Search results
- Jesus of Nazareth. James Earl Jones, Laurence Olivier, Christopher Plummer. 1,014 votes. A Franco Zeffirelli-directed miniseries, Jesus of Nazareth is renowned for its meticulous artistic and historically accurate portrayal of the life of Jesus.
- The Passion of the Christ. Jim Caviezel, Monica Bellucci, Maia Morgenstern. 1,029 votes. A controversial yet profoundly impactful film, The Passion of the Christ depicts the final twelve hours of Jesus' life with unflinching realism.
- Ben-Hur. Charlton Heston, Jack Hawkins, Stephen Boyd. 511 votes. A timeless story of vengeance and redemption, Ben-Hur follows the journey of Jewish prince Judah Ben-Hur, who is falsely accused of treason and sentenced to slavery.
- King of Kings. Jeffrey Hunter, Siobhan McKenna, Robert Ryan. 234 votes. This widescreen masterpiece from director Nicholas Ray tells the story of Jesus, played by Jeffrey Hunter, in a grand and sweeping manner that encompasses the historical period in which he lived.
- Ben-Hur (1959) Rent or buy on Amazon Prime Video or Apple TV. Director: William Wyler | Runtime: 3h 27m. Considered one of the finest films ever and the winner of a record-breaking 11 Oscars, Ben-Hur is an epic movie that stars Charlton Heston as Judah Ben-Hur, a Jewish aristocrat who is stripped of his wealth and title and is forced to reclaim his former life by challenging his friend-turned-enemy, Messala (Stephen Boyd), to a chariot race.
- The Gospel of John (2003) Unavailable for streaming. Director: Philip Saville | Runtime: 3h. The Gospel of John is another biblical epic that provides a detailed chronicle of the life and death of Jesus.
- The Visual Bible: Matthew (1993) Stream on Tubi. Director: Regardt van den Bergh | Runtime: 4h 25m. The Visual Bible: Matthew serves as a word-for-word adaptation of the Gospel of Matthew and follows all the major events that occurred in this chapter of the New Testament such as Jesus' birth from the Virgin Mary, all the great miracles that he performed throughout his life, how he met and attained 12 disciples, and ultimately his crucifixion and death on the cross by the Roman Empire before resurrecting from the dead after three days.
- The Visual Bible: Acts (1994) Stream on Pure Flix. Director: Regardt van den Bergh | Runtime: 3h 13m. Directed by Regardt van den Bergh and featuring an all-star cast that includes actors like James Brolin and Dean Jones, The Visual Bible: Acts serves as a word-for-word adaptation of the Acts of the Apostles from the Bible and chronicles all the events that occur in this section of the New Testament, such as Jesus ascending to heaven, Matthias becoming a new apostle and worshiper of Christ after Judas' betrayal, and how Saul's journey to Damascus led him to adopt the Christian faith and change his name to Paul.
1. The Passion of the Christ. 2004 2h 7m R. 7.2 (254K) Rate. 47 Metascore. Depicts the final twelve hours in the life of Jesus of Nazareth, on the day of his crucifixion in Jerusalem. Director Mel Gibson Stars Jim Caviezel Monica Bellucci Maia Morgenstern. 2. Jesus of Nazareth. 1977 4 eps TV-G. 8.5 (25K) Rate. TV Mini Series.
Apr 20, 2019 · Bible stories make for varying cinema. Here are the best Bible movies about Jesus Christ himself... By Rebecca Clough | April 20, 2019 |. Photo: Universal Pictures, Paramount Pictures, Newmarket...
- 10 Risen
- 9 The Greatest Story Ever Told
- 8 Barabbas
- 7 The Passion of The Christ
- 6 Jesus Christ Superstar
- 5 The Jesus Film
- 4 The Miracle Maker
- 3 The Gospel of John
- 2 King of Kings
- 1 Ben-Hur
Risen is a 2016 biblical drama film starring Joseph Fiennes, Tom Felton, Peter Firth, and Cliff Curtis. The film follows a Roman soldier’s search for Yeshua’s (AKA Jesus) body following his resurrection. Clavius (Fiennes) and his aide, Lucius (Felton), are tasked with finding Yeshua’s (Curtis) body after it mysteriously disappears. His soldiers cla...
