The Messiah (1975): cast, story & where to watch
1975 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1975, The Messiah is a drama and history film directed by Roberto Rossellini, running about 140 minutes.
What it’s about. Rossellini takes numerous liberties with the original source material, rearranging and omitting events at will, presenting everything in a highly undramatic fashion. The film begins in the time of the Old Testament, allowing Rossellini to present the story of Jesus in its ancient, historic context.
Who’s in it. The Messiah stars Pier Maria Rossi as Jesus, Mita Ungaro as Virgin Mary, Carlos de Carvalho as John the Baptist and Fausto Di Bella as Saul, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, The Messiah 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 The Messiah page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Messiah tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Messiah (1975)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Messiah change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Messiah worth watching?
- The Messiah holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Messiah?
- The Messiah stars Pier Maria Rossi, Mita Ungaro, Carlos de Carvalho, Fausto Di Bella and Vernon Dobtcheff.
- When was The Messiah released?
- The Messiah was released in 1975, with a runtime of about 140 minutes.