Stigmata (1999): cast, story & where to watch

1999 · Film · ★ 6.3

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Released in 1999, Stigmata is a thriller, fantasy and horror film directed by Rupert Wainwright, running about 103 minutes. “The messenger must be silenced.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. A young woman with no strong religious beliefs, Frankie Paige begins having strange and violent experiences, showing signs of the wounds that Jesus received when crucified. When the Vatican gets word of Frankie's situation, a high-ranking cardinal requests that the Rev. Andrew Kiernan investigate her case. Soon Kiernan realizes that very sinister forces are at work, and tries to rescue Frankie from the entity that is plaguing her.

Who’s in it. Stigmata stars Patricia Arquette as Frankie Paige, Gabriel Byrne as Father Andrew Kiernan, Jonathan Pryce as Cardinal Daniel Houseman and Nia Long as Donna Chadway, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Stigmata has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $50M at the box office.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Stigmata page.

If you liked it. Fans of Stigmata tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Stigmata (1999)?
In US, Stigmata is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Stigmata worth watching?
Stigmata holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, fantasy and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Stigmata?
Stigmata stars Patricia Arquette, Gabriel Byrne, Jonathan Pryce, Nia Long and Thomas Kopache.
When was Stigmata released?
Stigmata was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.