Commandments (1997)
Overview
Seth Warner has reached the end of his rope. Ever since his wife died two years earlier, his world has been in turmoil. He is despondent, his career has fallen apart, even his house has been destroyed. There seems to be nothing left for him to live for. Confused and angry after two years of suffering, he finally directs his wrath at God from the rooftop of his apartment building in New York City. In the midst of a wild thunderstorm he demands to know why he has been betrayed by the god he has believed in and honored his whole life. God's answer is to strike down Seth's dog in a bolt of lightning. Pushed beyond his limits, Seth decides to respond to his years of torment by breaking each of the biblical Ten Commandments.
Where to watch Commandments
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home | Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video, Sky, YouTube | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube |
| Canada | — | Apple TV, YouTube, Amazon Video | Apple TV, YouTube, Amazon Video |
| Australia | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube, Fetch TV | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube |
| Ireland | — | Apple TV, Sky, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
| New Zealand | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
| France | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
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What is Commandments about?
Seth Warner has reached the end of his rope. Ever since his wife died two years earlier, his world has been in turmoil. He is despondent, his career has fallen apart, even his house has been destroyed. There seems to be nothing left for him to live for. Confused and angry after two years of suffering, he finally directs his wrath at God from the rooftop of his apartment building in New York City. In the midst of a wild thunderstorm he demands to know why he has been betrayed by the god he has believed in and honored his whole life. God's answer is to strike down Seth's dog in a bolt of lightning. Pushed beyond his limits, Seth decides to respond to his years of torment by breaking each of the biblical Ten Commandments. Commandments is a Comedy, Drama, Romance movie, released on 1997-05-02, runtime 88 minutes.
Is Commandments worth watching?
TMDB users rate Commandments 5.0 out of 10 from 19 ratings. Reviews are mixed.
Where can I watch Commandments?
In the United States, Commandments can be rented from Apple TV and Google Play Movies. The table on this page lists 6 more countries. Movie World also lists online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
Daniel Taplitz
Cast
- Aidan Quinn as Seth Warner
- Courteney Cox as Rachel Luce
- Anthony LaPaglia as Harry Luce
- Alice Drummond as Mrs. Mann
- Pamela Gray as Melissa Murphy
- Joanna Going as Karen Warner
- Peter Jacobson as Banker
- Amy Sedaris as Scholar
- Tom Aldredge as Mr. Mann
- Michael Badalucco as Detective
- John Tormey as Desk Sergeant
- Jack Gilpin as Gordon Bloom
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