Popemobile
Papamobile
Synopsis
To mark his recent appointment, the new Pope prepares for a tour of Latin America, only to find that the Vatican is bankrupt. A rich Mexican woman offers to help out. In return for financing his trip, she demands he attends an event in his honour in the city of Ciudad Juarez – Mexico’s capital of crime. The “guardian angel” turns out to be a drug trafficker, and when she discovers that a lookalike Pope has been sent in his place, confusion, laughter and unexpected chaos ensue.
Top Cast
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Kad Merad
Slim / Barnabé VI
Myriam Tekaïa
Françoise
Julia Vignali
Présentatrice TV
Carlo Basabe
Ange
Boris Shoemann
Cardinal Parcinkus
Agustín Ocegueda
Chucky
Guillermo Navarro
Père Ramirez
Guillermo León
Choulakis
Bruno Mestri
Cardinal Costello
Javier De la Vega
Don Douglas
Samir Tounsi
Présentateur Papamobile
Regina Flores Ribot
Mère supérieure
Apolinar Salgado
Chef cuisinier
Juan Carlos Navarrete
Banquier
Sanâa Estibal
Victoria
Imran Estibal
Garde suisse
Loïc Comorera-Bague
Narrateur (voix)
Mahoalli Nassourou
Nonne
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sylvain Estibal
- Screenplay & Story
- Sylvain Estibal, Myriam Tekaïa
- Original Score
- Adeo
- Original Title
- Papamobile
- Country of Origin
- Belgium, France
- Spoken Languages
- French, Latin, Italian, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Production Studios
- Tessalit Productions, Furyo Films, Novak Prod
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sylvain Estibal
Sylvain Estibal, Myriam Tekaïa
Adeo
Yves Beloniak, Clémence Samson, Paul Pirritano
Jean Bréhat, Olivier Dubois, Mariana Monroy
Department Leadership Roster
Sylvain Estibal
Director
Sylvain Estibal
Writer
Myriam Tekaïa
Writer
Yves Beloniak
Editor
Clémence Samson
Editor
Paul Pirritano
Editor
Imran Estibal
Editor
Jean Bréhat
Producer
Olivier Dubois
Producer
Mariana Monroy
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Popemobile.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Popemobile
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Popemobile about?
To mark his recent appointment, the new Pope prepares for a tour of Latin America, only to find that the Vatican is bankrupt. A rich Mexican woman offers to help out. In return for financing his trip, she demands he attends an event in his honour in the city of Ciudad Juarez – Mexico’s capital of crime. The “guardian angel” turns out to be a drug trafficker, and when she discovers that a lookalike Pope has been sent in his place, confusion, laughter and unexpected chaos ensue.
Who directed Popemobile?
Popemobile was directed by Sylvain Estibal.
Who stars in Popemobile?
The principal cast of Popemobile includes Kad Merad, Myriam Tekaïa, Julia Vignali, Carlo Basabe, Boris Shoemann.
When was Popemobile released and how long is it?
Popemobile was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.
Who composed the musical score for Popemobile?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Popemobile was composed by Adeo.