The Divine Comedy (1991): cast, story & where to watch
1991 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1991, The Divine Comedy is a drama film directed by Manoel de Oliveira, running about 136 minutes.
What it’s about. In a mental institution the patients see themselves as people like Jesus, Lázaro, Marta, Maria, Adão, Eve, Sonia, Raskolnikov, Aliosha e Ivan Karamasov, a Philosopher, a Profet, Santa Teresa d'Avila, reciting the Divine Comedy.
Who’s in it. The Divine Comedy stars Maria de Medeiros as Sónia, Miguel Guilherme as Raskolnikov, Luís Miguel Cintra as Prophet and Mário Viegas as Philosopher, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, The Divine Comedy 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 Divine Comedy page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Divine Comedy tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Divine Comedy (1991)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Divine Comedy change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Divine Comedy worth watching?
- The Divine Comedy holds an audience score of 6.8 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 Divine Comedy?
- The Divine Comedy stars Maria de Medeiros, Miguel Guilherme, Luís Miguel Cintra, Mário Viegas and Leonor Silveira.
- When was The Divine Comedy released?
- The Divine Comedy was released in 1991, with a runtime of about 136 minutes.