AD/BC: A Rock Opera (2004): cast, story & where to watch
2004 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 2004, AD/BC: A Rock Opera is a comedy and music film directed by Richard Ayoade, running about 30 minutes.
What it’s about. An all-singing, all-dancing, star-spangled musical leap around the biblical story of the Nativity, set in 1972. With a comic twist, this familiar story is brought to life through the eyes of the innkeeper. Despairing after a bad year, he contemplates suicide but his attempt is stalled by a voice from above who points out that King Herod is coming to town.
Who’s in it. AD/BC: A Rock Opera stars Matt Berry as Innkeeper / Tim Wynde, Julia Davis as Ruth, Julian Barratt as Tony Iscariot and Richard Ayoade as Joseph, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, AD/BC: A Rock Opera 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 AD/BC: A Rock Opera page.
If you liked it. Fans of AD/BC: A Rock Opera tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch AD/BC: A Rock Opera (2004)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for AD/BC: A Rock Opera change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is AD/BC: A Rock Opera worth watching?
- AD/BC: A Rock Opera holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in AD/BC: A Rock Opera?
- AD/BC: A Rock Opera stars Matt Berry, Julia Davis, Julian Barratt, Richard Ayoade and Matt Lucas.