Mary Magdalene (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 2018, Mary Magdalene is a fantasy, drama and history film directed by Garth Davis, running about 120 minutes. “Her story will be told” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In the first century, free-spirited Mary Magdalene flees the marriage her family has arranged for her, finding refuge and a sense of purpose in a radical new movement led by the charismatic, rabble-rousing preacher named Jesus.
Who’s in it. Mary Magdalene stars Rooney Mara as Mary Magdalene, Joaquin Phoenix as Jesus, Chiwetel Ejiofor as Peter and Ariane Labed as Rachel, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Mary Magdalene has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $11.7M at the box office.
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 Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Mary Magdalene page.
If you liked it. Fans of Mary Magdalene tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Mary Magdalene (2018)?
- In US, Mary Magdalene is available to stream on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel and AMC+ Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Mary Magdalene worth watching?
- Mary Magdalene holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, drama and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Mary Magdalene?
- Mary Magdalene stars Rooney Mara, Joaquin Phoenix, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Ariane Labed and Ryan Corr.
- When was Mary Magdalene released?
- Mary Magdalene was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 120 minutes.