Divine (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 1998, Divine is a drama film directed by Arturo Ripstein, running about 115 minutes.
What it’s about. "La Nueva Jerusalem" is a small community of believers lead by Papá Basilio (Rabal) and Mamá Dorita (Jurado). They're waiting for the second coming of Christ, so they've abandoned the world, searching for a new spiritual life. Mamá Dorita sees in young Tomasa (Gurrola) the signals of the chosen one. The young girl will be the new leader in "La Nueva Jerusalem".
Who’s in it. Divine stars Francisco Rabal as Papá Basilio, Katy Jurado as Mamá Dorita, Carolina Papaleo as Nélida and Flor Eduarda Gurrola as Tomasa, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, Divine has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Divine page.
If you liked it. Fans of Divine tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Divine (1998)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Divine change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Divine worth watching?
- Divine holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Divine?
- Divine stars Francisco Rabal, Katy Jurado, Carolina Papaleo, Flor Eduarda Gurrola and Bruno Bichir.
- When was Divine released?
- Divine was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 115 minutes.