A Child Called Jesus (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1987, A Child Called Jesus is a drama, tv movie and history film directed by Franco Rossi, running about 190 minutes.
What it’s about. The film attempts to fill in the "missing years" of Jesus, from ages 3 through 12. When King Herod fearing that the Messiah has indeed been born, orders that all Hebrew male children under the age of three be slain, Joseph moves his family near Egypt. Here, Jesus, sensing His divinity, expresses a desire to return to Nazareth. Travelling homeward with His mother Mary, Jesus flashes forward to events that will unfold in his adult life.
Who’s in it. A Child Called Jesus stars Matteo Bellina as Jesus, Bekim Fehmiu as Joseph, María del Carmen San Martín as Maria and Irene Papas as Old Maria, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, A Child Called Jesus has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Child Called Jesus page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Child Called Jesus tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Child Called Jesus (1987)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for A Child Called Jesus change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is A Child Called Jesus worth watching?
- A Child Called Jesus holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, tv movie and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in A Child Called Jesus?
- A Child Called Jesus stars Matteo Bellina, Bekim Fehmiu, María del Carmen San Martín, Irene Papas and Alessandro Gassmann.