The Book of Clarence

PG-13

Released Jan 12

2h 9m

Comedy

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Streetwise but down-on-his-luck, Clarence (LaKeith Stanfield) is struggling to find a better life for his family, while fighting to free himself of debt. Captivated by the power and glory of the rising Messiah and His apostles, he risks everything to carve his own path to a divine life, and ultimately discovers that the redemptive power of belief may be his only way out.

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Critics Consensus

The Book of Clarence makes light work of some heavy subject matter, with undeniably entertaining -- albeit uneven -- results.

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The Book of Clarence puts a solidly funny spin on Biblical themes, but don't be surprised if it also makes you cry before it's done -- and think long after you leave the theater.

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Danny Leigh

Financial Times

A raucous stoner comedy dressed as an earnest Bible story, or actually the other way around.

Rated: 3/5

Apr 22, 2024

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Helen O'Hara

Empire Magazine

With a cast this talented there will always be decent moments, but they never cohere. Credit for its casting and design, but it’s not the movie messiah, just a very disappointing mess.

Rated: 2/5

Apr 22, 2024

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Tim Robey

Daily Telegraph (UK)

Stanfield’s dropout charisma can cushion a role fine, but can’t make this one very interesting.

Rated: 2/5

Apr 20, 2024

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Jack Martin

Film Feeder

Wherever he goes from here, having put his unique spin on both the Western and the Biblical epic, Jeymes Samuel is bound to further expand his unique and daring vision in ways not many of us will have thought of before.

Rated: 4/5

Aug 5, 2024

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Shakyl Lambert

CGMagazine

Despite the uneven balance in tone, The Book of Clarence is still an entertaining send-up of Biblical epics.

Rated: 7/10

Jul 2, 2024

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John Serba

Decider

That rousing speech by Stanfield is the most powerful moment in The Book of Clarence, but the movie doesn’t hold to that declaration – it lands on a wildly different note, and I’m not sure if that’s a bold move... or one that simply prompts confusion.

May 13, 2024

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Teresa W

This was funny and fresh. it moved.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

03/02/24

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Diane

I would not recommend it Some have said every person should see. the movie, I ask WHY. It a disrespect to THE CROSS

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

02/19/24

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Adrian Smith

It really talking about my story

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/18/24

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Rafi M

Fun and interesting take, but I wish the end had been less about faith assurance…

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/11/24

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Mike

Entertaining at every turn! I was wondering how they would navigate sensitive religious issues, masterfully was the answer.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/08/24

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Renee

I enjoyed the movie and the service and will return again.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/07/24

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Synopsis

Director: Jeymes Samuel
Producer: Jeymes Samuel, Jay-Z, James Lassiter, Tendo Nagenda
Screenwriter: Jeymes Samuel
Distributor: TriStar Pictures
Production Co: Legendary Pictures
Rating: PG-13 (Smoking|Drug Use|Some Suggestive Material|Strong Language|Strong Violence)
Genre: Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jan 12, 2024, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Feb 6, 2024
Box Office (Gross USA): $6.1M
Runtime: 2h 9m
Sound Mix: Dolby Digital, Dolby Atmos

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