Saint Philip Neri I Prefer Heaven (2010): cast, story & where to watch
2010 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 2010, Saint Philip Neri I Prefer Heaven is a drama film directed by Giacomo Campiotti, running about 200 minutes.
What it’s about. An epic feature film on the famous "Apostle of Rome" and great friend of youth in the 16th century. One of the most popular saints of all time, St. Philip Neri was widely known for his great charity, deep prayer life, and tremendous humor. Hoping to join St. Ignatius of Loyola's new order of Jesuits and be a missionary to India, Philip was instead guided by Providence to seek out the poor and abandoned youth of Rome to catechize them in the faith and help them find a better life. He became the founder of the religious congregation, the Oratory, that worked with the youth and also labored to re-evangelize a decadent Rome.
Who’s in it. Saint Philip Neri I Prefer Heaven stars Gigi Proietti as San Filippo Neri, Francesco Salvi as Persiano Rosa, Roberto Citran as Cardinal Capurso and Sebastiano Lo Monaco as Principe Nerano.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, Saint Philip Neri I Prefer Heaven has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Saint Philip Neri I Prefer Heaven page.
If you liked it. Fans of Saint Philip Neri I Prefer Heaven tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Saint Philip Neri I Prefer Heaven (2010)?
- In US, Saint Philip Neri I Prefer Heaven is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Saint Philip Neri I Prefer Heaven worth watching?
- Saint Philip Neri I Prefer Heaven holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Saint Philip Neri I Prefer Heaven?
- Saint Philip Neri I Prefer Heaven stars Gigi Proietti, Francesco Salvi, Roberto Citran and Sebastiano Lo Monaco.
- When was Saint Philip Neri I Prefer Heaven released?
- Saint Philip Neri I Prefer Heaven was released in 2010, with a runtime of about 200 minutes.