We Have a Pope (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 2011, We Have a Pope is a comedy and drama film directed by Nanni Moretti, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. The newly elected Pope suffers a panic attack just as he is about to greet the faithful who have gathered to see him. His advisors, unable to convince him he is the right man for the job, call on a renowned therapist who also happens to be an atheist. But the Pope's fear of his newfound responsibility is one he must face alone. Winner Best Film at the Italian Golden Globes.
Who’s in it. We Have a Pope stars Michel Piccoli as Melville, Nanni Moretti as Dott. Brezzi, Margherita Buy as Moglie di Brezzi and Jerzy Stuhr as Il portavoce, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, We Have a Pope has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel , AMC+ Amazon Channel and AMC+ and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch We Have a Pope page.
If you liked it. Fans of We Have a Pope tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch We Have a Pope (2011)?
- In US, We Have a Pope is available to stream on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel and AMC+ Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is We Have a Pope worth watching?
- We Have a Pope holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in We Have a Pope?
- We Have a Pope stars Michel Piccoli, Nanni Moretti, Margherita Buy, Jerzy Stuhr and Renato Scarpa.
- When was We Have a Pope released?
- We Have a Pope was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.