Jesus (2019): cast, story & where to watch
2019 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 2019, Jesus is a drama film directed by Hiroshi Okuyama, running about 78 minutes.
What it’s about. Yura is a young boy whose family leaves Tokyo to live with his grandmother in the snowy countryside. Not only must he fit in at a new school, but it's a Christian one to boot. At first he's puzzled when he and his classmates are called to "worship", but he gradually adjusts to his new environment. One day, in the middle of a prayer, he sees a very small Jesus appear before him. Each wish Yura makes to Jesus comes true, and he starts to have faith in the power of the Lord.
Who’s in it. Jesus stars Yura Sato as Yura Hoshino, Riki Ôkuma as Kazuma Ôkuma (as Riki Okuma), Chad Mullane as The Little Jesus and Hinako Saeki as Rikako Ôkuma, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Jesus has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Jesus page.
If you liked it. Fans of Jesus tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Jesus (2019)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Jesus change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Jesus worth watching?
- Jesus holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Jesus?
- Jesus stars Yura Sato, Riki Ôkuma, Chad Mullane, Hinako Saeki and Akko Tadano.
- When was Jesus released?
- Jesus was released in 2019, with a runtime of about 78 minutes.