Karol: The Pope, The Man
2006, Italian. Directed by Giacomo Battiato.
This highly acclaimed feature film on Pope John Paul II was filmed on location in Italy and Poland. Focusing on the papacy of John Paul and the tremendous impact he had on the Church and the world, Karol: The Pope, The Man stars actor Piotr Adamczyk in a deeply moving portrayal of the beloved pontiff. It is the powerful true story of a charismatic spiritual leader who helped bring down Communism, renewed the life of the Church, greatly impacted youth worldwide with love for Christ, and a Pope who reached out to other religions and world leaders with a message of peace and love. Also stars Raoul Bova (Saint Francis), Michele Placido (Padre Pio: Between Heaven and Earth) and Adriana Asti as Mother Teresa. The beautiful film score is by legendary film composer Ennio Morricone.
- Runtime
- 2h 35m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Italian
- Rated
- PG
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Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.3/10 from 61 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
- Giacomo BattiatoDirector
- Piotr AdamczykJohn Paul II
- Dariusz KwaśnikDr. Renato Buzzonetti
- Michele PlacidoDr. Renato Buzzonetti
- Dariusz KwaśnikStanislaw Dziwisz
- Alberto CraccoAgostino Casaroli
- Adriana AstiMadre Teresa di Calcutta
- Raoul BovaPadre Thomas
- Leslie HopeJulia Ritter
- Alkis ZanisAli Agca
- Carlos KaniowskyOscar Arnulfo Romero Goldamez
- Fabrice ScottJerzy Popieluszko
- Paolo Maria ScalondroWojciech Jaruzelski
Details
- Released
- 27 February 2006
- Original title
- Karol, un Papa rimasto uomo
- Country
- Italy, Poland, Canada
- Written by
- Gianmario Pagano, Monica Zapelli, Giacomo Battiato
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Karol: The Pope, The Man: quick answers
What should I watch before Karol: The Pope, The Man?
Watch Karol: A Man Who Became Pope (2005) first.
Is Karol: The Pope, The Man worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.3/10 from 61 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Karol: The Pope, The Man?
Karol: The Pope, The Man runs 155 minutes (2h 35m).
Does Karol: The Pope, The Man have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Karol: The Pope, The Man. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Karol: The Pope, The Man parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Karol: The Pope, The Man is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is Karol: The Pope, The Man on?
Karol: The Pope, The Man isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 27 February 2006. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like Karol: The Pope, The Man?
If you liked Karol: The Pope, The Man, try Brother Sun, Sister Moon, Vincere, Radium Girls.
Who directed Karol: The Pope, The Man?
Karol: The Pope, The Man (2006) was directed by Giacomo Battiato and stars Piotr Adamczyk, Dariusz Kwaśnik, Michele Placido.