Wholly Moses (1980): cast, story & where to watch
1980 · Film · ★ 4.8
Released in 1980, Wholly Moses is a comedy film directed by Gary Weis, running about 103 minutes. “He wanted to be Moses...but he didn't have the right connections.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Harvey and Zoey, two tourists in Israel, discover an ancient scroll about Herschel, the man who was almost Moses. Herschel receives the command from God to free his people from slavery, but Moses keeps getting all the credit.
Who’s in it. Wholly Moses stars Dudley Moore as Harvey Orchid / Herschel, Laraine Newman as Zoey / Zerelda, James Coco as Hyssop and Paul Sand as God's Angel, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.8/10, Wholly Moses has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $14.2M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Wholly Moses page.
If you liked it. Fans of Wholly Moses tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Wholly Moses (1980)?
- In US, Wholly Moses is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Wholly Moses worth watching?
- Wholly Moses holds an audience score of 4.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Wholly Moses?
- Wholly Moses stars Dudley Moore, Laraine Newman, James Coco, Paul Sand and Jack Gilford.