Risen is the epic Biblical story of the Resurrection, as told through the eyes of a non-believer. Clavius (Joseph Fiennes), a powerful Roman military tribune, and his aide, Lucius (Tom Felton), are tasked with solving the mystery of what happened to Jesus (Cliff Curtis) in the weeks following the crucifixion, in order to disprove the rumors of a risen Messiah and prevent an uprising in Jerusalem. Rated PG-13 for biblical violence including some disturbing images.
"Religiously themed films often have better intentions than their professional skills can support. Risen is the exception – a superb cast (Joseph Fiennes, Peter Firth), an unusual and compelling story, and the world of First Century Israel vividly realized on the screen. Risen is more than a good film for believers; it's a great piece of film story-telling by any standard."— Most Reverend Charles J. Chaput, O.F.M. Cap., Archbishop of Philadelphia
"Blessed with brilliant cinematography and powerful performances by a first-rate cast, Risen draws us fully into the first aftershock and wonder of a real and supernatural event, the consequences of which are still reverberating, still filling us with awe, 2000 years later. Well done, all around!"— Elizabeth Scalia, U.S. Editor-in-Chief, Aleteia.org