Tortured for Christ (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film · ★ 9.7
Released in 2018, Tortured for Christ is a family, history and documentary film directed by John Grooters, running about 77 minutes.
What it’s about. The Voice of the Martyrs presents the inspiring new movie Tortured for Christ, a cinematic retelling of the testimony of VOM founder Pastor Richard Wurmbrand as written in his international bestseller Tortured for Christ. This movie was produced to honor the 50th anniversary of the book’s 1967 release. Filmed entirely in Romania, including in the very prison where Pastor Wurmbrand endured torture and solitary confinement, this powerful film uniquely presents the story with live action rather than interviews. The dialogue is presented in English, Romanian and Russian (with English subtitles) to hold to the authenticity of this true story.
Who’s in it. Tortured for Christ stars Emil Măndănac as Richard Wurmbrand, Raluca Botez as Sabina Wurmbrand, Eduard Adam and Virgil Aioanei, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 9.7/10, Tortured for Christ sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV and Angel Studios and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Tortured for Christ page.
If you liked it. Fans of Tortured for Christ tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Back to the Future, The Lion King and Coco.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Tortured for Christ (2018)?
- In US, Tortured for Christ is available to stream on fuboTV and Angel Studios, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Tortured for Christ worth watching?
- Tortured for Christ holds an audience score of 9.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy family, history and documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Tortured for Christ?
- Tortured for Christ stars Emil Măndănac, Raluca Botez, Eduard Adam, Virgil Aioanei and Bogdan Albulescu.
- When was Tortured for Christ released?
- Tortured for Christ was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 77 minutes.