The Body (2001): cast, story & where to watch
2001 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 2001, The Body is a thriller, drama, mystery and romance film directed by Jonas McCord, running about 109 minutes. “It would change history and destroy the belief of millions,,,” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An ancient skeleton has been discovered in Jerusalem in a rich man's tomb. Colouration of the wrist and leg bones indicates the cause of death was crucifiction. other signs, include a gold coin bearing the marks of Pontius Pilate and faint markings around the skull, lead authorities to suspect that these could be the bones of Jesus Christ. Politicians, clerics, religious extremists and those using terror as a means to an end, find their beliefs and identities tested while risking their lives to unearth the truth.....
Who’s in it. The Body stars Antonio Banderas as Father Matt Gutierrez, Olivia Williams as Sharon Golban, Jason Flemyng as Father Walter Winstead and John Shrapnel as Moshe Cohen, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, The Body has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Body page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Body tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Body (2001)?
- In US, The Body is available to stream on fuboTV. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Body worth watching?
- The Body holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama, mystery and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Body?
- The Body stars Antonio Banderas, Olivia Williams, Jason Flemyng, John Shrapnel and Derek Jacobi.
- When was The Body released?
- The Body was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 109 minutes.