The Disciple (2010): cast, story & where to watch

2010 · Film · ★ 3.7

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Released in 2010, The Disciple is a drama and history film directed by Emilio Ruiz Barrachina, running about 101 minutes.

What it’s about. From a non-mythical perspective, The Disciple presents with high production value, the life of Jesus from a daring new angle, a human, without divinity, fallible and worrying disciple of God and the People on very real ground.

Who’s in it. The Disciple stars Marisa Berenson as Maria, Karim El-Kerem as Thomas, Joel West as Jesus Christ and Garrett Wall as Judas.

How it landed. With an audience score of 3.7/10, The Disciple has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Disciple page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Disciple tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch The Disciple (2010)?
In US, The Disciple is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is The Disciple worth watching?
The Disciple holds an audience score of 3.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in The Disciple?
The Disciple stars Marisa Berenson, Karim El-Kerem, Joel West and Garrett Wall.
When was The Disciple released?
The Disciple was released in 2010, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.