Mass Appeal (1984): cast, story & where to watch
1984 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1984, Mass Appeal is a comedy and drama film directed by Glenn Jordan, running about 99 minutes. “Somewhere between laughter and tears, they found something to believe in.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A young seminarian rattles the established order at a Catholic parish run by an older pastor.
Who’s in it. Mass Appeal stars Jack Lemmon as Father Tim Farley, Zeljko Ivanek as Mark Dolson, Charles Durning as Monsignor Thomas Burke and Louise Latham as Margaret, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Mass Appeal has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Mass Appeal page.
If you liked it. Fans of Mass Appeal tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Mass Appeal (1984)?
- In US, Mass Appeal is available to rent or buy from Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Mass Appeal worth watching?
- Mass Appeal holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Mass Appeal?
- Mass Appeal stars Jack Lemmon, Zeljko Ivanek, Charles Durning, Louise Latham and Alice Hirson.
- When was Mass Appeal released?
- Mass Appeal was released in 1984, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.