We Have a Pope (2012): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
We Have a Pope is a 2012 comedy drama starring Nanni Moretti, Michel Piccoli and Renato Scarpa. It runs 1 hour 42 minutes and earned $17.9 million worldwide. Critics gave it 66% on Rotten Tomatoes and 64 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 42m (102 min)
- Original language
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Italian - Studio
- Sundance Selects
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is We Have a Pope About?
The premise of We Have a Pope without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
After an unexpected election, Cardinal Melville finds himself named Pope, throwing the Vatican into disarray. Overwhelmed by the immense responsibility, he grapples with a profound crisis. A perceptive therapist is brought in to help him navigate this challenging situation, leading to an insightful exploration of faith, duty, and the human condition as they confront the weight of the papal office and search for inner peace.
We Have a Pope Cast
Nanni Moretti leads the cast, with Michel Piccoli and Renato Scarpa.
We Have a Pope Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave We Have a Pope 66% on Rotten Tomatoes and 64 on Metacritic.
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Rotten Tomatoes 66% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 55%
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Metacritic 64 Metascore
User score 5.8
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TMDB 68% User score
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Letterboxd 3.5 /5
27 ratings
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Movie Insider 3.0 /5
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We Have a Pope Plot Summary
What happens in We Have a Pope from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
On the passing of the pope, the conclave convenes in Rome to select a successor. The initial ballots result in black smoke, indicating that no candidate has achieved the required majority. After several rounds of voting, Cardinal Melville is unexpectedly elected; he had not been seen as a leading contender. Despite his hesitation, he ultimately accepts the role and is proclaimed pope.
As the faithful gather in St. Peter’s Square, anticipation builds, and the cardinal proto-deacon is ready to announce the new pope’s name. However, Cardinal Melville experiences a panic attack and fails to make his appearance on the balcony.
Full summary
The whole story of We Have a Pope, scene by scene
We Have a Pope Box Office
We Have a Pope grossed $17.9 million worldwide. $548,115 came from the US and Canada and $17.3 million (97%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$17.9M
- US & Canada
- $548.1K
- International
- $17.3M
We Have a Pope Trailers & Videos
The trailer of We Have a Pope.
How Well Do You Know We Have a Pope?
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We Have a Pope Also Known As
17 alternative titles, including “Van pápánk!” and “ローマ法王の休日”.
- Also known as
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- Van pápánk!
- ローマ法王の休日
- Habemus Papam – mamy papieża
- Habemus Papam - Temos Papa
- У нас есть Папа!
- Habemus Papam - Ein Papst büxt aus
- Bir Papamız Var
- 教皇诞生
- Έχουμε Πάπα!
- Cu Papa la psihiatru
- יש לנו אפיפיור
- Имаме папа
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- 우리에겐 교황이 있다
- У нас є Папа
- Vi har en påve!
- Máme papeže!
- Habemus Papam: imamo papeža
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We Have a Pope FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, cast, box office, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of We Have a Pope, each answered in a sentence.
How long is We Have a Pope?
We Have a Pope runs 1 hour 42 minutes (102 minutes).
When was We Have a Pope released?
We Have a Pope was released on April 6, 2012.
Who is in the cast of We Have a Pope?
We Have a Pope stars Nanni Moretti, Michel Piccoli and Renato Scarpa.
How much did We Have a Pope make at the box office?
We Have a Pope grossed $17.9 million worldwide ($548,115 domestic, $17.3 million international).
How is We Have a Pope rated?
We Have a Pope has 66% on Rotten Tomatoes, 64 on Metacritic, 68% on TMDB and 3.5/5 on Letterboxd.
Does We Have a Pope have a post-credit scene?
No. We Have a Pope has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is We Have a Pope in?
The original language of We Have a Pope is Italian.
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