The Apostle
The hardest soul to save was his own.
1997 • 134 min • Drama
Synopsis
After his happy life spins out of control, a preacher from Texas changes his name, goes to Louisiana and starts preaching on the radio.
Our family guide
Best from age 14- 63 Audience · 160 · 100%
After a personal crisis, a charismatic but troubled Texas preacher flees to Louisiana. He restarts his life under a new name, finding redemption and building a new congregation while grappling with his past.
- Violence & peril
- 5/10
- Language
- 4/10
- Drinking, drugs & smoking
- 3/10
- Romance & sensuality
- 1/10
- Scary moments
- 2/10
Heads up
- The lead character struggles with inner demons and anger.
- Some adult themes and mature situations.
What it models well
- Redemption and forgiveness
- Faith and spiritual renewal
- Community and belonging
Talk about it after
- Consequences of actions
- The nature of faith and doubt
- Finding a second chance
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Top billed cast
Director: Robert Duvall • Crew: Robert Duvall
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Details
- TMDB audience
- 6.3/10 (160)
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- $5,000,000
- Box office
- $19,868,354
- IMDb
- tt0118632
