Marjoe (1972): cast, story & where to watch

1972 · Film · ★ 7.9

Marjoe poster

Released in 1972, Marjoe is a documentary film directed by Sarah Kernochan, running about 88 minutes. “You Keep the Faith...Marjoe Keeps the Money” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Part documentary, part expose, this film follows one-time child evangelist Marjoe Gortner on the "church tent" Revivalist circuit, commenting on the showmanship of Evangelism and "the religion business", prior to the start of "televangelism".

Who’s in it. Marjoe stars Marjoe Gortner as Himself and Sarah Kernochan as Herself.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.9/10, Marjoe has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, Philo, YouTube TV and Fandor Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Marjoe page.

If you liked it. Fans of Marjoe tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Marjoe (1972)?
In US, Marjoe is available to stream on fuboTV, Philo and YouTube TV, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Marjoe worth watching?
Marjoe holds an audience score of 7.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in Marjoe?
Marjoe stars Marjoe Gortner and Sarah Kernochan.
When was Marjoe released?
Marjoe was released in 1972, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.