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The Book of Clarence

  • 2023
  • PG-13
  • 2h 9m
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5.7/10
6.7K
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Marianne Jean-Baptiste, Alfre Woodard, James McAvoy, David Oyelowo, Omar Sy, Babs Olusanmokun, Anna Diop, LaKeith Stanfield, Teyana Taylor, and RJ Cyler in The Book of Clarence (2023)
Struggling to find a better life, Clarence is captivated by the power of the rising Messiah and soon risks everything to carve a path to a divine existence.
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Struggling to find a better life, Clarence is captivated by the power of the rising Messiah and soon risks everything to carve a path to a divine existence.Struggling to find a better life, Clarence is captivated by the power of the rising Messiah and soon risks everything to carve a path to a divine existence.Struggling to find a better life, Clarence is captivated by the power of the rising Messiah and soon risks everything to carve a path to a divine existence.

  • Director
    • Jeymes Samuel
  • Writers
    • Md Minhaj Miah
    • Jeymes Samuel
  • Stars
    • LaKeith Stanfield
    • Omar Sy
    • Anna Diop
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    • IMDb RATING
    5.7/10
    6.7K
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    • Director
      • Jeymes Samuel
    • Writers
      • Md Minhaj Miah
      • Jeymes Samuel
    • Stars
      • LaKeith Stanfield
      • Omar Sy
      • Anna Diop
    • 77User reviews
    • 78Critic reviews
    • 57Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 nomination

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    LaKeith Stanfield
    LaKeith Stanfield
    • Clarence…
    Omar Sy
    Omar Sy
    • Barabbas
    Anna Diop
    Anna Diop
    • Varinia
    RJ Cyler
    RJ Cyler
    • Elijah
    David Oyelowo
    David Oyelowo
    • John the Baptist
    Micheal Ward
    Micheal Ward
    • Judas Iscariot
    Alfre Woodard
    Alfre Woodard
    • Virgin Mary
    Teyana Taylor
    Teyana Taylor
    • Mary Magdalene
    Caleb McLaughlin
    Caleb McLaughlin
    • Dirty Zeke
    Marianne Jean-Baptiste
    Marianne Jean-Baptiste
    • Amina
    Eric Kofi Abrefa
    Eric Kofi Abrefa
    • Jedediah the Terrible
    James McAvoy
    James McAvoy
    • Pontius Pilate
    Benedict Cumberbatch
    Benedict Cumberbatch
    • Benjamin
    Chase Dillon
    Chase Dillon
    • Cabbage
    Nicholas Pinnock
    Nicholas Pinnock
    • Jesus
    Babs Olusanmokun
    Babs Olusanmokun
    • Asher the Torturer
    Chidi Ajufo
    Chidi Ajufo
    • Goliath
    Tuwaine Barrett
    Tuwaine Barrett
    • Samson
    • Director
      • Jeymes Samuel
    • Writers
      • Md Minhaj Miah
      • Jeymes Samuel
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    • Trivia
      RJ Cyler (Jim Beckwourth) makes mention of the Book of Clarence in The harder they fall.
    • Goofs
      Clarence is challenged about whether he believes in the Immaculate Conception. Most likely the screenwriter meant the virgin birth. Immaculate Conception refers to Mary's own conception and was developed by theologians centuries after the time period of the movie.
    • Quotes

      Benjamin: Humans... God's only mistake.

      Clarence: Lord forgive them. For they know not what they do.

      Benjamin: Oh please. I've got a prayer for you. Dear Heavenly Father, please kill all these people. Fire and brimstone will suffice. But if possible, give them lava. Especially that prick painting me!

      Clarence: We are all just men and women. Most of us have no idea what we're doing. By the time we figure it out, it's too late.

      Benjamin: I have spent my entire life witnessing the cruelty of man. Those who had plenty did not even spare me one drop of water. I have literally had the clothes lifted from off my back.

      Clarence: I have been one of those men. And for that, I am truly, truly sorry. I've been a victim of my own ignorance. That's just it. We need enlightenment. Not punishment.

      Benjamin: Well, good luck with that.

    • Crazy credits
      This film is dedicated to the Life of Ian Desduné Alexander Jr.
    • Soundtracks
      Jeezu
      Written and produced by Jeymes Samuel
      Performed by Jeymes Samuel featuring Adekunle Gold
      Courtesy of Geneva Club
      Adekunle Gold appears courtesy of Def Jam Records, a division of Universal Music Group

    User reviews77

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    5/10

    BEST STANFIELD PERFORMANCE BUT THE FILM WAS DISAPPOINTING

    I felt like there was a lot going on while watching the film. The film started out strong with its Book 1. I loved how established the story is from the beginning. It was even funny to watch the characters so casually in such an ancient and medieval setting. Even the biblical references were coolly represented. But then I felt the story went spiraling down towards the end. It was not a linear kind of plot. It was multi-faceted, and I wish it was not. I would have toned down the film to a more simplistic plot and less runtime. But I must say this was LaKeith Stanfield's best performance to date.
    • jeromesgabilo
    • Feb 11, 2024
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    • Release date
      • January 12, 2024 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • Italy
    • Official site
      • Official site
    • Languages
      • English
      • Spanish
    • Also known as
      • Pins and Needles
    • Filming locations
      • Matera, Basilicata, Italy
    • Production companies
      • Legendary Entertainment
      • Legendary Studios
      • Sony Pictures Releasing
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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $6,132,813
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $2,557,027
      • Jan 14, 2024
    • Gross worldwide
      • $6,205,230
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    • Runtime
      2 hours 9 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
      • Dolby Atmos

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