
Pope John XXIII
2002, Italian. Directed by Giorgio Capitani.
This is a two-part Italian television mini-series directed by Giorgio Capitani and broadcasted in April 2002 on Rai Uno. It is the life story of Pope John XXIII, nicknamed "the good Pope".
- Runtime
- 3h 28m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Italian
- Rated
- Check local
Start now and it ends at ….
Too new to call
Not enough people have rated it yet for a verdict.
Seen it? Give your verdict.
Saved privately on this device.
Where to watch Pope John XXIII
Pope John XXIII isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 1 January 2002.
No streaming listings yet. Search JustWatch.
Cast & crew
- Giorgio CapitaniDirector
- Ed AsnerAngelo Roncalli
- Massimo GhiniAngelo Roncalli giovane
- Claude RichCardinal Ottaviani
- Michael MendlTardini
- Franco InterlenghiRadini Tedeschi
- Sydne RomeRada Krusciova
- Jacques SernasCardinale Feltin
- Leonardo RutaRemo Roncalli
- Paolo GaspariniMonsignor Loris Capovilla
- Sergio FiorentiniDon Rebuzzini
- Roberto AccorneroCast
- Heinz TrixnerVon Papen
Details
- Released
- 1 January 2002
- Original title
- Papa Giovanni - Ioannes XXIII
- Country
- Italy
- Written by
- Massimo Cerofolini, Francesco Scardamaglia
Check ratings elsewhere
News & fan talk
What Pope John XXIII is based on
Pope John XXIII is based on a true story.
Source details from Wikidata and TMDB.
If you liked Pope John XXIII

Karol: A Man Who Became Pope
2005 · 7.0/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers

The Two Popes
2019 · 7.5/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers

Outlaws - For Greater Glory
2012 · 7.0/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers

The Scarlet and the Black
1983 · 7.1/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers

Brother Sun, Sister Moon
1972 · 7.1/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers

The Decameron
1971 · 6.9/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers

Come Into the Light
2005 · 7.1/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers

Karol: The Pope, The Man
2006 · 6.3/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers

All the Money in the World
2017 · 6.5/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers

The Agony and the Ecstasy
1965 · 7.0/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
Pope John XXIII: quick answers
Is Pope John XXIII worth watching?
Pope John XXIII doesn’t have enough ratings for a verdict yet.
How long is Pope John XXIII?
Pope John XXIII runs 208 minutes (3h 28m).
Does Pope John XXIII have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Pope John XXIII. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Pope John XXIII parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Pope John XXIII yet.
Which OTT platform is Pope John XXIII on?
Pope John XXIII isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 1 January 2002. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like Pope John XXIII?
If you liked Pope John XXIII, try Karol: A Man Who Became Pope, The Two Popes, Outlaws - For Greater Glory.
Who directed Pope John XXIII?
Pope John XXIII (2002) was directed by Giorgio Capitani and stars Ed Asner, Massimo Ghini, Claude Rich.
What is Pope John XXIII based on?
Pope John XXIII is based on a true story.