Dogma

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1999,

2h 10m,

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Two fallen angels who were ejected from paradise find themselves banned in Wisconsin. They are now headed for New Jersey where they find a loophole that can get them back into heaven. The only catch is that it will destroy humanity. A group bands together to stop them.

Critics Consensus

Provocative and audacious, Dogma is an uneven but thoughtful religious satire that's both respectful and irreverent.

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Bilge Ebiri

New York Magazine/Vulture

Jun 9, 2025

What makes Dogma unique is that it’s Smith’s voice attempting to know the mind of God.

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Todd McCarthy

Variety

Mar 19, 2008

A very vulgar pro-faith comedy rather than a sacrilegious goof, Dogma is an extraordinarily uneven film that significant cutting might be able to transform into a playable one.

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Jonathan Rosenbaum

Chicago Reader

Mar 19, 2008

I couldn't care less whether Smith's metaphysical conceits about the war between Good and Evil are those of a devout believer or an atheist. The bottom line is that they're puerile.

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Jeffrey Peterson

Geek Vibes Nation

Jan 6, 2026

Dogma criticizes all religious sects of Western society, from Catholics to Protestants to Agnostics. Whether you’re a believer, denier, or contrarian, Smith has more than a few words for you.

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Joshua Ryan

FandomWire

Dec 13, 2025

7/10

Boasting an impressive cast of A-list actors and respected performers, Kevin Smith’s cult classic Dogma is a strange, juvenile, and surprisingly intelligent spoof of the Catholic religion.

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Caitlin Kennedy

Simply Cinema (Substack)

Sep 24, 2025

7/10

Some might argue that Dogma lacks the polish of other films in Smith’s filmography — again, criticisms of its more juvenile humor are common. I would counter that it only adds to the film’s humanity. The divine can withstand a little humor and simplicity.

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Hagrid S

Mar 16, 2019

A very funny religious satire that pokes fun at religion and yet also respects religion as well. Matt Damon and Ben Affleck do well in the comedy and I wish they would do another Kevin Smith film soon because I enjoyed seeing Ben Affleck in Mallrats as well.

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Draco S

Nov 25, 2018

"Buddy Jesus" isn't as good as "Fig Jesus"

Finn M

Nov 16, 2018

I haven't seen it in almost 20 years and it's still as fresh as once it came out. Well almost. Linda Fiorenting plays our heroin the many times great grand niece of Jesus Christ and must prevent our bad angels from getting home. Easier said than done one would think. Its fun, fast and easily able to get got up in.With at the time when the Catholic church had no tolerance for such blasphemy or language. Watch it and enjoy it's great for an easy watch

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Harry P

Sep 10, 2018

Great cast, great writing and a lot of good views on christian beliefs. While its easy to just focus on the antics of Jay and Silent bob, the main cast pulls off great dialogue that makes the viewer re-watch different scenes

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Han S

Aug 30, 2018

Dogma is again Kevin Smith at his wittiest. This film will probably offend the theist but it's quite funny when it should be and doesn't hold back. In fact the ending is almost borderline crazy. Featuring a host of cameos as expected in Smith's films Dogma is a ripe comedy from the last months of the 90s. If you like comedy films which hold no punches then Dogma should be on your watch list.

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Leia S

Aug 10, 2018

Dogma is again Kevin Smith at his wittiest. This film will probably offend the theist but it's quite funny when it should be and doesn't hold back. In fact the ending is almost borderline crazy. Featuring a host of cameos as expected in Smith's films Dogma is a ripe comedy from the last months of the 90s. If you like comedy films which hold no punches then Dogma should be on your watch list.

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Synopsis

Two fallen angels who were ejected from paradise find themselves banned in Wisconsin. They are now headed for New Jersey where they find a loophole that can get them back into heaven. The only catch is that it will destroy humanity. A group bands together to stop them.

Director: Kevin Smith
Producer: Scott Mosier
Screenwriter: Kevin Smith
Distributor: Lionsgate Films
Production Co: STK Productions, View Askew Productions
Rating: R (Sex-Related Dialogue|Crude Humor|Some Drug Content|Strong Language|Violence)
Genre: Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Nov 12, 1999, Wide
Rerelease Date (Theaters): Jun 5, 2025
Release Date (DVD): Dec 17, 2002
Box Office (Gross USA): $30.7M
Runtime: 2h 10m
Sound Mix: Dolby SR, Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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