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The Book of Clarence

The Book of Clarence

How far would you go to prove you're not a nobody?

20245.92h 9m

Overview

Streetwise but down-on-his-luck, Clarence is struggling to find a better life for his family, while fighting to free himself of debt. Captivated by the power and glory of the rising Messiah and His apostles, he risks everything to carve his own path to a divine life, and ultimately discovers that the redemptive power of belief may be his only way out.

Directed by Jeymes Samuel
Written by Jeymes Samuel
Produced by Tendo Nagenda, Jeymes Samuel, Jay-Z
Box OfficeBudget: $40.0MRevenue: $6.2M

Top Cast

LaKeith Stanfield

LaKeith Stanfield

Clarence/Thomas

Omar Sy

Omar Sy

Barabbas

RJ Cyler

RJ Cyler

Elijah

David Oyelowo

David Oyelowo

John the Baptist

Alfre Woodard

Alfre Woodard

Mother Mary

Teyana Taylor

Teyana Taylor

Mary Magdalene

Caleb McLaughlin

Caleb McLaughlin

Zeke

James McAvoy

James McAvoy

Pontius Pilate

Benedict Cumberbatch

Benedict Cumberbatch

Benjamin

Anna Diop

Anna Diop

Varinia

Themes & Keywords

christianitycrucifixionjerusalemapostlerags to riches1st centuryjesus christromansescaped slavesreligious satire

About The Book of Clarence

The Book of Clarence is a adventure, comedy, drama film released in 2024 exploring themes of christianity, crucifixion, jerusalem, apostle, rags to riches, 1st century. Directed by Jeymes Samuel, it stars LaKeith Stanfield, Omar Sy, RJ Cyler. Streetwise but down-on-his-luck, Clarence is struggling to find a better life for his family, while fighting to free himself of debt. Captivated by the power and glory of the rising Messiah and His apostles, he risks everything to carve his own path to a divine life, and ultimately discovers that the redemptive power of belief may be his only way out.

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