The Highlands -bred filmmaker, who wrote and directed the 1999 movie, did not own the rights to the movie. He had tried three times over the years to buy the rights to “Dogma” from disgraced producer Harvey Weinstein and his brother Bob Weinstein — first offering $250,000, then $500,000, then $1 million — but they refused.

The rights to the Matt Damon and Ben Affleck religious comedy were owned by Bob and Harvey Weinstein, making it almost impossible to watch legally for the past few years

The 25th anniversary theatrical release of Kevin Smith's religious satire Dogma, which starred Ben Affleck and Matt Damon, has been set for June 5. AMC Theatres and Iconic Events Releasing plan a national tour in 25 cities for the limited release after Smith regained the rights to Dogma from one-time owner and producer Harvey Weinstein.