Commandments(1997)
He's getting even...by breaking all the rules.
Commandments Synopsis
Seth Warner has reached the end of his rope. Ever since his wife died two years earlier, his world has been in turmoil. He is despondent, his career has fallen apart, even his house has been destroyed. There seems to be nothing left for him to live for. Confused and angry after two years of suffering, he finally directs his wrath at God from the rooftop of his apartment building in New York City. In the midst of a wild thunderstorm he demands to know why he has been betrayed by the god he has believed in and honored his whole life. God's answer is to strike down Seth's dog in a bolt of lightning. Pushed beyond his limits, Seth decides to respond to his years of torment by breaking each of the biblical Ten Commandments.
Commandments (1997) is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Daniel Taplitz, released on May 2, 1997 with a runtime of 1h 28m. It stars Aidan Quinn, Courteney Cox, Anthony LaPaglia and Alice Drummond. Viewers rate it 5.0 out of 10 across 19 ratings.
- Director:
- Daniel Taplitz
- Writers:
- Daniel Taplitz
- Producers:
- Daniel Goldberg
- Cinematographer:
- Sławomir Idziak
- Composer:
- Joseph Vitarelli
- Production:
- Northern Lights Entertainment, Gramercy Pictures
- Budget:
- $5,000,000
- Revenue:
- $548,562
- Status:
- Released
Commandments Cast & Crew
Main cast
Aidan Quinn
as Seth Warner
Courteney Cox
as Rachel Luce
Anthony LaPaglia
as Harry Luce
Alice Drummond
as Mrs. Mann
Pamela Gray
as Melissa Murphy
Joanna Going
as Karen Warner
Peter Jacobson
as Banker
Amy Sedaris
as Scholar
Tom Aldredge
as Mr. Mann
Michael Badalucco
as Detective
John Tormey
as Desk Sergeant
Jack Gilpin
as Gordon Bloom
Key crew
Directed by Daniel Taplitz, written by Daniel Taplitz, produced by Daniel Goldberg.
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Commandments Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.0/10 from 19 ratings.
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Commandments – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Commandments online?
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Commandments (1997) is currently available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Commandments?
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The main cast of Commandments (1997) includes Aidan Quinn, Courteney Cox, Anthony LaPaglia, Alice Drummond and Pamela Gray. The film was directed by Daniel Taplitz. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Commandments released?
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Commandments was released on May 2, 1997 and runs for 1h 28m.
Is Commandments worth watching?
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Commandments (1997) holds an average rating of 5.0 out of 10 from 19 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.