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1. The Chosen (2017– )
TV-PG | 54 min | Drama, History
The Chosen is a historical drama based on the life of Jesus and those who knew him. Set against the backdrop of Roman oppression in first-century Israel, the series shares an authentic look at Jesus' revolutionary life and teachings.
Stars: Elizabeth Tabish, Jonathan Roumie, Shahar Isaac, Nick Shakoour
Votes: 47,318
2. Mandy (I) (2018)
Not Rated | 121 min | Action, Fantasy, Horror
The enchanted lives of a couple in a secluded forest are brutally shattered by a nightmarish hippie cult and their demon-biker henchmen, propelling a man into a spiraling, surreal rampage of vengeance.
Director: Panos Cosmatos | Stars: Nicolas Cage, Andrea Riseborough, Linus Roache, Ned Dennehy
Votes: 90,013 | Gross: $1.21M
3. Dogma (1999)
R | 130 min | Adventure, Comedy, Drama
An abortion clinic worker with a special heritage is called upon to save the existence of humanity from being negated by two renegade angels trying to exploit a loop-hole and reenter Heaven.
Director: Kevin Smith | Stars: Ben Affleck, Matt Damon, Linda Fiorentino, Bud Cort
Votes: 228,941 | Gross: $30.65M
4. The Last Temptation of Christ (1988)
R | 164 min | Drama
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, Paul Greco
Votes: 63,338 | Gross: $7.63M
5. Jesus of Nazareth (1977)
TV-G | 96 min | Biography, Drama, History
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.
Stars: Robert Powell, Olivia Hussey, Laurence Olivier, James Mason
Votes: 25,074
6. A Dirty Shame (2004)
NC-17 | 89 min | Comedy
An uptight, middle-aged, repressed woman turns into a sex addict after getting hit on the head, and she then falls into an underground subculture of sex addicts in suburban Baltimore.
Director: John Waters | Stars: Tracey Ullman, Chris Isaak, Selma Blair, Johnny Knoxville
Votes: 13,573 | Gross: $1.34M
7. Quo Vadis (1951)
Not Rated | 171 min | Biography, Drama, Romance
After fierce Roman commander Marcus Vinicius becomes infatuated with beautiful Christian hostage Lygia, he begins to question the tyrannical leadership of the despotic emperor Nero.
Directors: Mervyn LeRoy, Anthony Mann | Stars: Robert Taylor, Deborah Kerr, Leo Genn, Peter Ustinov
Votes: 16,802 | Gross: $24.29M
8. Risen (2016)
PG-13 | 107 min | Action, Drama, History
In 33 AD, a Roman Tribune in Judea is tasked to find the missing body of Jesus Christ, who rose from the dead.
Director: Kevin Reynolds | Stars: Joseph Fiennes, Tom Felton, Peter Firth, Cliff Curtis
Votes: 30,926 | Gross: $36.87M
9. Andrei Rublev (1966)
R | 189 min | Biography, Drama, History
The life, times and afflictions of the fifteenth-century Russian iconographer St. Andrei Rublev.
Director: Andrei Tarkovsky | Stars: Anatoliy Solonitsyn, Ivan Lapikov, Nikolay Grinko, Nikolay Sergeev
Votes: 57,169 | Gross: $0.10M
10. The Robe (1953)
Approved | 135 min | Drama, History, Romance
In the Roman province of Judea during the 1st century, Roman tribune Marcellus Gallio is ordered to crucify Jesus of Nazareth but is tormented by his guilty conscience afterwards.
Director: Henry Koster | Stars: Richard Burton, Jean Simmons, Victor Mature, Michael Rennie
Votes: 11,777 | Gross: $36.00M
11. Paul, Apostle of Christ (2018)
PG-13 | 108 min | Adventure, Biography, Drama
Luke risks his life to visit Paul, who is captive in a Roman prison under Nero's rule. Together, they struggle against a determined emperor and the frailties of the human spirit to live out the Gospel and spread the message to the world.
Director: Andrew Hyatt | Stars: Jim Caviezel, James Faulkner, Olivier Martinez, Joanne Whalley
Votes: 9,952 | Gross: $17.56M
12. Mary Magdalene (2018)
R | 120 min | Biography, Drama, History
Twelve men heard and spread the message of Jesus. Only one woman understood it.
Director: Garth Davis | Stars: Rooney Mara, Joaquin Phoenix, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Tahar Rahim
Votes: 11,590 | Gross: $0.12M
13. The Brand New Testament (2015)
Not Rated | 114 min | Comedy, Fantasy
Did you know that God is alive and lives in Brussels with his daughter?
