Judas: Close to Jesus (2001): cast, story & where to watch
2001 · Film · ★ 7.4
Released in 2001, Judas: Close to Jesus is a fantasy, drama, tv movie and history film directed by Raffaele Mertes, running about 91 minutes.
What it’s about. Pilate and the Roman legate Veturius look on worriedly as Jesus is celebrated as the new messiah in Jerusalem, fearing an uprising. Veturius decides to have Jesus arrested as soon as a suitable opportunity presents itself. Judas is delighted by the reception Jesus is receiving, and quickly wants to win over the influential merchants to the cause which would make him the king and the liberator of the Jews.
Who’s in it. Judas: Close to Jesus stars Enrico Lo Verso as Judas, Aglaia Szyszkowitz as Sara, Mathieu Carrière as Pontius Pilatus and Hannes Jaenicke as Joseph von Arimathäa, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, Judas: Close to Jesus has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Judas: Close to Jesus page.
If you liked it. Fans of Judas: Close to Jesus tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Judas: Close to Jesus (2001)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Judas: Close to Jesus change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Judas: Close to Jesus worth watching?
- Judas: Close to Jesus holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, drama, tv movie and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Judas: Close to Jesus?
- Judas: Close to Jesus stars Enrico Lo Verso, Aglaia Szyszkowitz, Mathieu Carrière, Hannes Jaenicke and Danny Quinn.
- When was Judas: Close to Jesus released?
- Judas: Close to Jesus was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.