based on the bible
- sadism
- extreme film
- crucifixion
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- jesus christ character
- jerusalem
- crucifixion of jesus
- christian film
- tortured to death
- execution
- suicide
- based on biblical story
- bible
- mary magdalene character
- mary of nazareth character
- pontius pilate character
- judas iscariot character
- resurrection of jesus christ
- disciple
- roman empire
- violent death
- atrocity
- eyes pecked out
- virgin mary
- mary magdalene
- messiah
- corporal punishment
- animal abuse
- dead animal
- bloody violence
- actual animal killed
- humiliation
- carcass
- eye gouging
- based on true story
- cult film
- blood
- trial
- pontius pilate
- soldier
- easter
- scream
The Passion of the Christ Cast
Monica Bellucci leads the cast, with James Caviezel.
The Passion of the Christ Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Passion of the Christ 47 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.2/10.
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IMDb 7.2 /10
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Metacritic 47 Metascore
User score 7.7
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TMDB 75% User score
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The Passion of the Christ Plot Summary
What happens in The Passion of the 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
The film begins in the quiet hours of the night in Gethsemane, right after the last supper. Here, Jesus prays, facing temptations from Satan, while his apostles, Peter, James, and John, succumb to sleep. Meanwhile, Judas Iscariot, one of Jesus’ apostles, betrays his teacher after receiving thirty pieces of silver from the fearsome Jewish priests in Jerusalem. He reveals Jesus’ location, prompting the priests to dispatch guards to arrest him on charges of heresy.
Full summary
The whole story of The Passion of the Christ, scene by scene
The Passion of the Christ Box Office & Budget
The Passion of the Christ grossed $610.1 million worldwide on a $30 million budget, 20 times what it cost. $370.8 million came from the US and Canada and $239.3 million (39%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$610.1M
20× its budget
- US & Canada
- $370.8M
- International
- $239.3M
- Budget
- $30M
The Passion of the Christ Awards & Nominations
The Passion of the Christ was nominated for 3 Oscars. The 4 nominations come from 2 ceremonies, the most at the Oscars 2005.
4 nominations2 ceremonies
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Oscars 2005 3 nominations- Nominated Cinematography – Caleb Deschanel
- Nominated Makeup
- Nominated Music (Original Score)
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Critics' Choice 2005 1 nomination- Nominated Best Popular Film
The Passion of the Christ Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The Passion of the Christ.
How Well Do You Know The Passion of the 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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What was the amount Judas received for betraying Jesus?
The Passion of the Christ Also Known As
39 alternative titles, including “The Passion of Christ” and “The Passion Recut”.
- Also known as
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- The Passion of Christ
- The Passion Recut
- Kristuksen kärsimyskertomus
- Kristi lidandes historia
- Strastite Khristovi
- Ta Páthi Tou Christoú
- Strasti Khristovy
- Stradanje Hristovo
- Strasti Khrystovi
- Die Passion Christi
- La pasión de Cristo
- A Passió
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- Страсти Христовы
- La passione di Cristo
- Tutku: Hz. İsa'nın Çilesi
- La Passion du Christ
- A Paixão de Cristo
- Pasja
- 耶稣受难记
- Umučení Krista
- Τα Πάθη Του Χριστού
- Patimile lui Hristos
- مصائب مسیح
- เดอะ พาสชั่น ออฟ เดอะ ไครสต์
- הפסיון של ישו
- 패션 오브 크라이스트
- Страсті Христові
- Страстите Христови
- Kristuse kannatused
- Pasija
- パッション
- 受難曲
- 受難記：最後的激情
- Страдање Христово
- Umučenie Krista
- Kristusov pasijon
- Kristaus kančia
- آلام المسيح, ქრისტეს ვნებანი
- Cuộc Khổ Nạn Của Chúa Giêsu
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The Passion of the Christ FAQ: Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, cast, box office, ratings, awards, post-credit scenes and language of The Passion of the Christ, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Passion of the Christ?
The Passion of the Christ runs 2 hours 7 minutes (127 minutes).
When was The Passion of the Christ released?
The Passion of the Christ was released on February 25, 2004.
Who is in the cast of The Passion of the Christ?
The Passion of the Christ stars Monica Bellucci and James Caviezel.
How much did The Passion of the Christ make at the box office?
The Passion of the Christ grossed $610.1 million worldwide ($370.8 million domestic, $239.3 million international) on a budget of $30 million.
How is The Passion of the Christ rated?
The Passion of the Christ has 7.2/10 on IMDb, 47 on Metacritic and 75% on TMDB.
Was The Passion of the Christ nominated for any awards?
The Passion of the Christ received 4 nominations across 2 ceremonies.
Does The Passion of the Christ have a post-credit scene?
No. The Passion of the Christ has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is The Passion of the Christ in?
The original language of The Passion of the Christ is Aramaic.
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