The Pilgrimage Play (1949): cast, story & where to watch
1949 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1949, The Pilgrimage Play is a drama film directed by Frank R. Strayer, running about 92 minutes.
What it’s about. Nelson Leigh assumes the role of Jesus Christ in this drama that depicts such historical events as the Sermon on the Mount and the Last Supper while portraying the period in which Christ roamed the countryside preaching the gospel.
Who’s in it. The Pilgrimage Play stars Nelson Leigh as Jesus Christ, Helen Wood as Mary Mother, Stephen Chase as Simon called Peter and Leonard Penn as Judas Iscariot, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, The Pilgrimage Play has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, MGM+ Amazon Channel, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and MGM Plus and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Pilgrimage Play page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Pilgrimage Play tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Pilgrimage Play (1949)?
- In US, The Pilgrimage Play is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, MGM+ Amazon Channel and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Pilgrimage Play worth watching?
- The Pilgrimage Play holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Pilgrimage Play?
- The Pilgrimage Play stars Nelson Leigh, Helen Wood, Stephen Chase, Leonard Penn and Richard Hale.
- When was The Pilgrimage Play released?
- The Pilgrimage Play was released in 1949, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.