Jesus Is Dead (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 2016, Jesus Is Dead is a comedy film directed by Victor Villanueva, running about 120 minutes.
What it’s about. When Iyay, a single mother, learns that her estranged husband has died, she drags the entire family on a road trip from Cebu to Dumaguete to attend the funeral. With her children - Hubert, who has Down Syndrome; Jude, a lovesick transman; Jay, who is living the bum life - as her passengers, Iyay drives her tiny multicab on a journey that yields unexpected stopovers, detours, and revelations.
Who’s in it. Jesus Is Dead stars Jaclyn Jose as Iyay, Mailes Kanapi, Chai Fonacier and Sheen Gener, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Jesus Is Dead has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Jesus Is Dead page.
If you liked it. Fans of Jesus Is Dead tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Jesus Is Dead (2016)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Jesus Is Dead change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Jesus Is Dead worth watching?
- Jesus Is Dead holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Jesus Is Dead?
- Jesus Is Dead stars Jaclyn Jose, Mailes Kanapi, Chai Fonacier, Sheen Gener and Olive Nieto.
- When was Jesus Is Dead released?
- Jesus Is Dead was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 120 minutes.