Movie

Looking for Jesus

★ 5.7(10)19821h 44m

Looking for Jesus is streaming on CG TV STREAMING and MYmovies One in Italy, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Amazon Video and CG TV STREAMING. Availability checked 24 June 2026.

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🇮🇹 Italy

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Director: Luigi Comencini
Release date: 1982-03-03
Runtime: 1h 44m
Language: Italian
Status: Released
Country: France
Studio: Intercontinental Film Company

About Looking for Jesus

Looking for Jesus is a 1982 movie in the Comedy genre, directed by Luigi Comencini, starring Beppe Grillo, Maria Schneider and Fernando Rey. It has a runtime of 1 hour 44 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.7/10 from 10 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Looking for Jesus in Italy — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Cast

Beppe Grillo

Giovanni

Maria Schneider

Francesca

Fernando Rey

Don Filippo

Alexandra Stewart

Madre di Francesca

Ornella Pompei

Angelina

Giuseppe Cederna

Mimo

Daniele Mansi

Ivan

Néstor Garay

Don Gaetano

Memè Perlini

Don Gerardo

Elvira Coppola

Suora inglese

Roberto Della Casa

Carabiniere

Attilio Dottesio

Falegname

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Looking for Jesus in Italy?+

In Italy, you can stream Looking for Jesus on CG TV STREAMING and MYmovies One. It's also available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Amazon Video and CG TV STREAMING.

Is Looking for Jesus on Netflix?+

Looking for Jesus is not on Netflix in Italy right now, but you can stream it on CG TV STREAMING and MYmovies One.

How long is Looking for Jesus?+

Looking for Jesus has a runtime of 1 hour 44 minutes (104 minutes).

Who stars in Looking for Jesus?+

Looking for Jesus stars Beppe Grillo, Maria Schneider, Fernando Rey, Alexandra Stewart and Ornella Pompei.

When did Looking for Jesus come out?+

Looking for Jesus is a 1982 movie directed by Luigi Comencini.

What genre is Looking for Jesus?+

Looking for Jesus is Comedy film.

Who directed Looking for Jesus?+

Looking for Jesus was directed by Luigi Comencini.