Director: Jaco Van Dormael | Stars: Pili Groyne, Benoît Poelvoorde, Catherine Deneuve, François Damiens
Votes: 35,057 | Gross: $0.09M
14. Luther (2003)
PG-13 | 123 min | Biography, Drama, History
During the early sixteenth century, idealistic German monk Martin Luther, disgusted by the materialism in the Catholic Church, begins the dialogue that will lead to the Protestant Reformation.
Director: Eric Till | Stars: Joseph Fiennes, Bruno Ganz, Peter Ustinov, Alfred Molina
Votes: 16,016 | Gross: $5.79M
15. Religulous (2008)
R | 101 min | Documentary, Comedy, War
Bill Maher's take on the current state of world religion.
Director: Larry Charles | Stars: Bill Maher, Tal Bachman, Jonathan Boulden, Steven Burg
Votes: 60,270 | Gross: $13.00M
16. Brother Sun, Sister Moon (1972)
PG | 121 min | Biography, Drama, History
Dramatization of events in the life of St. Francis of Assisi from before his conversion experience through his audience with the pope, including his friendship with St. Clare.
Director: Franco Zeffirelli | Stars: Graham Faulkner, Judi Bowker, Leigh Lawson, Kenneth Cranham
Votes: 4,966
17. The Sign of the Cross (1932)
Not Rated | 125 min | Drama, History
A Roman soldier becomes torn between his love for a Christian woman and his loyalty to Emperor Nero.
Director: Cecil B. DeMille | Stars: Fredric March, Claudette Colbert, Elissa Landi, Charles Laughton
Votes: 2,711 | Gross: $5.97M
18. The Miracle Maker (1999)
G | 90 min | Animation, Biography, Drama
The story of Jesus Christ.
Directors: Derek W. Hayes, Stanislav Sokolov | Stars: Ralph Fiennes, Michael Bryant, Julie Christie, Rebecca Callard
Votes: 1,789
19. Apostles (2022)
TV-MA | 83 min | Drama
A scholar claiming to be an apostle to Socrates and Plato, finds it hard to face his end. With the help of his wife and his ex-partner's family, he recruits 12 young men to come to his ... See full summary »
Director: Scud | Stars: Amanwithahat, Simon Athena, Gavin Philip Che, Milo Che
Votes: 101
20. The Queen of Heaven (2025)
196 min | Adventure, Drama, History | Pre-production
The movie portrays the life of the Virgin Mary from the Crucifixion (33AD) till her miraculous departure/death (44AD). It also describes the early years of the Christian Church community.
Director: Yiannis Stravolaimos | Stars: Robert Powell, Yorgo Voyagis, Yorgos Karamihos, Jamie B. Chambers
21. Peter and Paul (1981 TV Movie)
198 min | Biography, Drama, History
Peter the Fisherman and Paul of Tarsus assume leadership of the Church as they struggle against violent opposition to the teachings of Jesus Christ and their own personal conflicts.
Director: Robert Day | Stars: Anthony Hopkins, Robert Foxworth, Eddie Albert, Raymond Burr
Votes: 674
22. The Gospel According to Matthew (1993)
TV-G | 258 min | Adventure, Biography, Drama
The plot follows the birth, preaching, teaching and miracles of Jesus. He preached and lived a radical message of God's Love and was able to heal people of lifelong disabilities and illnesses and was able to command natural phenomena.
Director: Regardt van den Bergh | Stars: Richard Kiley, Bruce Marchiano, Gerrit Schoonhoven, Dawid Minnaar
Votes: 1,079
23. The Visual Bible: Acts (1994 Video)
193 min | Drama, History
A visual interpretation of the Book of Acts of the Apostle from the Bible.
Director: Regardt van den Bergh | Stars: Dean Jones, Henry O. Arnold, Jennifer O'Neill, Francesco Quinn
Votes: 971
24. Unveiled: Surviving La Luz Del Mundo (2022)
TV-MA | 200 min | Documentary, Crime
The light of the world, described as a hermetic and non-traditional Christian and as several members recount the sexual abuse they suffered as minors at the hands of their successive leaders.
Stars: Rhonda Schwartz, Sochil Martin
Votes: 359
25. Apostle Peter and the Last Supper (2012)
88 min | Drama, History
Three days before his execution, the elderly Apostle Peter tells his jailer about his time with Jesus.
