Question 1

What age is Godspell appropriate for?

Accepted Answer

Movie Knight rates Godspell (1973) best from about age 8. A joyful, modern retelling of the Gospel of Matthew, "Godspell" follows Jesus and his diverse disciples as they spread messages of love and community through song and dance in contemporary New York City. The film culminates in a poignant portrayal of the crucifixion.

Question 2

What is Godspell rated?

Accepted Answer

Godspell (1973) is rated G. Movie Knight only lists family-appropriate titles, so nothing rated R or above appears on the site.

Question 3

Is there anything to watch out for in Godspell?

Accepted Answer

Portrayal of the crucifixion may be intense for some; Some depictions of poverty. Violence is mild, language is none to speak of, scary moments are mild, romance or sensuality is none to speak of, and substance use is none to speak of.

Question 4

What are the positive themes in Godspell?

Accepted Answer

Community and friendship; Kindness and forgiveness; Finding joy in faith; Teaching through parables.

Question 5

What can families talk about after watching Godspell?

Accepted Answer

Different ways to express faith; The meaning of parables; The importance of helping others; Understanding sacrifice.

Question 6

Where can I watch Godspell?

Accepted Answer

Godspell (1973) is available on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Amazon Video, Fandango At Home. Movie Knight links straight to each option on the title page.

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