Week 12

Watch a movie with a relgious figure as the protagonist, antagonist or a religious position in the title

This week’s challenge comes courtesy of a suggestion by page4mars. Watch a movie with a religious figure as the protagonist, antagonist or a religious figure/position (Priest, Nun, Monk etc.) in the title.

There's little point going into some horror suggestions. The horror fans among you will already have some lined up in your watchlist ready to go.

So looking at none-horror movies to complete the challenge: First up, we have "Calvary," a compelling drama about a good-hearted priest who faces a dark threat during confession. Then, there's "Boondock Saints," where two brothers embark on a vigilante mission, believing they're on a divine quest to rid Boston of evil. "The Pope of Greenwich Village" takes us into the heart of New York's Italian-American community, with a twist of faith and betrayal.

Who can forget Whoopie Goldbergs "Sister Act"? A comedy about a lounge singer who goes undercover as a nun to avoid a mob hit. In "Ida," a young novitiate nun in 1960s Poland uncovers a family secret dating back to the Nazis. "It’s a Wonderful Life," a timeless classic, features an angel helping a despairing businessman.

"First Reformed" is about a pastor grappling with mounting despair brought on by tragedy, world issues, and his past. In "Doubt" a Catholic school principle becomes concerned about the relationship between a charismatic priest and a young student. "The Name of the Rose" is a thrilling mystery set in a medieval monastery, with Sean Connery playing a Sherlock Holmes-esque monk. Finally, the infamous "The Passion of the Christ" features a controversial depiction of the final 12 hours in the life of Jesus Christ.

Suggestions

These movies are mentioned in the video as potential suggestions for the challenge.

Challenge Stats

Completed the Challenge: 62
Total Movies Watched: 114
Different Movies Watched: 84
Hours Watched: 217

The Pope's Exorcist

7

The Pope's Exorcist (2023)

Constantine

5

Constantine (2005)

The Nun II

3

The Nun II (2023)

The Prince of Egypt

3

The Prince of Egypt (1998)

First Reformed

3

First Reformed (2018)

Benedetta

3

Benedetta (2021)

The Book of Clarence

2

The Book of Clarence (2024)

The Name of the Rose

2

The Name of the Rose (1986)

Doubt

2

Doubt (2008)

Sympathy for the Devil

2

Sympathy for the Devil (2023)

Ben-Hur

2

Ben-Hur (1959)

Noah

2

Noah (2014)

Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret.

2

Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret. (2023)

Calvary

2

Calvary (2014)

Saved!

2

Saved! (2004)

Hanu-Man

2

Hanu-Man (2024)

Dogma

2

Dogma (1999)

Before the Devil Knows You're Dead

2

Before the Devil Knows You're Dead (2007)

Apostle

1

Apostle (2018)

Holy Camp!

1

Holy Camp! (2017)

Nuns on the Run

1

Nuns on the Run (1990)

Amen.

1

Amen. (2002)

Black Robe

1

Black Robe (1991)

The Exorcism of Emily Rose

1

The Exorcism of Emily Rose (2005)

Eyes of Fire

1

Eyes of Fire (1983)

South Park: Bigger, Longer & Uncut

1

South Park: Bigger, Longer & Uncut (1999)

The Night of the Hunter

1

The Night of the Hunter (1955)

The Devil's Backbone

1

The Devil's Backbone (2001)

The Long Good Friday

1

The Long Good Friday (1980)

The Age of the Earth

1

The Age of the Earth (1980)

Metropolis

1

Metropolis (1927)

Star Trek V: The Final Frontier

1

Star Trek V: The Final Frontier (1989)

Saint Omer

1

Saint Omer (2022)

Bruce Almighty

1

Bruce Almighty (2003)

Antichrist

1

Antichrist (2009)

Leap of Faith

1

Leap of Faith (1992)

The Nun

1

The Nun (2018)

The Omen

1

The Omen (1976)

