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The Passion of the Christ
CAST & DIRECTOR
Directed by Mel Gibson. With Jim Caviezel, Maia Morgenstern, Christo Jivkov.
7.5/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT IT'S ABOUT
A graphic portrayal of the last twelve hours of Jesus of Nazareth's life.
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7.5/10
MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTA graphic portrayal of the last twelve hours of Jesus of Nazareth's life.
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RELEASE SNAPSHOT
Release snapshot for The Passion of the Christ.
MoviHero lists February 25, 2004 as the release date for The Passion of the Christ. Mel Gibson is the listed director. The listed cast includes Jim Caviezel as Jesus, Maia Morgenstern as Maria, Christo Jivkov as Juan, Francesco De Vito as Pedro. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateFebruary 25, 2004
GenresDrama
Runtime2h 7m
DirectorMel Gibson
CastJim Caviezel as Jesus, Maia Morgenstern as Maria, Christo Jivkov as Juan, Francesco De Vito as Pedro
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
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Pacing, attention and emotional impact are estimates from the current MoviHero Watch Profile, not verified scene-by-scene reviews.
How much time should I set aside?
The Passion of the Christ runs 2h 7m. Allow extra time for breaks.
Is it slow or fast?
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 5/10: a middle-ground pace.
Is it a good choice when I am tired?
The attention estimate is 5/10. Expect to follow the story rather than use it as background viewing.
How emotionally intense is it?
The emotional-impact estimate is 5/10, suggesting a moderate emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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MOVIE RATING
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MoviHero Rating: 7.5/10 from 5,409 votes. Updated Nov 4, 2026.
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WHAT WATCHING IT FEELS LIKE
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Pacing5/10
Emotional Impact5/10
Mind-Bending2/10
Scary1/10
Violence3/10
Rewatchability5/10
Attention Required5/10
VIEWER REVIEWS
What viewers say about The Passion of the Christ
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“The Suffering of The Christ Helmed by Mel Gibson, “The Passion of the Christ” (2004) details the excruciating last 12 hours of the life of…”
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“The fact that there is precious little English spoken here can come across as a little off-putting at the start.”
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“A film rooted in the Gospels and Catholic devotion Mel Gibson focuses the entire narrative on roughly the last twelve hours of Jesus’ earthly life…”
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WORDS THAT STAY WITH YOU
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“Take this and drink . This is my blood , spilled for you and for many. Do this in memory of me.”
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CAST & CREW
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CHARACTERS IN THIS MOVIE
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otherMagdalenaMagdalena appears in The Passion of the Christ (2004).Open character guide otherPedroPedro appears in The Passion of the Christ (2004).Open character guide otherMariaMaria appears in The Passion of the Christ (2004).Open character guide otherJuanJuan appears in The Passion of the Christ (2004).Open character guide otherJesusJesus appears in The Passion of the Christ (2004).Open character guide
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