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  • 2017
  • PG-13
  • Broad Green Pictures
  • 1 h 38 m
  • 2017
  • PG-13
  • Broad Green Pictures
  • 1 h 38 m

Summary Daniel (Zachary Spicer) is a young, idealistic priest who loves his work more than anything. While he struggles to find balance between the dueling philosophies of his mentors, Father Victor (Danny Glover), an old school, no nonsense traditionalist, and Father Ollie (John C. McGinley), a chainsmoking, carb addicted Franciscan, Daniel’s p...

Directed By: Paul Shoulberg

Written By: Paul Shoulberg

  • 2017
  • PG-13
  • Broad Green Pictures
  • 1 h 38 m
  • 2017
  • PG-13
  • Broad Green Pictures
  • 1 h 38 m

The Good Catholic

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Summary Daniel (Zachary Spicer) is a young, idealistic priest who loves his work more than anything. While he struggles to find balance between the dueling philosophies of his mentors, Father Victor (Danny Glover), an old school, no nonsense traditionalist, and Father Ollie (John C. McGinley), a chainsmoking, carb addicted Franciscan, Daniel’s p...

Directed By: Paul Shoulberg

Written By: Paul Shoulberg

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Metascore
Mixed or Average Based on 5 Critic Reviews
46
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60% Mixed
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20% Negative
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Mixed or Average Based on 5 Critic Reviews
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75
Sep 5, 2017
The Good Catholic is a sober, thoughtful and well-made little gem about a young priest torn between his dedication to God and his sudden physical and emotional attraction to an unconventional woman who forces him to question his faith and his purpose. It’s a small film in every way, but I found it riveting.
By Rex Reed FULL REVIEW
60
Sep 7, 2017
Fortunately, Mr. Spicer’s earnest performance bolsters many of the weaker spots in Mr. Shoulberg’s script.
By Monica Castillo FULL REVIEW
50
Sep 7, 2017
An unlikely romantic comedy concerning a young parish priest struggling to discover the true scope of his religious calling, The Good Catholic doesn't so much challenge conventions as reinforce them.
By Justin Lowe FULL REVIEW
40
Sep 7, 2017
Though there’s never any real doubt that the rules of rom-com (even the platonic kind) and the sanctity of Catholicism will be given a once-over, what’s annoying in this otherwise well-meaning movie is how the barbs become a kind of armor against real feeling, and the bland direction offers nothing.
By Robert Abele FULL REVIEW
38
Sep 2, 2017
Despite The Good Catholic‘s interesting macro approach compared to other films of its ilk, it’s far less successful on a micro level.
By Derek Smith FULL REVIEW

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Production Company Pigasus Pictures
Release Date Sep 8, 2017
Duration 1 h 38 m
Rating PG-13
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Tagline What is your passion?
Website http://www.thegoodcatholicmovie.com/
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Awards

Milano International Film Festival Awards (MIFF Awards)
• 1 Win & 4 Nominations
Grove Film Festival, New Jersey
• 1 Win & 3 Nominations
Santa Barbara International Film Festival
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination

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