Popemobile
Released just last year. Popemobile is a comedy film. directed by Sylvain Estibal. At just 86 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Kad Merad, Myriam Tekaïa, and Julia Vignali
Synopsis
To mark his recent appointment, the new Pope prepares for a tour of Latin America, only to find that the Vatican is bankrupt. A rich Mexican woman offers to help out. In return for financing his trip, she demands he attends an event in his honour in the city of Ciudad Juarez – Mexico’s capital of crime. The “guardian angel” turns out to be a drug trafficker, and when she discovers that a lookalike Pope has been sent in his place, confusion, laughter and unexpected chaos ensue.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 13, 2025
5 months ago
Runtime
1h 26m
86 minutes total
User Rating
3.0/10
Mixed (15 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
Belgium
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Director
Top Cast
Kad Merad
as Slim / Barnabé VI
Myriam Tekaïa
as Françoise
Julia Vignali
as Présentatrice TV
Carlo Basabe
as Ange
Boris Shoemann
as Cardinal Parcinkus
Agustín Ocegueda
as Chucky
Guillermo Navarro
as Père Ramirez
Guillermo León
as Choulakis
Bruno Mestri
as Cardinal Costello
Javier De la Vega
as Don Douglas
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- Tessalit Productions
- Furyo Films
- Novak Prod
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Popemobile about?
To mark his recent appointment, the new Pope prepares for a tour of Latin America, only to find that the Vatican is bankrupt. A rich Mexican woman offers to help out. In return for financing his tr...
Who directed Popemobile?
Popemobile was directed by Sylvain Estibal.
How long is Popemobile?
Popemobile has a runtime of 1 hours and 26 minutes (86 minutes total).
When was Popemobile released?
Popemobile was released on August 13, 2025 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Popemobile?
The main cast of Popemobile includes Kad Merad, Myriam Tekaïa, Julia Vignali, Carlo Basabe, Boris Shoemann.