The Jewish Cardinal (2013): cast, story & where to watch
2013 · Film · ★ 7.4
Released in 2013, The Jewish Cardinal is a drama and history film directed by Ilan Duran Cohen, running about 96 minutes.
What it’s about. The Jewish Cardinal tells the amazing true story of Jean-Marie Lustiger, the son of Polish-Jewish immigrants, who maintained his cultural identity as a Jew even after converting to Catholicism at a young age, and later joining the priesthood. Quickly rising within the ranks of the Church, Lustiger was appointed Archbishop of Paris by Pope John Paul II―and found a new platform to celebrate his dual identity as a Catholic Jew, earning him both friends and enemies from either group. When Carmelite nuns settle down to build a convent within the cursed walls of Auschwitz, Lustiger finds himself a mediator between the two communities―and he may be forced, at last, to choose his side.
Who’s in it. The Jewish Cardinal stars Laurent Lucas as Jean-Marie Lustiger, Aurélien Recoing as Jean-Paul II, Audrey Dana as Fanny and Grégoire Leprince-Ringuet as Le père Julien, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, The Jewish Cardinal has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Chai Flicks and Film Movement Plus 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 The Jewish Cardinal page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Jewish Cardinal tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Jewish Cardinal (2013)?
- In US, The Jewish Cardinal is available to stream on Chai Flicks and Film Movement Plus, 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 The Jewish Cardinal worth watching?
- The Jewish Cardinal holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Jewish Cardinal?
- The Jewish Cardinal stars Laurent Lucas, Aurélien Recoing, Audrey Dana, Grégoire Leprince-Ringuet and Alex Skarbek.
- When was The Jewish Cardinal released?
- The Jewish Cardinal was released in 2013, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.