Of Gods and Men (2010): cast, story & where to watch
2010 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 2010, Of Gods and Men is a drama and history film directed by Xavier Beauvois, running about 120 minutes. “In the face of terror, their greatest weapon was faith...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. French drama based on the 1996 kidnapping and killing of seven monks in Algeria. A group of Trappist monks reside in the monastery of Tibhirine in Algeria, where they live in harmony with the largely muslim population. When a bloody conflict between Algeria's army and Muslim Jihadi insurgents disrupts the peace, they are forced to consider fleeing the monastery and deserting the villagers they have ministered to. In the face of deadly violence the monks wrestle with their faith and their convictions, eventually deciding to stay and help their neighbours keep the army and the insurgents at bay.
Who’s in it. Of Gods and Men stars Lambert Wilson as Christian, Michael Lonsdale as Luc, Olivier Rabourdin as Christophe and Philippe Laudenbach as Célestin, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Of Gods and Men has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $41.4M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 Of Gods and Men page.
If you liked it. Fans of Of Gods and Men tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Of Gods and Men (2010)?
- In US, Of Gods and Men is available to 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 Of Gods and Men worth watching?
- Of Gods and Men holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Of Gods and Men?
- Of Gods and Men stars Lambert Wilson, Michael Lonsdale, Olivier Rabourdin, Philippe Laudenbach and Jacques Herlin.
- When was Of Gods and Men released?
- Of Gods and Men was released in 2010, with a runtime of about 120 minutes.