The Greatest Story Ever Told

Where to Watch The Greatest Story Ever Told (1965) (Legally)

Only once in a lifetime... an entertainment so rich... an experience so rewarding...
Apr 9, 1965 US 199 min G
6.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
213 votes
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What to expect (spoiler-free)

Planning a movie night? This is a spoiler-free snapshot of “ (1965).

Expect a Drama, History blend, with a runtime close to 199 minutes.

Audience signals on TMDB currently show an average rating of 6.4/10 from about 213 votes.

The listed certification for some regions is “ (ratings vary by country).

Topics & keywords

christianity, religion and supernatural, crucifixion, bible, biography, resurrection, religion, religious film, jesus christ, christian film, admiring

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Plot

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. Major aspects of Christ's life are touched upon, including the execution of all the newborn males in Egypt by King Herod; Christ's baptism by John the Baptist; and the betrayal by Judas after the Last Supper that eventually leads to Christ's crucifixion and miraculous return.

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Main cast

Michael Anderson Jr.
as James the Younger
Carroll Baker
as Veronica
Ina Balin
as Martha of Bethany
Richard Conte
as Barabbas
Joanna Dunham
as Mary Magdalene
José Ferrer
as Herod Antipas
Van Heflin
as Bar Amand
Charlton Heston
as John the Baptist