Director: Gabriel Sabloff | Stars: Robert Loggia, Bruce Marchiano, Laurence Fuller, Ryan Alosio
Votes: 1,238
26. The Favour, the Watch and the Very Big Fish (1991)
R | 89 min | Comedy
A farce, Hoskins plays a photographer who specializes in religious pictures who searches for a model for Jesus. He does a favor for a friend and finds himself doing a voice track for a ... See full summary »
Director: Ben Lewin | Stars: Bob Hoskins, Jeff Goldblum, Natasha Richardson, Michel Blanc
Votes: 1,181 | Gross: $0.16M
27. El mártir del Calvario (1952)
113 min | Drama, History
Mexican drama that follows the teachings to disciples and events in the life of Jesus Christ, previous and during his passion, then rising from the dead on the third day.
Director: Miguel Morayta | Stars: Enrique Rambal, Manolo Fábregas, Consuelo Frank, Alicia Palacios
Votes: 148
28. The Gospel Road: A Story of Jesus (1973)
G | 93 min | Drama, Music
The story of Jesus, from life to death and resurrection. Filmed on location in Israel, with narration and music by Johnny Cash.
Director: Robert Elfstrom | Stars: Johnny Cash, Robert Elfstrom, June Carter Cash, Larry Lee
Votes: 306
29. Color of the Cross (2006)
PG-13 | 108 min | Drama
A retelling of the events leading up to the crucifixion of Jesus Christ, based on the idea that he was a black man whose death was a racially motivated hate crime.
Director: Jean-Claude La Marre | Stars: Jean-Claude La Marre, Johann John Jean, Adam Green, Jesse Holland
Votes: 377 | Gross: $0.08M
30. Story of Judas (2015)
Not Rated | 99 min | Drama
The last days of Jesus into Jerusalem, from the perspective of an unexpected Judas, presented as the closest of his disciples.
Director: Rabah Ameur-Zaïmeche | Stars: Nabil Djedouani, Mohamed Aroussi, Rabah Ameur-Zaïmeche, Marie Loustalot
Votes: 230
31. Mormon Temple Film (1969)
Drama, Fantasy
Showcases a series of scenes depicting the creation of the world and a dramatization of the travails of Adam and Eve as they are tempted by Lucifer, ejected from the Garden of Eden, and taught by Peter, James, and John.
Director: Judge Whitaker | Stars: Bryce Chamberlain, Ron Frederickson, Gordon Jump, Hank Kester
Votes: 476
32. St. John in Exile (1986)
Not Rated | 92 min | Drama
One of Jesus disciples, John has been punished in exile to the island of Patmos. He is all alone and has time to reflect and tell us about his life, faith and troubles. This is a one man ... See full summary »
Director: Dan Curtis | Star: Dean Jones
Votes: 251
33. The Gospel of Judas (2006 TV Movie)
PG | 87 min | Documentary
One of the most significant discoveries of the twentieth century is revealed in this film.
Director: James Barrat | Stars: Peter Coyote, Sami Temimi, Bahram Aloui, Salah Miled
Votes: 289
34. The Emissary: A Biblical Epic (1997)
Not Rated | 51 min | Drama
This drama follows Saul the angry zealot to Paul the servant of Christ who will pay any price to bring his message to the world.
Director: Robert Marcarelli | Stars: Garry Cooper, Leon Lissek, Kermit Christman, Grant Parsons
Votes: 92
35. The Bible (2018– )
60 min | Documentary, History
Steve Armourae's documentary of the Bible including narration of each of the books.
Star: Stephen Armourae
36. 12 Ordinary Men (2005 TV Movie)
Not Rated | 59 min | Documentary
Twelve men were touched by God in a way no one else had previously experienced. In their quest to spread the Gospel message, the Apostles would witness unimaginable miracles and endure ... See full summary »
Director: David Priest | Stars: Jerry Rose, Craig Blomberg, Gary Habermas, Moyer Hubbard
Votes: 22
37. Stephen's Test of Faith (1998 Video)
Not Rated | 27 min | Short
Twelve-year-old Stephen is mocked and ridiculed for his faith. But that test leads to a new understanding and inner strength that changes his life.
