Godspell

Godspell

A Musical Based on the Gospel According to St. Matthew

Directed by David Greene

Produced by Columbia Pictures

1973102 min6.6 / 10

A joyful, colorful musical retelling of Christ's teachings through song and dance, balancing spiritual weight with youthful exuberance and theatrical playfulness.

In modern-day New York City, John the Baptist calls out to a group of young men and women to learn from the teachings of Jesus. Through song and dance, they relive Christ's crucifixion.

Questions people ask

  • Does Godspell end with hope? Yes, very. More hopeful than 97% of films.

  • Is Godspell scary? Barely. Less frightening than 84% of films.

  • Is Godspell easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 82% of films.

  • Is Godspell violent? Barely. Less violent than 76% of films.

  • Is Godspell sad? Not especially. Less sad than 59% of films.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

54/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity95

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise28

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love50

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Like Godspell

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Godspell

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Godspell, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Godspell, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Godspell, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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