The God Who Wasn't There

The God Who Wasn't There

Directed by Brian Flemming

Produced by Beyond Belief Media (US), Microcinema International

200561 min6.1 / 10

A provocative, intellectually rigorous documentary that interrogates the historical and theological foundations of Christianity through a skeptical lens.

Did Jesus exist? This film starts with that question, then goes on to examine Christianity as a whole.

Questions people ask

  • Does The God Who Wasn't There end with hope? Barely. Less hopeful than 78% of films.

  • Is The God Who Wasn't There sad? Somewhat. More sad than 70% of films.

  • Is The God Who Wasn't There violent? Not especially. Less violent than 64% of films.

  • Is The God Who Wasn't There scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 61% of films.

  • Is The God Who Wasn't There easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 61% 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.

46/ 100

Cinnamon Score

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

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity96

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise31

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love25

How much audiences actually like it

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Like The God Who Wasn't There

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as The God Who Wasn't There

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like The God Who Wasn't There, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like The God Who Wasn't There, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like The God Who Wasn't There, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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