Padre Pio: Between Heaven and Earth (2000): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2000, Padre Pio: Between Heaven and Earth is a drama series.

What it’s about. The story of Padre Pio (1887-1968) from the onset of the stigmata during World War I, when he prayed that soldiers' suffering be his, until his death. The story is told by Emilia, Pio's friend, to a Vatican official reviewing Padre Pio's potential canonization. We watch local people venerate the humble Capuchin monk, we see petty jealousies within the Church almost bring him down, and we experience his decision to build a Home for the Relief of Suffering, a labor of love begun just after World War II. Emilia and her husband Dr. Sanguineti work tirelessly beside the humble but sensible Pio.

Who’s in it. Padre Pio: Between Heaven and Earth stars Michele Placido as Padre Pio, Barbora Bobuľová as Emilia, Fabio Camilli as Guglielmo Sanguinetti and Rocco Papaleo as Fra Nicola, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Padre Pio: Between Heaven and Earth 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 Padre Pio: Between Heaven and Earth page.

If you liked it. Fans of Padre Pio: Between Heaven and Earth tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.