Movies like The Ten Commandments
If The Ten Commandments's mix of egypt, israel and moses stayed with you, start here. Each film below was picked from what The Ten Commandments's fans love most, with the reason it belongs on this list.
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Ben-Hur
1959 · Directed by William Wyler · 212 min7.9
Why you'll like itWith Charlton Heston and Martha Scott · Shares: christianity, miracle, judaism · Also history and drama · From the same decade (1950s)
In ancient Judea, a Jewish aristocrat opposing Roman occupation of his homeland reunites with his childhood friend, now a Roman commander — setting in motion a saga of betrayal, adventure, tragedy, revenge, and faith.
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The Greatest Story Ever Told
1965 · Directed by George Stevens · 199 min6.4
Why you'll like itWith Charlton Heston · Shares: christianity, bible, religion · Also drama and history
From his birth in Bethlehem to his death and eventual resurrection, the life of Jesus Christ is given the all-star treatment in this epic retelling.
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David
2025 · Directed by Phil Cunningham · 109 min8.0
Why you'll like itShares: bible, religion, old testament · Also drama and history
From the songs of his mother’s heart to the whispers of a faithful God, David’s story begins in quiet devotion. When the giant Goliath rises to terrorize a nation, a young shepherd armed with only a sling, a few…
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The Bible: In the Beginning...
1966 · Directed by John Huston · 175 min7.3
Why you'll like itShares: bible, old testament, christian film · Also history and drama
Covering only the first 22 chapters of the Book of Genesis, vignettes include: Adam and Eve frolicking in the Garden of Eden until their indulgence in the forbidden fruit sees them driven out; Cain murdering his…
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The Robe
1953 · Directed by Henry Koster · 135 min6.8
Why you'll like itShares: christianity, bible, christian film · Also drama and history · From the same decade (1950s)
Drunk and disillusioned Roman, Marcellus Gallio, wins Jesus' robe in a dice game after the crucifixion. Marcellus has never been a man of faith like his slave, Demetrius, but when Demetrius escapes with the robe,…
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Jesus
1979 · Directed by Peter Sykes · 117 min8.3
Why you'll like itShares: christianity, miracle, bible
Three and a half years of Jesus' ministry, as told in the Gospel of Luke.
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Joseph
1995 · Directed by Roger Young · 185 min8.3
Why you'll like itShares: christianity, bible, ancient egypt
Joseph, favored son of Jacob and great-grandson of Abraham, is sold into slavery by his jealous brothers. Rising to become prime minister of Egypt.
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The Prince of Egypt
1998 · Directed by Brenda Chapman · 99 min7.3
Why you'll like itShares: egypt, moses, bible
The strong bond between two Royal Egyptian brothers is challenged when their chosen responsibilities set them at odds, with extraordinary consequences.
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Joseph: King of Dreams
2000 · Directed by Rob LaDuca · 74 min6.9
Why you'll like itShares: bible, ancient egypt, christian film
In this animated retelling of the story from the Bible's Book of Genesis, Joseph's gift of dream interpretation and his brilliantly colored coat inspires jealousy in his brothers.
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The Nativity Story
2006 · Directed by Catherine Hardwicke · 101 min6.9
Why you'll like itShares: christianity, bible, religion
Mary and Joseph make the hard journey to Bethlehem for a blessed event in this retelling of the Nativity story. This meticulously researched and visually lush adaptation of the biblical tale follows the pair on their…
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Mary Magdalene
2018 · Directed by Garth Davis · 120 min6.3
Why you'll like itShares: christianity, bible, christian film
In the first century, free-spirited Mary Magdalene flees the marriage her family has arranged for her, finding refuge and a sense of purpose in a radical new movement led by the charismatic, rabble-rousing preacher…
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Raiders of the Lost Ark
1981 · Directed by Steven Spielberg · 115 min7.9
Why you'll like itShares: egypt, moses, ten commandments
When Dr. Indiana Jones – the tweed-suited professor who just happens to be a celebrated archaeologist – is hired by the government to locate the legendary Ark of the Covenant, he finds himself up against the entire…