In the Pope's Eye (1980): cast, story & where to watch
1980 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1980, In the Pope's Eye is a comedy film directed by Renzo Arbore, running about 95 minutes.
What it’s about. The Pope is disturbed by the fact that today's youth are not as spiritually inclined as they should be, and so he decides to set up a Vatican television station and entice them back into the religion of their ancestors. In order to particularly grab the wandering flock, a priest invites the comedians from "The Other Sunday," an actual comedy program on Italian television, to perform on this new channel.
Who’s in it. In the Pope's Eye stars Diego Abatantuono as Don Gabriele, Manfred Freyberger as Papa Giovanni Paolo II, Roberto Benigni as self and Luciano De Crescenzo as God, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, In the Pope's Eye 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 In the Pope's Eye page.
If you liked it. Fans of In the Pope's Eye tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch In the Pope's Eye (1980)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for In the Pope's Eye change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is In the Pope's Eye worth watching?
- In the Pope's Eye holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in In the Pope's Eye?
- In the Pope's Eye stars Diego Abatantuono, Manfred Freyberger, Roberto Benigni, Luciano De Crescenzo and Andy Luotto.
- When was In the Pope's Eye released?
- In the Pope's Eye was released in 1980, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.