Director: Stephen Yake | Stars: Daniel Kumatz, Henry O. Arnold, Adam Warfield, Adrian Davis
Votes: 65
38. The Power of the Resurrection (1958)
Not Rated | 60 min | Drama
A young man, Facing torture and possibly death for his Christian beliefs, confesses his fears to Peter, who awaits a similar fate. Peter tells him of fear he felt in following Jesus' arrest... See full summary »
Director: Harold D. Schuster | Stars: Richard Kiley, Jon Shepodd, Jan Arvan, Morris Ankrum
Votes: 111
39. Ursula (1978 TV Movie)
110 min | Drama, Romance, War
Switzerland 1523. The mercenary Hansli Gyr returns with his soldiers from Italy to his home in the Oberland. They have fought for the Pope and now find a religious upheaval in Switzerland.
Director: Egon Günther | Stars: Suzanne Stoll, Jörg Reichlin, Matthias Habich, Jutta Hoffmann
Votes: 47
40. Tres en el camino (2004)
148 min | Drama
Three people from Japan, Brazil and Holland, independently visit Santiago de Compostela, Spain in winter, spring and summer. They follow the path that Apostle Saint James took during his pilgrimage there. The trip will change them.
Director: Laurence Boulting | Stars: Carolina Calvo, Gabriel Folgado, Rob Jorritsma, Madoka Mayuzumi
Votes: 20
41. 8: The Mormon Proposition (2010)
R | 80 min | Documentary
A scorching indictment of the Mormon Church's historic involvement in the promotion & passage of California's Proposition 8 and the Mormon religion's secretive, decades-long campaign against LGBT human rights.
Directors: Reed Cowan, Steven Greenstreet | Stars: Spencer Jones, Tyler Barrick, Dustin Lance Black, Linda Williams Stay
Votes: 1,273 | Gross: $0.10M
42. A Polite Bribe (2013)
Not Rated | 83 min | Documentary
For the first time, learn how one man's vision kept the early Christian movement together. How one man defied the very followers of Jesus himself... and in the end left his homeland to conquer an Empire.
Director: Robert Orlando | Stars: Paul Achtemeieir, Jeffrey J. Bütz, Dominick Crossan, Bart D. Ehrman
Votes: 17
43. Secrets of Mary Magdalene (2006 Video)
Not Rated | 48 min | Documentary
Secrets of Mary Magdalene strips away the veils of history to reveal the flesh and blood woman who served as Jesus' foremost apostle and possibly the love of his life. Based on the ... See full summary »
Director: Rob Fruchtman | Stars: Marisa Berenson, Spartok Genev, Tsvetomiva Stefanova
Votes: 97
44. Life of St. Paul (1938)
Not Rated | 120 min | Adventure, Biography, Drama
Multi-part dramatization of the life of St. Paul.
Director: Norman Walker | Stars: Neal Arden, Josephine Wilson, George Hayes, Charles Oliver
Votes: 26
45. María Magdalena, pecadora de Magdala (1946)
95 min | Drama, History
Director: Miguel Contreras Torres | Stars: Medea de Novara, Luis Alcoriza, Tito Junco, José Baviera
Votes: 33
46. Patmos (1985)
Not Rated | 72 min | Drama, History
The elderly apostle John lives as a prisoner in the penal colony on the island of Patmos, where he gets inspiration to write the Book of Revelation.
Director: Jimmy Murphy | Stars: Louis Rolston, Mark Mulholland, Joe McPartland, John Hewitt
Votes: 37
47. El beso de Judas (1954)
90 min | Drama, History
The story of Judas's betrayal of Christ.
Director: Rafael Gil | Stars: Rafael Rivelles, Francisco Rabal, Gérard Tichy, Fernando Sancho
Votes: 68
48. Irmãos de Fé (2004)
105 min | Drama
Priest Marcelo Rossi visits a juvenile correction center, and gives Paulo, one of the interns, a Bible. He starts reading the story of St. Paul.
Director: Moacyr Góes | Stars: Thiago Lacerda, Marcelo Rossi, Othon Bastos, Phellipe Haagensen
Votes: 78
49. Apostle: A gentle knight in Brutalia
87 min | Drama
Apostol, a talented young poet suffers from severe headaches for a long time now, which makes him unable to work. Guided in his dreams by his idols - Apollinaire and Debelyanov. Apostol ... See full summary »
Director: Peter Ivanov-Rusev | Stars: Georgi Gotsin, Stanka Kalcheva, Katalin Stareishinska, Ovanes Torosian
50. The Departure
Drama, History | Announced
In 67 AD, a brutal Roman soldier's life is changed when he is given the task of guarding the Apostle Paul in order to learn where the Christians congregate.