The Gospel According to St. Matthew (1965)

Kernel Score: 85% · 402 ratings

Genres: Drama

Released: 1965-03-03

Runtime: 137 minutes

Where to watch The Gospel According to St. Matthew

US availability, updated 2026-10-23.

Overview

Along a rocky, barren coastline, Jesus begins teaching, primarily using parables. He attracts disciples; he's stern, brusque, and demanding. His parables often take on the powers that be, so he and his teachings come to the attention of the Pharisees, the chief priests, and elders. They conspire to have him arrested, beaten, tried, and crucified, just as he prophesied to his followers.

The Gospel According to St. Matthew parents' guide: ages 6+

Parents need to know that The Gospel According to St. Matthew is a black-and-white biographical drama depicting the life of Jesus Christ, including his arrest and crucifixion.

  • Violence & scariness: Some — Depicts the arrest, beating, and crucifixion of Jesus as told in the Gospel.

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Director

Pier Paolo Pasolini

Cast

  • Enrique Irazoqui as Cristo
  • Margherita Caruso as Maria (Giovane)
  • Susanna Pasolini as Maria (Vecchia)
  • Marcello Morante as Giuseppe
  • Mario Socrate as Giovanni Battista
  • Settimio Di Porto as Pietro
  • Alfonso Gatto as Andrea
  • Luigi Barbini as Giacomo
  • Giacomo Morante as Giovanni
  • Giorgio Agamben as Filippo

The Gospel According to St. Matthew FAQ

Is The Gospel According to St. Matthew good?

The Gospel According to St. Matthew has an 85% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 402 audience ratings.

Where can I watch The Gospel According to St. Matthew?

In the US you can stream The Gospel According to St. Matthew on The Criterion Channel, watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, Fawesome, The Roku Channel and Plex and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.

Is The Gospel According to St. Matthew OK for kids?

Fresh Kernels suggests ages 6+. Parents need to know that The Gospel According to St. Matthew is a black-and-white biographical drama depicting the life of Jesus Christ, including his arrest and crucifixion.

What movies are like The Gospel According to St. Matthew?

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