St. Peter

St. Peter

The salvation of many. The sacrifice of one.

Directed by Giulio Base

Produced by Rai Fiction, Lux Vide

2005186 min6.4 / 10

A reverent historical drama tracing Peter's spiritual journey from doubt to martyrdom, grounded in faith and the early church's struggle to survive persecution.

Saint Peter, a reluctant but passionate leader, from the crucifixion of Jesus to his own. The film's first half dramatizes the New Testament's "Acts": early fear, the renewal of Pentecost, Saul's conversion, the decision to baptize pagans, and the Apostles' dispersal. In the second half, an aged Peter goes to Rome to join Paul, arriving on the day of Paul's arrest. Paul's death brings a crisis to Rome's Christians and to Peter; lessons from Jesus's teachings guide his decision to stay. Events within the fictive household of Persius, a Roman aristocrat, capture the upheaval that Christian teachings bring to the Eternal City.

Questions people ask

  • Does St. Peter end with hope? Yes. More hopeful than 81% of films.

  • Is St. Peter sad? Somewhat. More sad than 70% of films.

  • Is St. Peter easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 67% of films.

  • Is St. Peter violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

  • Is St. Peter scary? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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35/ 100

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Rarity66

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Surprise11

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Love40

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