Mary(2005)
It takes courage to walk in the truth.
Mary Synopsis
The filming of a movie about Jesus’ death deeply affects three people — an egotistical director who cast himself as Christ, the actress playing Mary Magdalene who cannot bring herself to leave Bethlehem and a TV journalist whose spiritual doubts start to consume him.
Mary (2005) is a drama film directed by Abel Ferrara, released on November 18, 2005 with a runtime of 1h 23m. It stars Juliette Binoche, Forest Whitaker, Matthew Modine and Marion Cotillard. Viewers rate it 5.8 out of 10 across 44 ratings.
- Director:
- Abel Ferrara
- Writers:
- Mario Isabella, Abel Ferrara, Simone Lageoles
- Producers:
- Jean-Pierre Marois, Roberto De Nigris, Frank DeCurtis
- Cinematographer:
- Stefano Falivene
- Composer:
- Francis Kuipers
- Production:
- De Negris Productions, Central Films, Pan-Européenne, Associated Filmmakers, Wild Bunch
- Status:
- Released
Mary (2005) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Mary before you stream it.
Mary Cast & Crew
Main cast
Juliette Binoche
as Marie Palesi / Mary Magdalene
Forest Whitaker
as Ted Younger
Matthew Modine
as Tony Childress / Jesus
Marion Cotillard
as Gretchen Mol
Stefania Rocca
as Brenda Sax
Heather Graham
as Elizabeth Younger
Marco Leonardi
as Apostle Peter
Luca Lionello
as Apostle Thomas
Ettore D'Alessandro
as Apostle Andrew
Elio Germano
as Matteo
Mario Opinato
as Apostle James
- Emanuela Iovannitti
Emanuela Iovannitti
as Johanna, Mary's Follower
Key crew
Directed by Abel Ferrara, written by Mario Isabella, Abel Ferrara and Simone Lageoles, produced by Jean-Pierre Marois, Roberto De Nigris and Frank DeCurtis.
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Mary Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.8/10 from 44 ratings.
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Mary – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Mary online?
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Mary (2005) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Mary?
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The main cast of Mary (2005) includes Juliette Binoche, Forest Whitaker, Matthew Modine, Marion Cotillard and Stefania Rocca. The film was directed by Abel Ferrara. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Mary released?
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Mary was released on November 18, 2005 and runs for 1h 23m.
Is Mary worth watching?
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Mary (2005) holds an average rating of 5.8 out of 10 from 44 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Mary?
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Yes. The official Mary trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.