Priest
“In a world of rituals, in a place of secrets, a man must choose between keeping the faith and exposing the truth.”
Synopsis
The deeply held religious convictions of an idealistic young priest are challenged when he must face extraordinary events within his own congregation.
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Type: Clip • Published 2025-11-16
Top Cast
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Linus Roache
Father Greg Pilkington
Tom Wilkinson
Father Matthew Thomas
Robert Carlyle
Graham
Cathy Tyson
Maria Kerrigan
Lesley Sharp
Mrs. Unsworth
Robert Pugh
Mr. Unsworth
Christine Tremarco
Lisa Unsworth
James Ellis
Father Ellerton
Anthony Booth
Tommy
Paul Barber
Charlie
Rio Fanning
Bishop
Bill Dean
Altar Boy
Gilly Coman
Ellie Molloy
Fred Pearson
Patrick
Jimmy Gallagher
Mick Molloy
Matyelok Gibbs
Housekeeper
John Bennett
Father Redstone
Mandy Walsh
Guest at Wake
Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
March 24, 1995
Wide Cinema Exhibition
September 7, 1999
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$4.2M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Antonia Bird
- Screenplay & Story
- Jimmy McGovern
- Original Score
- Andy Roberts
- Original Title
- Priest
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Worldwide Gross
- $4.2M
- Production Studios
- BBC Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Antonia Bird
Jimmy McGovern
Andy Roberts
Fred Tammes
George Faber, Mark Shivas
Department Leadership Roster
Antonia Bird
Director
Jimmy McGovern
Writer
George Faber
Producer
Fred Tammes
Director of Photography
Jill Taylor
Costume Design
Andy Roberts
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Priest
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Priest about?
The deeply held religious convictions of an idealistic young priest are challenged when he must face extraordinary events within his own congregation.
Who directed Priest?
Priest was directed by Antonia Bird.
Who stars in Priest?
The principal cast of Priest includes Linus Roache, Tom Wilkinson, Robert Carlyle, Cathy Tyson, Lesley Sharp.
When was Priest released and how long is it?
Priest was released in 1995 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
How much did Priest make at the box office?
Priest grossed $4.2M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Priest?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Priest was composed by Andy Roberts.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Priest?
Priest holds official age classifications: AU: MA 15+; CA: 18A; GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).