The Seminarian (2010): cast, story & where to watch
2010 · Film · ★ 5.1
Released in 2010, The Seminarian is a drama film directed by Joshua Lim, running about 101 minutes. “God is love.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The Seminarian is a story about Ryan, a closeted gay student in his final semester of seminary studies. Despite his school's hostile stance towards homosexuality, Ryan has two gay classmates - Gerald and Anthony - in whom he secretly confides. He is also close to his religiously devout mother who, as things stand, is unaware of his sexual orientation. Ryan needs to complete a solid theological thesis in order to continue doctoral work at the university of his dreams. As he works on his thesis 'The Divine Gift of Love,' Ryan begins a relationship with Bradley - a guy he has met on the Internet who seems perpetually unable to commit himself. Ryan confides in Gerald and Anthony, only to learn about their romantic struggles as well. Consequently, Ryan questions his views on God's gift of love.
Who’s in it. The Seminarian stars Mark Cirillo as Ryan, Linda J. Carter as Cindy, Philip Willcox as Professor Craig and Alex Matute as Kevin, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.1/10, The Seminarian has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Seminarian page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Seminarian tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Seminarian (2010)?
- In GB, The Seminarian is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Seminarian worth watching?
- The Seminarian holds an audience score of 5.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Seminarian?
- The Seminarian stars Mark Cirillo, Linda J. Carter, Philip Willcox, Alex Matute and Javier Montoya.
- When was The Seminarian released?
- The Seminarian was released in 2010, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.