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Looking for Jesus

5.719821h 44mMovieComedy

An average Joe becomes the poster boy for a book about Jesus due to his Christ-like appearance, but his meek and good-hearted nature ends up clashing with the publisher's earthly-minded motives.

DirectorLuigi Comencini
WritersMassimo Patrizi·Luigi Comencini
ProducerAchille Manzotti

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Not available in United States
Streaming in 2 other countries

Looking for Jesus isn't on any streaming service in United States right now, but it's available in Italy, Spain. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Cast · Directed by Luigi Comencini

BGBeppe Grillo
Beppe Grillo
Giovanni
MSMaria Schneider
Maria Schneider
Francesca
FRFernando Rey
Fernando Rey
Don Filippo
ASAlexandra Stewart
Alexandra Stewart
Madre di Francesca
OPOrnella Pompei
Ornella Pompei
Angelina
GCGiuseppe Cederna
Giuseppe Cederna
Mimo
DM
Daniele Mansi
Ivan
NGNéstor Garay
Néstor Garay
Don Gaetano
MPMemè Perlini
Memè Perlini
Don Gerardo
EC
Elvira Coppola
Suora inglese
RCRoberto Della Casa
Roberto Della Casa
Carabiniere
ADAttilio Dottesio
Attilio Dottesio
Falegname

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Looking for Jesus — streaming FAQ

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Looking for Jesus isn't on any streaming service in United States yet, but it's available in Spain and Italy. Streaming rights differ by country — switch your country in the header to see where.

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No, Looking for Jesus is not on Netflix in United States as of August 2026.

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What is the OTT release date for Looking for Jesus?

Looking for Jesus hasn't started streaming in United States yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around April 21, 1982. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.