Jeremiah

Movie / Show Details

Jeremiah is a 1998 Italian-produced drama following the biblical prophet as he receives his divine calling to deliver God’s messages to the people of Jerusalem. Directed by and written by Harry Winer, the film stars Patrick Dempsey as the young prophet, with Klaus Maria Brandauer as Babylon’s King Nebuchadnezzar, Oliver Reed, Leonor Varela, and Vincent Regan in supporting roles. The story traces Jeremiah’s spiritual awakening through visions and his difficult mission to warn the Judeans, exploring his contentious relationship with King Zedekiah and the tragic fall of Jerusalem to the Babylonians.

This single-disc DVD release runs 90 minutes and carries a not-rated designation from Affirm Films. Dempsey delivers an earnest performance as the prophet repeatedly imprisoned and persecuted for his unwavering faith, while Winer’s direction balances Jeremiah’s formative years of divine visions with the political turmoil surrounding his prophecies. Add this biblical drama to your collection at a used price that won’t strain your budget.