Polycarp (2015): cast, story & where to watch
2015 · Film · ★ 7.6
Released in 2015, Polycarp is a drama and history film, running about 94 minutes. “Perfect Love Casts Out Fear” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Anna, a young slave girl, is rescued and adopted by Christians in 2ND Century Smyrna, and befriended by their aged bishop, Polycarp. As Anna is taught by Polycarp and her new family, she struggles to reconcile her beliefs with those of the Christians. When the Roman proconsul demands that all citizens worship Caesar to show their allegiance to Rome, Polycarp and the Christians must find courage to stand for their faith against the growing threat of persecution. Anna is forced to come to grips with the truth and choose whom she is willing to live, and die for.
Who’s in it. Polycarp stars Garry Nation as Polycarp, Elya Hurt as Anna, Rusty Martin as Germanicus and Justin Lewis as Justin.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.6/10, Polycarp has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV, UP Faith & Family Apple TV Channel and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Polycarp page.
If you liked it. Fans of Polycarp tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Polycarp (2015)?
- In US, Polycarp is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV and UP Faith & Family Apple TV Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Polycarp worth watching?
- Polycarp holds an audience score of 7.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Polycarp?
- Polycarp stars Garry Nation, Elya Hurt, Rusty Martin and Justin Lewis.
- When was Polycarp released?
- Polycarp was released in 2015, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.