Religulous (2008)
Kernel Score: 80% · 632 ratings · Rated R
Genres: Documentary, Comedy
Released: 2008-10-01
Runtime: 101 minutes
Where to watch Religulous
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US availability, updated 2026-10-25.
Overview
Commentator-comic Bill Maher plays devil's advocate with religion as he talks to believers about their faith. Traveling around the world, Maher examines the tenets of Christianity, Judaism and Islam and raises questions about homosexuality, proof of Christ's existence, Jewish Sabbath laws, violent Muslim extremists.
Religulous parents' guide: ages 15+
Parents need to know that Religulous is an R-rated documentary where Bill Maher provocatively challenges world religions.
- Language: Some — As an R-rated comedic documentary, some coarse language is likely given Bill Maher's confrontational style.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official R rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Larry Charles
Cast
- Bill Maher as Self - Host/Narrator
- Jose Luis De Jesus Miranda as Self
- Andrew Newberg as Self
- Steve Burg as Self
- Tal Bachman as Self
- Jonathan Boulden as Self
- Francis Collins as Self
- George Coyne as Self
- Benjamin Creme as Self
- Jeremiah Cummings as Self
Religulous FAQ
Is Religulous good?
Religulous has an 80% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 632 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Religulous?
In the US you can watch it free with ads on Hoopla, Plex and Tubi and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Religulous OK for kids?
Religulous is rated R. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 15+. Parents need to know that Religulous is an R-rated documentary where Bill Maher provocatively challenges world religions.
What movies are like Religulous?
If you liked Religulous, try Stutz, American Movie, An Honest Liar and Ordet.