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The Book of Clarence

  • 2023
  • PG-13
  • 2h 9m
IMDb RATING
5.7/10
8.4K
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Marianne Jean-Baptiste, Alfre Woodard, James McAvoy, David Oyelowo, Omar Sy, Babs Olusanmokun, Anna Diop, LaKeith Stanfield, Teyana Taylor, and RJ Cyler in The Book of Clarence (2023)
Struggling to find a better life, Clarence is captivated by the power of the rising Messiah and soon risks everything to carve a path to a divine existence.
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Struggling to find a better life, Clarence is captivated by the power of the rising Messiah and soon risks everything to carve a path to a divine existence.Struggling to find a better life, Clarence is captivated by the power of the rising Messiah and soon risks everything to carve a path to a divine existence.Struggling to find a better life, Clarence is captivated by the power of the rising Messiah and soon risks everything to carve a path to a divine existence.

  • Director
    • Jeymes Samuel
  • Writers
    • Md Minhaj Miah
    • Jeymes Samuel
  • Stars
    • LaKeith Stanfield
    • Omar Sy
    • Anna Diop
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    • IMDb RATING
    5.7/10
    8.4K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Jeymes Samuel
    • Writers
      • Md Minhaj Miah
      • Jeymes Samuel
    • Stars
      • LaKeith Stanfield
      • Omar Sy
      • Anna Diop
    • 85User reviews
    • 81Critic reviews
    • 57Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 11 nominations total

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    Top Cast53

    LaKeith Stanfield
    LaKeith Stanfield
    • Clarence…
    Omar Sy
    Omar Sy
    • Barabbas
    Anna Diop
    Anna Diop
    • Varinia
    RJ Cyler
    RJ Cyler
    • Elijah
    David Oyelowo
    David Oyelowo
    • John the Baptist
    Micheal Ward
    Micheal Ward
    • Judas Iscariot
    Alfre Woodard
    Alfre Woodard
    • Virgin Mary
    Teyana Taylor
    Teyana Taylor
    • Mary Magdalene
    Caleb McLaughlin
    Caleb McLaughlin
    • Dirty Zeke
    Marianne Jean-Baptiste
    Marianne Jean-Baptiste
    • Amina
    Eric Kofi Abrefa
    Eric Kofi Abrefa
    • Jedediah the Terrible
    James McAvoy
    James McAvoy
    • Pontius Pilate
    Benedict Cumberbatch
    Benedict Cumberbatch
    • Benjamin
    Chase Dillon
    Chase Dillon
    • Cabbage
    Nicholas Pinnock
    Nicholas Pinnock
    • Jesus
    Babs Olusanmokun
    Babs Olusanmokun
    • Asher the Torturer
    Chidi Ajufo
    Chidi Ajufo
    • Goliath
    Tuwaine Barrett
    Tuwaine Barrett
    • Samson
    • Director
      • Jeymes Samuel
    • Writers
      • Md Minhaj Miah
      • Jeymes Samuel
    • All cast & crew
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    User reviews85

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    • Trivia
      In The Harder They Fall (2021), RJ Cyler's character Jim Beckwourth made mention of the Book of Clarence.
    • Goofs
      Clarence is challenged about whether he believes in the Immaculate Conception. Most likely the screenwriter meant the virgin birth. Immaculate Conception refers to Mary's own conception and was developed by theologians centuries after the time period of the movie.
    • Quotes
      • Benjamin: Humans... God's only mistake.
      • Clarence: Lord forgive them. For they know not what they do.
      • Benjamin: Oh please. I've got a prayer for you. Dear Heavenly Father, please kill all these people. Fire and brimstone will suffice. But if possible, give them lava. Especially that prick painting me!
      • Clarence: We are all just men and women. Most of us have no idea what we're doing. By the time we figure it out, it's too late.
      • Benjamin: I have spent my entire life witnessing the cruelty of man. Those who had plenty did not even spare me one drop of water. I have literally had the clothes lifted from off my back.
      • Clarence: I have been one of those men. And for that, I am truly, truly sorry. I've been a victim of my own ignorance. That's just it. We need enlightenment. Not punishment.
      • Benjamin: Well, good luck with that.
    • Crazy credits
      This film is dedicated to the Life of Ian Desduné Alexander Jr.
    • Soundtracks
      Jeezu
      Written and produced by Jeymes Samuel
      Performed by Jeymes Samuel featuring Adekunle Gold
      Courtesy of Geneva Club
      Adekunle Gold appears courtesy of Def Jam Records, a division of Universal Music Group

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    Details

    • Release date
      • January 12, 2024 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official site
    • Languages
      • English
      • Spanish
    • Also known as
      • La Biblia de Clarence
    • Filming locations
      • Matera, Basilicata, Italy
    • Production companies
      • Legendary Entertainment
      • Legendary Pictures
      • Legendary Studios
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

    • Budget
      • $40,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $6,132,813
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $2,557,027
      • Jan 14, 2024
    • Gross worldwide
      • $6,205,230
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 2h 9m(129 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
      • Dolby Atmos

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