The Penitent
1988, English. Directed by Cliff Osmond.
Tension between a jealous husband, his wife who's attracted to his friend and the friend is rising as their small, deeply catholic, Mexican village is deciding who will be Christ during the possibly dangerous reenactment of the Crucifixion.
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- 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 The Penitent
The Penitent isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 27 May 1988.
No streaming listings yet. Search JustWatch.
Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 27 May 1988
- Country
- Mexico, United States of America
- Written by
- Cliff Osmond
Check ratings elsewhere
News & fan talk
If you liked The Penitent
Blackwater Lane
2024 · 6.0/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Alice, Sweet Alice
1976 · 6.4/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Aftermath
2021 · 6.2/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Fallen
1998 · 6.8/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Kidnapping Mr. Heineken
2015 · 6.0/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Savaged
2014 · 6.6/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
After.Life
2009 · 6.3/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Suburbicon
2017 · 5.9/10
SnoozefestRecommended by TMDB viewers
Barron's Cove
2025 · 7.1/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
They Call Me Mister Tibbs!
1970 · 5.9/10
SnoozefestRecommended by TMDB viewers
The Penitent: quick answers
Is The Penitent worth watching?
The Penitent doesn’t have enough ratings for a verdict yet.
How long is The Penitent?
The Penitent runs 90 minutes (1h 30m).
Does The Penitent have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Penitent. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Penitent parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The Penitent yet.
Which OTT platform is The Penitent on?
The Penitent isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 27 May 1988. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Penitent?
If you liked The Penitent, try Blackwater Lane, Alice, Sweet Alice, Aftermath.
Who directed The Penitent?
The Penitent (1988) was directed by Cliff Osmond and stars Raúl Juliá, Armand Assante, Martin LaSalle.