Waiting

The Two Popes

PG-1320192h 5mFernando Meirelles
IMDb 7.6 · Rotten Tomatoes 89% · Metacritic 75

Is it for me?

Sign in to check how this title fits your taste.

Synopsis

"Inspired by true events."

Frustrated with the direction of the church, Cardinal Bergoglio requests permission to retire in 2012 from Pope Benedict. Instead, facing scandal and self-doubt, the introspective Pope Benedict summons his harshest critic and future successor to Rome to reveal a secret that would shake the foundations of the Catholic Church.

DramaHistory
Vatican (holy See)PopeBased On True StoryCatholicRoman Catholic ChurchCatholicismCardinalConclavePapal ConclaveSistine Chapel

Ask Ray About This

Similar titles for me

Personalized recommendations based on your taste

What I'll love (and hate)

Honest personalized pros and cons

If I loved this...

Your next watch to keep the feeling

More from these creators

Director, writer, and cast filmography

Convince a skeptic

Arguments to get potential cowatcher on board

Hidden details

Easter eggs and things you missed

Trailer

Where to Watch

Unlock Streaming Availability

Sign up and add your streaming services to instantly see where you can watch this title – no searching, no guessing.

Credits

Cast

Crew

Additional Info

Similar Titles

Spotlight

Spotlight

2015

Doubt

Doubt

2008

Silence

Silence

2016

The King's Speech

The King's Speech

2010

Lincoln

Lincoln

2012

A Man for All Seasons

A Man for All Seasons

1966

The Young Pope

The Young Pope

2016

Philomena

Philomena

2013

The Queen

The Queen

2006

Calvary

Calvary

2014

The Mission

The Mission

1986

Darkest Hour

Darkest Hour

2017

Frequently asked questions

What is The Two Popes (2019) about?

Frustrated with the direction of the church, Cardinal Bergoglio requests permission to retire in 2012 from Pope Benedict. Instead, facing scandal and self-doubt, the introspective Pope Benedict summons his harshest critic and future successor to Rome to reveal a secret that would shake the foundations of the Catholic Church.

Who stars in The Two Popes?

The Two Popes stars Jonathan Pryce (Jorge Bergoglio / Pope Francis), Anthony Hopkins (Joseph Ratzinger / Pope Benedict XVI), Juan Minujín (Young Jorge Bergoglio), Luis Gnecco (Cardinal Hummes), Cristina Banegas (Lisabetta). The film was directed by Fernando Meirelles.

How long is The Two Popes?

The Two Popes has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 2019. It is rated PG-13.

Is The Two Popes worth watching?

The Two Popes holds an IMDb rating of 7.6/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 89. Fans of Drama, History are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

Where can I watch The Two Popes?

Streaming availability for The Two Popes changes by country and service. TasteRay tracks where it is available across Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, Max, Apple TV+ and 50+ other platforms — the current options for your country are shown on this page.