Karol: A Man Who Became Pope (2005): cast, story & where to watch

2005 · Film · ★ 7

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Released in 2005, Karol: A Man Who Became Pope is a drama and history film directed by Giacomo Battiato, running about 155 minutes.

What it’s about. The life of the pope John-Paul II, from his youth as a writer, actor, and athlete in war-torn occupied Poland to his election as Pope at the age of 58.

Who’s in it. Karol: A Man Who Became Pope stars Piotr Adamczyk as Karol Wojtyla, Małgorzata Bela as Hanna Tuszynska, Ken Duken as Adam Zielinski and Hristo Shopov as Julian Kordek, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Karol: A Man Who Became Pope has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Karol: A Man Who Became Pope page.

If you liked it. Fans of Karol: A Man Who Became Pope tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

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Where can I watch Karol: A Man Who Became Pope (2005)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Karol: A Man Who Became Pope change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Karol: A Man Who Became Pope worth watching?
Karol: A Man Who Became Pope holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in Karol: A Man Who Became Pope?
Karol: A Man Who Became Pope stars Piotr Adamczyk, Małgorzata Bela, Ken Duken, Hristo Shopov and Ennio Fantastichini.
When was Karol: A Man Who Became Pope released?
Karol: A Man Who Became Pope was released in 2005, with a runtime of about 155 minutes.