Pope John Paul II (1984): cast, story & where to watch
1984 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 1984, Pope John Paul II is a history film directed by Herbert Wise, running about 150 minutes.
What it’s about. Bio-drama tracing the life and career of Polish cardinal Karol Wojtyla from his days as a young activist in Poland to his rise and installation in 1978 as Pope of the Catholic world.
Who’s in it. Pope John Paul II stars Albert Finney as Karol Wojtyla - Pope John Paul II, Brian Cox as Father Góra, Nigel Hawthorne as Cardinal Stefan Wyszynski and John McEnery as Monsignor Kuczkowski, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Pope John Paul II sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV and Philo. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Pope John Paul II page.
If you liked it. Fans of Pope John Paul II tend to enjoy Schindler's List, Saving Private Ryan, Hacksaw Ridge and Green Book.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Pope John Paul II (1984)?
- In US, Pope John Paul II is available to stream on fuboTV and Philo. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Pope John Paul II worth watching?
- Pope John Paul II holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Pope John Paul II?
- Pope John Paul II stars Albert Finney, Brian Cox, Nigel Hawthorne, John McEnery and Alfred Burke.
- When was Pope John Paul II released?
- Pope John Paul II was released in 1984, with a runtime of about 150 minutes.