

The Gospel According to St. Matthew
A Motion Picture which will be seen by the entire world - up to the end of the world!
Along a rocky, barren coastline, Jesus begins teaching, primarily using parables. He attracts disciples; he's stern, brusque, and demanding. His parables often take on the powers that be, so he and his teachings come to the attention of the Pharisees, the chief priests, and elders. They conspire to have him arrested, beaten, tried, and crucified, just as he prophesied to his followers.
TMDB
7.4/10
428 votes
IMDb
Not rated yet
View on IMDb
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- —
- Box office
- —
- Language
- Italian
- faith
- christianity
- biography
- black and white
- jesus christ
- antiquity
Top billed cast

Behind the camera
Where to watch
All optionsAvailability for United States. Provided by JustWatch through the TMDB API.
Gallery












Videos
Release dates
United StatesUS
- Theatrical (limited)New York City, New York17 Feb 1966
CzechiaCZ
- Theatrical (limited)15+Film clubs only1 Dec 1999
FinlandFI
- TheatricalK-163 Mar 1965
FranceFR
- TheatricalTPVisa CNC 289703 Mar 1965
- PhysicalDVD28 Oct 2003
- Digital / OTTVOD1 Jan 2016
- PhysicalBlu-Ray6 Jun 2023
GermanyDE
- Theatrical69 Apr 1965
ItalyIT
- PremiereVenice Film Festival4 Sept 1964
MexicoMX
- Theatrical (limited)B3 Mar 1965
NetherlandsNL
- Theatrical616 Sept 1965
- Physical6DVD31 Mar 2003
- TV6Nederland 111 Apr 2004
SwedenSE
- Theatrical153 Mar 1965
Frequently asked questions
The Gospel According to St. Matthew was released on 3 March 1965.
Audience reviews
1- C7/10
CinemaSerf
4/4/2022
This is a breathtaking piece of cinema. I haven't read the text for over forty years, so I cannot swear to the accuracy with which Pasolini reflects the actual gospel, but what is immediately striking is just how aggressive his version of "Cristo" is. Enrique Irazoqui is undoubtedly a beautiful man to look at, but unlike in so many more commercial iterations of this story, his character is portrayed as a strong, dema…
Member reviews
Sign in to rate and review. Browsing stays free and open.
Sign inMember comments
0Sign in to post a comment. Browsing stays free and open.
Sign in











