The Two Popes (2019): cast, story & where to watch
2019 · Film · ★ 7.5
Released in 2019, The Two Popes is a comedy, drama and history film directed by Fernando Meirelles, running about 125 minutes.
What it’s about. Frustrated with the direction of the church, Cardinal Bergoglio requests permission to retire in 2012 from Pope Benedict. Instead, facing scandal and self-doubt, the introspective Pope Benedict summons his harshest critic and future successor to Rome to reveal a secret that would shake the foundations of the Catholic Church.
Who’s in it. The Two Popes stars Jonathan Pryce as Jorge Bergoglio / Pope Francis, Anthony Hopkins as Joseph Ratzinger / Pope Benedict XVI, Sidney Cole as Cardinal Turkson and Juan Minujín as Young Jorge Bergoglio, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, The Two Popes has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $232.6K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Two Popes page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Two Popes tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Two Popes (2019)?
- In US, The Two Popes is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Two Popes worth watching?
- The Two Popes holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Two Popes?
- The Two Popes stars Jonathan Pryce, Anthony Hopkins, Sidney Cole, Juan Minujín and María Ucedo.
- When was The Two Popes released?
- The Two Popes was released in 2019, with a runtime of about 125 minutes.