Saint Philip Neri: I Prefer Heaven
2010, Italian. Directed by Giacomo Campiotti.
One of the most popular saints of all time, St. Philip Neri was widely known for his great charity, deep prayer life, and tremendous humor. Hoping to join St. Ignatius of Loyola's new order of Jesuits and be a missionary to India, Philip was instead guided by Providence to seek out the poor and abandoned youth of Rome to catechize them in the faith and help them find a better life. He became the founder of the religious congregation, the Oratory, that worked with the youth and also labored to re-evangelize a decadent Rome.
- Runtime
- 3h 20m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Italian
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Giacomo CampiottiDirector
- Gigi ProiettiSan Filippo Neri
- Francesco SalviPersiano Rosa
- Roberto CitranCardinal Capurso
- Sebastiano Lo MonacoPrincipe Nerano
- Francesca ChillemiIppolita
- Stefano FregniCarrettiere
- Jesus Emiliano ColtortiCamillo
- Josafat VagniMezzapagnotta
- Francesca AntonelliZaira
- Niccolò SenniPierotto
- Adriano BraidottiAlessandro
- Francesco GrifoniAurelio
Details
- Released
- 20 September 2010
- Original title
- Preferisco il paradiso
- Country
- Italy
- Written by
- Giacomo Campiotti
- Box office
- $63K
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Saint Philip Neri: I Prefer Heaven: quick answers
Is Saint Philip Neri: I Prefer Heaven worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.3/10 from 70 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Saint Philip Neri: I Prefer Heaven?
Saint Philip Neri: I Prefer Heaven runs 200 minutes (3h 20m).
Does Saint Philip Neri: I Prefer Heaven have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is Saint Philip Neri: I Prefer Heaven on?
Saint Philip Neri: I Prefer Heaven isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like Saint Philip Neri: I Prefer Heaven?
If you liked Saint Philip Neri: I Prefer Heaven, try Fatima, Karol: A Man Who Became Pope, The Scarlet and the Black.
Who directed Saint Philip Neri: I Prefer Heaven?
Saint Philip Neri: I Prefer Heaven (2010) was directed by Giacomo Campiotti and stars Gigi Proietti, Francesco Salvi, Roberto Citran.
What is Saint Philip Neri: I Prefer Heaven based on?
Saint Philip Neri: I Prefer Heaven is based on a true story.