Jesus Christ Superstar (2000): cast, story & where to watch
2000 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 2000, Jesus Christ Superstar is a drama and music film directed by Gale Edwards, running about 107 minutes. “Jesus Sings!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber's Jesus Christ Superstar first exploded onto the West End stage in 1971 and it was clear that the musical world would never be the same again. For the first time ever, Jesus Christ Superstar has been specially filmed for video. Shot at Pinewood Studios, this brand new filmed stage version starring Glenn Carter and Rik Mayall captures one of the best score Andrew Lloyd Webber has ever written and is packed with hit songs including, 'I Don't Know How To Love Him', 'Gethsemane' and 'Superstar'.
Who’s in it. Jesus Christ Superstar stars Glenn Carter as Jesus Christ, Jerome Pradon as Judas Iscariot, Renee Castle as Mary Magdalene and Fred Johanson as Pontius Pilate, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, Jesus Christ Superstar has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Sky Store and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Jesus Christ Superstar page.
If you liked it. Fans of Jesus Christ Superstar tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Jesus Christ Superstar (2000)?
- In GB, Jesus Christ Superstar is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Sky Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Jesus Christ Superstar worth watching?
- Jesus Christ Superstar holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and music. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Jesus Christ Superstar?
- Jesus Christ Superstar stars Glenn Carter, Jerome Pradon, Renee Castle, Fred Johanson and Rik Mayall.
- When was Jesus Christ Superstar released?
- Jesus Christ Superstar was released in 2000, with a runtime of about 107 minutes.