Jesus Town, USA (2014): cast, story & where to watch
2014 · Film · ★ 3
Released in 2014, Jesus Town, USA is a comedy, drama and documentary film directed by Billie Mintz, running about 76 minutes.
What it’s about. For 88 years a small town has pantomimed the story of Christ in a 'unique' construction of Jerusalem built into an Oklahoma Buffalo reserve. It's real-life Christopher Guest meets Fellini in a comedic, poignant, cinematic 'hybrid' doumentary chronicling a 300-strong amateur cast, a 6-hour production, and Zack, the venerable paperboy-cum- Jesus actor who's massive secret threatens to de-rail the entire show.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.0/10, Jesus Town, USA has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on DocAlliance Films and rent or buy it from DocAlliance Films. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Jesus Town, USA page.
If you liked it. Fans of Jesus Town, USA tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Jesus Town, USA (2014)?
- In US, Jesus Town, USA is available to stream on DocAlliance Films, and rent or buy from DocAlliance Films. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Jesus Town, USA worth watching?
- Jesus Town, USA holds an audience score of 3.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- When was Jesus Town, USA released?
- Jesus Town, USA was released in 2014, with a runtime of about 76 minutes.