The Neon Bible (1995): cast, story & where to watch
1995 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1995, The Neon Bible is a drama film directed by Terence Davies, running about 91 minutes.
What it’s about. While on a train, a teenage boy thinks about his life and the flamboyant aunt whose friendship acted as an emotional shield from his troubled family. This film evokes the haunting quality of memory while creating a heartfelt portrait of a boy's life in a rural 1940s Southern town.
Who’s in it. The Neon Bible stars Jacob Tierney as David (aged 15), Drake Bell as David (aged 10), Gena Rowlands as Mae Morgan and Diana Scarwid as Sarah, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, The Neon Bible has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, Fandor Amazon Channel, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel and Cineverse Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Neon Bible page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Neon Bible tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Neon Bible (1995)?
- In US, The Neon Bible is available to stream on Philo, Fandor Amazon Channel and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Neon Bible worth watching?
- The Neon Bible holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Neon Bible?
- The Neon Bible stars Jacob Tierney, Drake Bell, Gena Rowlands, Diana Scarwid and Denis Leary.
- When was The Neon Bible released?
- The Neon Bible was released in 1995, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.