The Reluctant Saint (1962): cast, story & where to watch
1962 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 1962, The Reluctant Saint is a drama and history film directed by Edward Dmytryk, running about 105 minutes. “The incredible true story of St. Joseph of Cupertino. "The Flying Friar"” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Cupertino, Italy, 1623: A simple-minded and clumsy young man joins a Franciscan order as a hired hand, overcoming his intellectual and social challenges with a pure heart and a simple faith. God performs a miracle through him, quite literally raising him to sainthood.
Who’s in it. The Reluctant Saint stars Maximilian Schell as Giuseppe, Ricardo Montalban as Don Raspi, Lea Padovani as Giuseppe's Mother and Akim Tamiroff as Bishop Durso, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, The Reluctant Saint sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Reluctant Saint page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Reluctant Saint tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Reluctant Saint (1962)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Reluctant Saint change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Reluctant Saint worth watching?
- The Reluctant Saint holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Reluctant Saint?
- The Reluctant Saint stars Maximilian Schell, Ricardo Montalban, Lea Padovani, Akim Tamiroff and Harold Goldblatt.