badelf
5/10Geno Rowland did a great job here. Sadly, John Kennedy Toole is a much better writer than this movie would let on.
Reviewed on August 2, 2023
The Neon Bible(1995)
6.1(28)1h 32m1995-08-23
Drama
The Neon Bible Synopsis
During a train ride, a teenager recalls his upbringing in 1940s small-town Georgia and the events that have led to this point.
The Neon Bible (1995) is a drama film directed by Terence Davies, released on August 23, 1995 with a runtime of 1h 32m. It stars Jacob Tierney, Drake Bell, Gena Rowlands and Diana Scarwid. Viewers rate it 6.1 out of 10 across 28 ratings.
- Director:
- Terence Davies
- Writers:
- John Kennedy Toole, Terence Davies
- Producers:
- Elizabeth Karlsen, Olivia Stewart
- Cinematographer:
- Michael Coulter
- Composer:
- Robert Lockhart
- Production:
- Channel Four Films, Scala Productions, Screen Partners Ltd., Iberoamericana Films Producción, Academy Pictures, Three Rivers Production
- Status:
- Released
The Neon Bible Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jacob Tierney
as David (aged 15)
Drake Bell
as David (aged 10)
Gena Rowlands
as Mae Morgan
Diana Scarwid
as Sarah
Denis Leary
as Frank
Bob Hannah
as George
- Aaron Frisch
Aaron Frisch
as Bruce
- Charles Franzen
Charles Franzen
as Tannoy Voice
Leo Burmester
as Bobbie Lee Taylor
- Sherry Velvet
Sherry Velvet
as First Testifier
Stephanie Astalos-Jones
as Second Testifier
- Ian Shearer
Ian Shearer
as Billy Sunday Thompson
Key crew
Directed by Terence Davies, written by John Kennedy Toole and Terence Davies, produced by Elizabeth Karlsen and Olivia Stewart.
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The Neon Bible Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.1/10 from 28 ratings.
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The Neon Bible – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Neon Bible online?
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The Neon Bible (1995) is available to stream on Philo, Fandor Amazon Channel, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel and Cineverse Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Neon Bible?
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The main cast of The Neon Bible (1995) includes Jacob Tierney, Drake Bell, Gena Rowlands, Diana Scarwid and Denis Leary. The film was directed by Terence Davies. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Neon Bible released?
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The Neon Bible was released on August 23, 1995 and runs for 1h 32m.
Is The Neon Bible worth watching?
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The Neon Bible (1995) holds an average rating of 6.1 out of 10 from 28 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.