Waiting

Judas: Close to Jesus

1220011h 31mRaffaele Mertes

Is it for me?

Sign in to check how this title fits your taste.

Synopsis

Pilate and the Roman legate Veturius look on worriedly as Jesus is celebrated as the new messiah in Jerusalem, fearing an uprising. Veturius decides to have Jesus arrested as soon as a suitable opportunity presents itself. Judas is delighted by the reception Jesus is receiving, and quickly wants to win over the influential merchants to the cause which would make him the king and the liberator of the Jews.

DramaFantasyTV Movie
JudasJesus Christ

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

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

External Links

IMDb

Similar Titles

Frequently asked questions

What is Judas: Close to Jesus (2001) about?

Pilate and the Roman legate Veturius look on worriedly as Jesus is celebrated as the new messiah in Jerusalem, fearing an uprising. Veturius decides to have Jesus arrested as soon as a suitable opportunity presents itself. Judas is delighted by the reception Jesus is receiving, and quickly wants to win over the influential merchants to the cause which would make him the king and the liberator of…

Who stars in Judas: Close to Jesus?

Judas: Close to Jesus stars Enrico Lo Verso (Judas), Aglaia Szyszkowitz (Sara), Mathieu Carrière (Pontius Pilatus), Hannes Jaenicke (Joseph von Arimathäa), Danny Quinn (Jesus). The film was directed by Raffaele Mertes.

How long is Judas: Close to Jesus?

Judas: Close to Jesus has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2001. It is rated 12.

Where can I watch Judas: Close to Jesus?

Streaming availability for Judas: Close to Jesus 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.