Padre Pio (2023): cast, story & where to watch
2023 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 2023, Padre Pio is a drama film directed by Abel Ferrara, running about 104 minutes.
What it’s about. It is the end of World War I and the young Italian soldiers are making their way back to San Giovanni Rotondo, a land of poverty, with a tradition of violence and submission to the iron-clad rule of the church and its wealthy landowners. Families are desperate, the men are broken, albeit victorious. Padre Pio also arrives, at a remote Capuchin monastery, to begin his ministry, evoking an aura of charisma, saintliness and epic visions of Jesus, Mary and the Devil himself. The eve of the first free elections in Italy sets the stage for a massacre with a metaphorical dimension: an apocalyptic event that changes the course of history.
Who’s in it. Padre Pio stars Cristina Chiriac as Giovanni, Shia LaBeouf as Padre Pio, Marco Leonardi as Gerardo and Ignazio Oliva, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Padre Pio has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
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 Padre Pio page.
If you liked it. Fans of Padre Pio tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Padre Pio (2023)?
- In US, Padre Pio 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 Padre Pio worth watching?
- Padre Pio holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Padre Pio?
- Padre Pio stars Cristina Chiriac, Shia LaBeouf, Marco Leonardi, Ignazio Oliva and Asia Argento.
- When was Padre Pio released?
- Padre Pio was released in 2023, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.