Mary (2005): cast, story & where to watch
2005 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 2005, Mary is a drama film directed by Abel Ferrara, running about 83 minutes. “It takes courage to walk in the truth.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Following the shooting of a film on the life of Jesus called This Is My Blood, Marie Palesi, the actress who plays Mary Magdalene, takes refuge in Jerusalem in search of the truth behind the myth. The director of the film, Tony Childress, who also plays Jesus, can think of only one thing: self-promotion. Meanwhile in New York, television journalist Ted Younger presents a programme about the life of Jesus.
Who’s in it. Mary stars Juliette Binoche as Marie Palesi / Mary Magdalene, Matthew Modine as Tony Childress / Jesus, Forest Whitaker as Ted Younger and Kate Conner, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Mary has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In AU you can rent or buy it from Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Mary page.
If you liked it. Fans of Mary tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Mary (2005)?
- In AU, Mary is available to rent or buy from Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Mary worth watching?
- Mary holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Mary?
- Mary stars Juliette Binoche, Matthew Modine, Forest Whitaker, Kate Conner and Ettore D'Alessandro.
- When was Mary released?
- Mary was released in 2005, with a runtime of about 83 minutes.