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title: "The Gospel of John"
year: 2003
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-gospel-of-john-2003"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 30973
imdb_id: "tt0377992"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 180
community_rating: 7.5
vote_count: 133
content_rating: "PG-13"
---

# The Gospel of John (2003) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-gospel-of-john-2003

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

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Title: The Gospel of John
Year: 2003
Genre: Drama, Epic television movie
Rating: PG-13
Release Date: 09/11/2003 (US)
Runtime: 3h
Subject: Word for word depiction of the life of Jesus Christ from the Good News Translation Bible as recorded in the Gospel of John.
Narrator: Christopher Plummer
Narrative perspective: The story of Jesus' life as told by the apostle John.
Draft 1: The Gospel of John is a 2003 drama and epic television movie. Released in the United States on September 11, 2003, the film has a runtime of 3 hours and is rated PG-13. The production provides a word for word depiction of the life of Jesus Christ as recorded in the Gospel of John. This depiction is taken from the Good News Translation

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, Brew, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Fawesome | Amazon Video |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Brew | None | Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | Brew | None | None |
| **Australia (AU)** | Brew | None | None |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Philip Saville
- **Networks / Studios**: Gospel of John Ltd., Toronto Film Studios, Visual Bible International

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Christopher Plummer** as *Narrator (voice)*
- **Henry Ian Cusick** as *Jesus Christ*
- **Stuart Bunce** as *John*
- **Daniel Kash** as *Simon Peter*
- **Stephen Russell** as *Pontius Pilate*
- **Alan van Sprang** as *Judas Iscariot*
- **Diana Berriman** as *Virgin Mary*
- **Richard Lintern** as *Leading Pharisee*
- **Scott Handy** as *John the Baptist*
- **Lynsey Baxter** as *Mary Magdalene*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch The Gospel of John online?
The Gospel of John is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Prime Video, Brew, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Amazon Video. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is The Gospel of John worth watching?
The Gospel of John holds a community rating of 7.5/10 based on 133 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Drama for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie The Gospel of John and when was it released?
The Gospel of John is a feature film with a runtime of 180 minutes. It was released in 2003. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed The Gospel of John?
The Gospel of John was directed by Philip Saville.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Gospel of John — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/30973)
- [The Gospel of John (2003) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0377992/fullcredits/)
- [The Gospel of John (2003) - Cast & Crew - The Movie Database ...](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/30973-the-gospel-of-john/cast)
- [The Gospel of John (2003 movie) - Simple English Wikipedia ...](https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Gospel_of_John_(2003_movie))
- [The Gospel of John - Full Cast & Crew - TV Guide](https://www.tvguide.com/movies/the-gospel-of-john/cast/2000071155/)

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