The Gospel (2005): cast, story & where to watch
2005 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 2005, The Gospel is a drama and music film directed by Rob Hardy, running about 105 minutes. “See It! Live It! Spread It!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A young singer turns his back on God and his father's church when tragedy strikes. He returns years later to find the once powerful congregation in disarray. With his childhood nemesis creating a "new vision" for the church, he is forced to deal with family turmoil, career suicide, and relationship issues that send him on a collision course with redemption or destruction
Who’s in it. The Gospel stars Boris Kodjoe as David Taylor, Nona Gaye as Charlene, Idris Elba as Reverend Charles Frank and Clifton Powell as Bishop Fred Taylor, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, The Gospel 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 The Gospel page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Gospel tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Gospel (2005)?
- In US, The Gospel 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 The Gospel worth watching?
- The Gospel holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Gospel?
- The Gospel stars Boris Kodjoe, Nona Gaye, Idris Elba, Clifton Powell and Omar Gooding.
- When was The Gospel released?
- The Gospel was released in 2005, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.