Begotten
1991, English. Directed by E. Elias Merhige.
Begotten is the creation myth brought to life, the story of no less than the violent death of God and the (re)birth of nature on a barren earth.
- Runtime
- 1h 12m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.0/10 from 380 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Details
- Released
- 5 June 1991
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- E. Elias Merhige
- Budget
- $33K
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Begotten: quick answers
Is Begotten worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.0/10 from 380 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Begotten?
Begotten runs 72 minutes (1h 12m).
Does Begotten have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Begotten. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Is Begotten suitable for kids?
Begotten is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
What movies are like Begotten?
If you liked Begotten, try Mandy, Dolls, The Gate.
Who directed Begotten?
Begotten (1991) was directed by E. Elias Merhige and stars Brian Salzburg, Donna Dempsey, Stephen Charles Barry.