Risen (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 2016, Risen is an action, fantasy, drama and adventure film directed by Kevin Reynolds, running about 107 minutes. “Witness the manhunt that changed the course of human history” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Clavius, a powerful Roman military tribune, and his aide, Lucius, are tasked with solving the mystery of what happened to Jesus in the weeks following the crucifixion, in order to disprove the rumors of a risen Messiah and prevent an uprising in Jerusalem.
Who’s in it. Risen stars Joseph Fiennes as Clavius, Peter Firth as Pontius Pilate, Tom Felton as Lucius and Cliff Curtis as Yeshua, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Risen has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $46.1M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 Risen page.
If you liked it. Fans of Risen tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Risen (2016)?
- In US, Risen is available to 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 Risen worth watching?
- Risen holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, fantasy, drama and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Risen?
- Risen stars Joseph Fiennes, Peter Firth, Tom Felton, Cliff Curtis and Mark Killeen.
- When was Risen released?
- Risen was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 107 minutes.