7.9
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Drama, History • 2019 • 125 min • Teen (13+)
The Two Popes (2019)
The Two Popes (2019)
Overview
Frustrated with the direction of the church, Cardinal Bergoglio requests permission to retire in 2012 from Pope Benedict. Instead, facing scandal and self-doubt, the introspective Pope Benedict summons his harshest critic and future successor to Rome to reveal a secret that would shake the foundations of the Catholic Church.
Starring Cast
Jonathan Pryce • Anthony Hopkins • Juan Minujín
Where to watch
NetflixRating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Christianity: Positive
Viewer Rating
7.9
Overview
Frustrated with the direction of the church, Cardinal Bergoglio requests permission to retire in 2012 from Pope Benedict. Instead, facing scandal and self-doubt, the introspective Pope Benedict summons his harshest critic and future successor to Rome to reveal a secret that would shake the foundations of the Catholic Church.
Starring Cast
Jonathan Pryce • Anthony Hopkins • Juan Minujín
Where to watch
NetflixDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
Political: Center
Confidence: Medium
The film consciously balances competing viewpoints between traditionalism and reform within the Catholic Church, humanizing both Pope Benedict XVI and Cardinal Bergoglio, and ultimately champions dialogue and a nuanced path forward rather than explicitly promoting one political ideology.
Diversity: Low
Confidence: High
The film features traditional casting that accurately reflects the historical figures portrayed, with no intentional race or gender swaps. The narrative focuses on the theological and personal journeys of the two popes, without explicitly critiquing or negatively framing traditional identities.
Secondary
Christianity: Positive
Confidence: High
The film portrays Christianity, specifically Catholicism, with significant depth and nuance, humanizing its leaders, Popes Benedict XVI and Francis. While acknowledging the Church's challenges and past failings, the narrative ultimately affirms the core virtues of the faith, such as mercy, forgiveness, and spiritual guidance.
LGBTQ: N/A
Confidence: High
The film 'The Two Popes' focuses on the theological and personal discussions between Pope Benedict XVI and Cardinal Jorge Bergoglio. It does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes, nor does it address issues related to LGBTQ+ identity within the Catholic Church.
Trans: N/A
Confidence: High
The film 'The Two Popes' does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. Its narrative is centered on the historical and theological discussions between two prominent figures of the Catholic Church, Pope Benedict XVI and Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio, without touching upon transgender identities or experiences.
Female Combat: N/R
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Gender Swap: No
Confidence: High
The film depicts real historical figures, Pope Benedict XVI and Pope Francis, both of whom were male. The actors portraying these roles are also male, thus no gender swap occurs.
Race Swap: No
Confidence: High
The film portrays real historical figures, Pope Benedict XVI (Joseph Ratzinger) and Pope Francis (Jorge Mario Bergoglio). Both figures were historically white, and they are portrayed by white actors (Anthony Hopkins and Jonathan Pryce, respectively).
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.6
7.5
Critic Ratings
8.9
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