God Needs Men (1950): cast, story & where to watch
1950 · Film · ★ 8.5
Released in 1950, God Needs Men is a drama film directed by Jean Delannoy, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. The inhabitants of a Scottish island in the 19th century follow their own religion without need for clergy, but as strangers arrive, their faith and beliefs face a deep crisis.
Who’s in it. God Needs Men stars Pierre Fresnay as Thomas Gourvennec, Madeleine Robinson as Jeanne Gourvennec, Daniel Gélin as Joseph Le Berre and Andrée Clément as Scholastique Kerneis, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.5/10, God Needs Men sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch God Needs Men page.
If you liked it. Fans of God Needs Men tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch God Needs Men (1950)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for God Needs Men change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is God Needs Men worth watching?
- God Needs Men holds an audience score of 8.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in God Needs Men?
- God Needs Men stars Pierre Fresnay, Madeleine Robinson, Daniel Gélin, Andrée Clément and Jean Brochard.
- When was God Needs Men released?
- God Needs Men was released in 1950, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.