Black Robe (1991): cast, story & where to watch
1991 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1991, Black Robe is a drama, adventure and history film directed by Bruce Beresford, running about 101 minutes. “In the winter of 1634, an extraordinary man began a perilous journey into the North American wilderness.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Missionary Father LaForgue travels to the New World in hopes of converting Algonquin Indians to Catholicism. Accepted, though warily, by the Indians, LaForgue travels with the Indians using his strict Catholic rules and ideals to try and impose his religion.
Who’s in it. Black Robe stars Lothaire Bluteau as Laforgue, Sandrine Holt as Annuka, August Schellenberg as Chomina and Tantoo Cardinal as Chomina's Wife, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Black Robe has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $8.2M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home and Google Play Movies. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Black Robe page.
If you liked it. Fans of Black Robe tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Black Robe (1991)?
- In US, Black Robe is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, 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 Black Robe worth watching?
- Black Robe holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, adventure and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Black Robe?
- Black Robe stars Lothaire Bluteau, Sandrine Holt, August Schellenberg, Tantoo Cardinal and Lawrence Bayne.
- When was Black Robe released?
- Black Robe was released in 1991, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.