Messiah (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 1999, Messiah is a music and documentary film directed by William Klein, running about 117 minutes.
What it’s about. Filmmaker William Klein takes on Handel’s Messiah and has created a concert film that mixes the sacred with the profane. Performed in its entirety, the oratorio provides a narrative of Christ’s nativity, passion and resurrection juxtaposed against images of absurdities and abuses against the human species across the world. The film reveals a wide array of worshippers from the Bodybuilders of Christ to the Lavender Light Gay and Lesbian Interracial Choir to the Dallas police choir.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Messiah sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Messiah page.
If you liked it. Fans of Messiah tend to enjoy Whiplash, Coco, Green Book and The Legend of 1900.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Messiah (1999)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Messiah change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Messiah worth watching?
- Messiah holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy music and documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- When was Messiah released?
- Messiah was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 117 minutes.