Released in 1965, The Greatest Story Ever Told is an American epic film produced and directed by George Stevens. The film details the biblical account of Jesus of Nazareth, beginning with the Nativity and following through to the Ascension. The film began as a half-hour radio series in 1947 before Fulton Oursler wrote a novel on it in 1949. Then, 2...
The religious epic film Barabbasreleased in 1961, and expands on the career and life of Barabbas, a prisoner who was chosen instead of Jesus to be pardoned and released at the Passover feast. Anthony Quinn stars as Barabbas, with Silvana Mangano, Katy Jurado, Arthur Kennedy, Harry Andrews, Ernest Borgnine, Vittoria Gassman, and Jack Palance. The fi...
The Passion of the Christ is a 2004 epic Biblical drama film produced, directed, and co-written by Mel Gibson. Jim Caviezel stars as Jesus of Nazareth, with Maia Morgenstern as Mary, mother of Jesus, and Monica Belluci as Mary Magdalene. As per the title, the film covers the final 12 hours before Jesus’s death, known as “the Passion.” The film also...
Jesus Christ Superstar is a 1973 musical drama film based on the 1970 rock opera of the same name. Starring Ted Neeley, Carl Anderson, Yvonne Elliman, and Barry Dennen, the film focuses on the conflict between Judas and Jesus during the latter’s crucifixion week. Following its release, Jesus Christ Superstar received mixed reviews from critics, wit...
Shot on location in Israel, The Jesus Film is a 1979 Biblical drama film chronicling the life of Jesus Christ. Occasionally referred to as the most watched film of all time, The Jesus Film uses the Gospel of Luke as the main inspiration, with sporadic voice-over narration. The film begins with His birth and ends with His resurrection. The film has ...
Released in 1999, The Miracle Maker is a Welsh-Russian stop motion-animated film chronicling the life of Jesus Christ. The main plot is shot entirely in stop-motion, with hand-drawn animated cartoons used for flashbacks, stories, visions, parables, and spiritual encounters. Upon release, The Miracle Maker received positive critical response, with v...
The Gospel of John is a 2003 epic Biblical drama recounting the life of Jesus Christ according to the Gospel of John in the Bible. The film is word-for-word aligned with the American Bible Society’s Good News Bible without additions or omissions. Christopher Plummer serves as the narrator, with Henry Ian Cusick as John. The film is a largely faithf...
King of Kings is an epic religious film directed by Nicholas Ray and released in 1961. The film takes its inspiration from the New Testament, telling the story of Jesus of Nazareth, from his birth and ministry to his death and resurrection. Jeffrey Hunter stars as Jesus, with Robert Ryan, Sibhan McKenna, Vivera Lindfors, Ron Randell, Hurd Hatfield,...
The 1959 epic religious film, Ben-Hur is a remake of the 1925 silent film Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ. With a budget of $15.175 million, the film had the largest budget and set of any other film produced at the time. It was the fastest and highest grossing film of 1959, as well as the second highest-grossing film in history at the time, just behi...
Beginning before the Nativity and extending through the Crucifixion and Resurrection, this mini-series brings to life all of the sweeping drama in the life of Jesus, as told by the Gospels.
People also ask
What is the best movie about Jesus?
What movies retell the life of Christ?
What is Jesus - the film about?
Which movie shows Jesus Christ as a marxist avant-la-lettre?
What makes a good Jesus movie?
What is the story of Jesus Christ based on?
1. The Last Temptation of Christ. 1988 2h 44m R. 7.5 (64K) Rate. 80 Metascore. The life of Jesus Christ, his journey through life as he faces the struggles all humans do, and his final temptation on the cross. Director Martin Scorsese Stars Willem Dafoe Harvey Keitel Barbara Hershey. 2. Monty Python's Life of Brian. 1979 1h 34m R. 8.0 (425K) Rate.
