Risen

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2016, Movie, 1h 47min

Clavius, a powerful Roman military tribune, and his aide, Lucius, are tasked with solving the mystery of what happened to Jesus in the weeks following the crucifixion, in order to disprove the rumors of a risen Messiah and prevent an uprising in Jerusalem.

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6.3

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5.5

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Critic Matt Zoller Seitz

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There's so much thoughtful acting...

Read full review at Roger Ebert

Critic Ignatiy Vishnevetsky

Refreshingly unpretentious, Risen reimagines the Gospel as an ancient Roman cop movie, in which a seen-it-all military tribune and his rookie second-in-command have to track down the missing body of a recently crucified Jewish preacher.

Read full review at The A.V. Club

Critic Jonathan Pile

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Clavius is a man plagued by his inept soldiers, disruptive locals and a continuity-defying cut on his lip, and his investigations around Jerusalem pitch him as a Biblical-era Columbo...

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Critic Mark Kermode

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It’s solidly middling fare, soft of heart and script...

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In ancient Jerusalem, a powerful Roman military tribune and his young aide are tasked with solving the mysterysurrounding the disappearance of a crucified Jewish preacher, in order to disprove rumors of a risen Messiah and prevent an uprising in the city. As they investigate, they encounter a series of witnesses who claim to have seen the preacher alive, leading them to question their own beliefs. The film explores themes of faith, doubt, and redemption, set against the backdrop of a politically charged and turbulent period in history.

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You can stream Risen on: Amazon Prime ⎥ Starz Apple TV Amazon Store Fandango at Home