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Apostasy

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97% Tomatometer 34 Reviews 85% Popcornmeter 100+ Ratings
Jehovah's Witnesses, Alex, Luisa, and their mother, are united in their devotion. But as Luisa starts to question the advice of the elders, she makes a transgression that leaves the whole family in fear of God's wrath.

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Joseph Walsh Time Out Aug 22, 2018
4/5
It is a quietly brilliant work that balances the conflicts of three women, and the trio of actresses playing them give stunning performances. Go to Full Review
Nikki Baughan Sight & Sound Aug 1, 2018
The proselytising is measured not in rally cries but in quiet, introspective moments. Go to Full Review
Simran Hans Observer (UK) Jul 29, 2018
4/5
Kokotajlo presents this world from the perspective of somebody who has experienced and understands it. Go to Full Review
Kat Halstead Common Sense Media Aug 26, 2024
Starkly lit, and populated with drab browns and grays, the oppressive, claustrophobic settings mirror the sense of joylessness and sacrifice expected of the three women at the center of this story. Go to Full Review
Jim Ross TAKE ONE Magazine Feb 13, 2020
Armageddon may not come during APOSTASY, but Kokotajlo's film chronicles the destruction of smaller and more personal worlds in a manner that grips from genesis to final revelations. Go to Full Review
Jason Best Movie Talk Mar 12, 2019
4/5
This is a highly impressive feature debut for writer-director Daniel Kokotajlo, who draws on his insight and experiences as a former Jehovah's Witness to create a sensitive exploration of faith and family, freedom and community. Go to Full Review
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Mar 16, 2019 Apostasy is an impressive and sensitive exploration into the life of a Jehovahâ(TM)s Witness. Director Kokotajlo presents the devastating drama from an understanding viewpoint. Although slow at times, this is an insight worth persisting with. See more
Leia M Mar 6, 2019 Amazing movie with extraordinary insight into human behavior and cultish beliefs. Amazing acting. Makes me feel less than wise when I see express so well the truths of life. See more
Han S Feb 3, 2019 A very powerful film that takes you inside a hidden world and tells a heartbreaking and believable tale with compassion. The performances are outstanding. See more
Draco L Jan 11, 2019 This movie exaggerates a bit, the elders are not cold hearted, & they make the JW girls look like Amish in the way they look stone face & their dress or clothing, I have been studying with the JW for over a year, & have spoken to those that were disfellowshipped & reinstated, & they told me the elders are sincere, kind, & reasonable, it usually takes about one year, if the person is sincerely sorry for immoral acts, this girl in the movie was not. Plus they make the mother look like a stone face boring freak; JW do not steal children nor they force their own to love God or follow his commandments, this movie was ok but exaggerated, plus no elder would flirt with any girl the first year he is there or court her when he is new. They also made the people look like boring stone face Amish or Mormons, sorry but the JW I know dress nicely stylish, & do not act like stone face Amish boring people. See more
Finn L Nov 12, 2018 A movie that compels you to think. Terrifying, and a must watch!
Hermione L Oct 22, 2018 The evils of religions exposed and that's just the tip of the iceberg.
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Movie Info

Synopsis Jehovah's Witnesses, Alex, Luisa, and their mother, are united in their devotion. But as Luisa starts to question the advice of the elders, she makes a transgression that leaves the whole family in fear of God's wrath.
Director
Daniel Kokotajlo
Producer
Andrea Cornwell, Marcie MacLellan
Screenwriter
Daniel Kokotajlo
Production Co
Frank & Lively, Zelig Sound, Oldgarth Media
Genre
Drama
Original Language
British English
Release Date (Streaming)
Jun 5, 2018
Runtime
1h 35m
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