The Last Temptation of Christ

1

The Last Temptation of Christ (1988)

Luz: The Flower of Evil

1

Luz: The Flower of Evil (2019)

Ida

1

Ida (2013)

The Nun's Story

1

The Nun's Story (1959)

Corpus Christi

1

Corpus Christi (2019)

Only God Forgives

1

Only God Forgives (2013)

The Blood of Jesus

1

The Blood of Jesus (1941)

Bedazzled

1

Bedazzled (2000)

Silence

1

Silence (2016)

God Told Me To

1

God Told Me To (1976)

Little Nicky

1

Little Nicky (2000)

Jonestown: Paradise Lost

1

Jonestown: Paradise Lost (2007)

The Jesus Trip

1

The Jesus Trip (1971)

Late Night with the Devil

1

Late Night with the Devil (2024)

Going My Way

1

Going My Way (1944)

Legion

1

Legion (2010)

The Prophecy

1

The Prophecy (1995)

Disobedience

1

Disobedience (2018)

Bulletproof Monk

1

Bulletproof Monk (2003)

RoboCop

1

RoboCop (1987)

The Passion of the Christ

1

The Passion of the Christ (2004)

Won't You Be My Neighbor?

1

Won't You Be My Neighbor? (2018)

Exorcist: The Beginning

1

Exorcist: The Beginning (2004)

Charlie's Angels

1

Charlie's Angels (2019)

Whistle Down the Wind

1

Whistle Down the Wind (1961)

The Devils

1

The Devils (1971)

Witchhammer

1

Witchhammer (1970)

The Devil's Rain

1

The Devil's Rain (1975)

The Bells of St. Mary's

1

The Bells of St. Mary's (1945)

The Church

1

The Church (1989)

Attack the Block

1

Attack the Block (2011)

The Two Popes

1

The Two Popes (2019)

The Devil's Advocate

1

The Devil's Advocate (1997)

Deliver Us

1

Deliver Us (2023)

Thelma

1

Thelma (2017)

Red State

1

Red State (2011)

Meet Joe Black

1

Meet Joe Black (1998)

The Masked Saint

1

The Masked Saint (2016)

Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon

1

Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (2000)

The Order

1

The Order (2003)

Journey to Bethlehem

1

Journey to Bethlehem (2023)

Dune: Part Two

1

Dune: Part Two (2024)

The Big Lebowski

1

The Big Lebowski (1998)

Keeping the Faith

1

Keeping the Faith (2000)

Death at a Funeral

1

Death at a Funeral (2007)

Yes, God, Yes

1

Yes, God, Yes (2020)

Most watched actors

Philip Seymour Hoffman

Philip Seymour Hoffman (4)

Doubt (2008)
Before the Devil Knows You're Dead (2007)
Leap of Faith (1992)
The Big Lebowski (1998)

Betty Aberlin

Betty Aberlin (3)

Dogma (1999)
Red State (2011)
Won't You Be My Neighbor? (2018)

Anthony Hopkins

Anthony Hopkins (3)

Noah (2014)
Meet Joe Black (1998)
The Two Popes (2019)

Stellan Skarsgård

Stellan Skarsgård (2)

Dune: Part Two (2024)
Exorcist: The Beginning (2004)

John Goodman

John Goodman (2)

The Big Lebowski (1998)
Red State (2011)

Keanu Reeves

Keanu Reeves (2)

Constantine (2005)
The Devil's Advocate (1997)

Taissa Farmiga

Taissa Farmiga (2)

The Nun II (2023)
The Nun (2018)

Roger Yuan

Roger Yuan (2)

Bulletproof Monk (2003)
Dune: Part Two (2024)

Babs Olusanmokun

Babs Olusanmokun (2)

The Book of Clarence (2024)
Dune: Part Two (2024)

Alan Ford

Alan Ford (2)

The Long Good Friday (1980)
Exorcist: The Beginning (2004)