The Young Pope (2016)
Kernel Score: 86% · 637 TMDB ratings
Genres: Drama
First aired: 2016-10-21
Seasons: 1 · 10 episodes
Where to watch The Young Pope
- Stream: HBO Max
- Buy: Prime Video, Google Play
US availability, updated 2026-11-11.
Overview
Lenny Belardo, the youngest and first American Pope in the history of the Church, must establish his new papacy and navigate the power struggles of the closed, secretive Vatican.
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Cast
- Jude Law as Lenny Belardo / Pope Pius XIII
- Diane Keaton as Sister Mary
- Silvio Orlando as Cardinal Voiello
- Javier Cámara as Cardinal Gutierrez
- Scott Shepherd as Cardinal Dussolier
- Cécile de France as Sofia Dubois
- Ludivine Sagnier as Esther Aubry
- Toni Bertorelli as Cardinal Caltanissetta
- James Cromwell as Cardinal Michael Spencer
The Young Pope FAQ
Is The Young Pope good?
The Young Pope has an 86% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels, our own critic-informed editorial score.
Where can I watch The Young Pope?
In the US you can stream The Young Pope on HBO Max and buy it from Prime Video and Google Play.
What is The Young Pope rated?
The Young Pope is rated TV-MA.
What shows are like The Young Pope?
If you liked The Young Pope, try The New Pope, Warrior Nun, The Pillars of the Earth and The Envoys.