Joseph of Nazareth (2000): cast, story & where to watch
2000 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 2000, Joseph of Nazareth is a drama and history film directed by Raffaele Mertes, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. The people of Jerusalem are suffering under the reign of HEROD, and are hoping to be delivered from the Roman occupiers by the Messiah whose arrival, it is rumored, is to take place very soon. Unlike his nephew JUDAS, who wants to join the zealots (freedom fighters), the 35-year-old widower JOSEPH is not interested in participating in any fighting against the Romans.
Who’s in it. Joseph of Nazareth stars Tobias Moretti as Joseph, Stefania Rivi as Maria, Ennio Fantastichini as Herodes and Francesco Dominedò as Simon, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Joseph of Nazareth has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Joseph of Nazareth page.
If you liked it. Fans of Joseph of Nazareth tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Joseph of Nazareth (2000)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Joseph of Nazareth change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Joseph of Nazareth worth watching?
- Joseph of Nazareth holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Joseph of Nazareth?
- Joseph of Nazareth stars Tobias Moretti, Stefania Rivi, Ennio Fantastichini, Francesco Dominedò and Ida Di Benedetto.
- When was Joseph of Nazareth released?
- Joseph of Nazareth was released in 2000, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.