"The Godfather's Part III" (1990)
Francis Ford Coppola starring Al Pacino, part of Andy Garcia and Diane Keaton is based on historical events, the 33-day Pope of John Paul I in 1978.
As the leader of the Catholic Church, the Pope had a wide influence - so much that it spread all the way to Hollywood. Over the years, Vatican leaders have portrayed them in television and cinemas, and have made some fictional and formal recaps in influential leaders. Now, after the death of Pope Francis and the election of Robert Prevost, the first American Pope to choose the name Leo Xiv, has reached an all-time high.
Whether you have seen the bishop of Rome depicted in the Oscar-winning film in conclusion Or through HBO Young Pope The series, with many titles centered on the leader of the Catholic Church. the following, Hollywood Reporter 11 movies and TV shows have been formed, including the Pope.
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"The Pope's Toilet" (2007)
Image source: Movie Sports/Petitive Everett Collection ban Prior to Pope John Paul II's 1998 visit, detailed the crazy preparations of small South American villages on the Uruguay and Brazilian border. Written and directed by Cesar Charlone and Enrique Fernandez, the film is a work by Uruguay for the foreign language film Oscars, but was not nominated.
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“Angels and Demons” (2009)
Image source: Zade Rosenthal/Sony Pictures/Everett Collection Brian Grazer and Ron Howard DA Vinci Code. The film shows Rome preparing for the meeting as Camerlengo Patrick McKenna (Ewan McGregor) assumes temporary control over the Vatican. McKenna later proposed a plan to become a pope, which led to his suicide.
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"Pope Joan" (2009)
Image source: Magnolia Pictures/Petitive Everett Collection Donna Woolfolk, who crossed the historical bestseller, was about a ninth-century pope, was actually a woman who took longer to bring to the big screen than most of the pope’s reigns. After decades of development in Purgatory, German producer Constantine finally delivered - German actress Johanna Wokalek Baader Meinhof Complex Ascend to the throne of St. Peter. John Goodman once served as Pope Sergius of the Wine.
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“borgias” (Showtime)
Image source: Jonathan Hession/Showtime Network/Everett Collection The infamous Borgia family was a 15th-century dynasty known for producing the worst pope, inspired twelve movies and TV series. In Neil Jordan's Showtime series BorgiasJeremy Irons, the family patriarch Rodrigo Borgia as the best Machiavellian
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"Borgia" (Netflix)
Image source: Netflix like Borgiasthis Netflix series centers on the influence of the Borgia family on the Vatican. Here, John Daman plays Cardinal Rodrigo Borgia, who later became known as Pope Alexander VI. The show lasted for three seasons, from 1492 to 1507, following the Borgia family history four years after Pope Alexander VI's death in 1503.
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"We Have a Pope" (2011)
Image source: Sundance Choice/Pretty Everett Collection Italian director Nanni Moretti turns his filmmaking eyes to the Pope with his usual dry wit. The film details the relationship between the newly elected pope and his therapist. Michel Piccoli won the Best Actor Award at the Italian Best Film Awards for Best Actor because he was the head of the Catholic Church.
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"Young Pope" (HBO)
Image source: courtesy of HBO Jude Law star The young pope As virtual pope Pius XII, Sisters Mary accompanied by Oscar winner Diane Keaton. In the HBO series, Law's Pope destroys the Vatican and transfers most of the responsibility to the Mary Sisters.
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"Two Popes" (2019)
Image source: Peter Mountain/Netflix/Everett Collection forward in conclusionHollywood brings the Vatican to the screen Two PopesThis led to the story of Francis' ascension (played by Jonathan Pryce) and his friendship with Pope Benedict XVI (played by Anthony Hopkins). The film caught three Oscar nominations, including a best actor nodding to Price’s portrayal.
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"New Pope" (HBO)
Image source: Gianni Fiorito/HBO And HBO's The young pope Originally designated as a limited series, The New Pope. In the 2020 series, Law reprised the role of Pope Pius XII, although Cardinal Marcello Romolo quickly took on his successor as Pope Francis II. But when Viglietti was assassinated, The New Pope Another new pope was found in Pope John Malkovich.
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“candave” (2024)
Image source: Focus Features/Peaceful Everett Collection Edward Berger's political drama depicts a fictional meeting in the pope's story suddenly disappearing. Cardinal Thomas Lawrence (Ralph Fiennes) is tasked with leading the Cardinal College in search of the new pope. The film took place in the Vatican in Italy for three days and saw Phinez's Lawrence investigate and uncover scandals involving potential candidates. in conclusion The Best Adapted Screenplay was won at the 2025 Academy Awards, winning eight Oscars and a win.