dePeatrick
Good Movie, good acting, has not dated as much as you would expect.
Reviewed on October 15, 2017
Priest(1995)
In a world of rituals, in a place of secrets, a man must choose between keeping the faith and exposing the truth.
6.3(153)1h 38m1995-03-24
DramaRomance
Priest Synopsis
The deeply held religious convictions of an idealistic young priest are challenged when he must face extraordinary events within his own congregation.
Priest (1995) is a drama and romance film directed by Antonia Bird, released on March 24, 1995 with a runtime of 1h 38m. It stars Linus Roache, Tom Wilkinson, Robert Carlyle and Cathy Tyson. Viewers rate it 6.3 out of 10 across 153 ratings.
- Director:
- Antonia Bird
- Writers:
- Jimmy McGovern
- Producers:
- George Faber
- Cinematographer:
- Fred Tammes
- Composer:
- Andy Roberts
- Production:
- BBC Film
- Revenue:
- $4,176,932
- Status:
- Released
Priest (1995) Trailer
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Priest Videos & Clips
Official trailers, teasers, clips and featurettes for Priest.
Priest (1994) Trailer
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'Not In Front Of The Altar'
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'The Gift Of Celibacy'
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'Incest is Evil'
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'It’s Got to Stop'
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'Are You a Catholic?'
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'Great Balls of Fire'
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Priest Cast & Crew
Main cast
Linus Roache
as Father Greg Pilkington
Tom Wilkinson
as Father Matthew Thomas
Robert Carlyle
as Graham
Cathy Tyson
as Maria Kerrigan
Lesley Sharp
as Mrs. Unsworth
Robert Pugh
as Mr. Unsworth
Christine Tremarco
as Lisa Unsworth
James Ellis
as Father Ellerton
Anthony Booth
as Tommy
Paul Barber
as Charlie
Rio Fanning
as Bishop
Bill Dean
as Altar Boy
Key crew
Directed by Antonia Bird, written by Jimmy McGovern, produced by George Faber.
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Priest Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.3/10 from 153 ratings.
Filipe Manuel Neto
4/10**A complex film, with a script that covers many issues at the same time.** Before I start writing my review, I think I should leave a note of personal context: I am a Catholic, a regular practitioner, and I live in a country where almost all the population also declares themselves Catholic, although with fluctuating regularity in the mass, a youth increasingly strange to faith and spirituality (or permeable to…
Reviewed on February 8, 2024
CinemaSerf
7/10“Fr. Greg” (Linus Roache) arrives at his new parish determined to look after the spiritual well-being of his flock in a more traditional sense than his fellow priest “Fr. Matthew” (Tom Wilkinson) who adopts a more user-friendly and free-thinking approach (especially with their housekeeper “Maria” (Cathy Tyson). Initially, there is a well-ordered conflict between the two men, but gradually an element of mutual…
Reviewed on June 1, 2025
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Priest – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Priest online?
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Priest (1995) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Priest?
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The main cast of Priest (1995) includes Linus Roache, Tom Wilkinson, Robert Carlyle, Cathy Tyson and Lesley Sharp. The film was directed by Antonia Bird. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Priest released?
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Priest was released on March 24, 1995 and runs for 1h 38m.
Is Priest worth watching?
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Priest (1995) holds an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from 153 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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