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Jesus (2018)
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Genre: Drama
Country: Brazil
Duration: 60 min.
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Story:
Jesus is their apostles spread the peace and respect wherever they go. Performing miracles and arousing the wrath of Jewish priests until condemned to crucifixion for them.
Style:
christian film, touching, epic, serious, captivating, emotional, realistic, novela, surprise ending
Plot:
jesus, roman, christianity, temptation, clergy, religions or cults, heroes, religion, miraculous event, sin, christian, society, bible, hopes, ancient rome, death of protagonist, resurrection, last supper, leadership, blood, synagogue, judaism, serf, adam and eve, peace ...
Place:
palestine
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Most similar movies to Jesus
The list contains related movies ordered by similarity. Recommendation engine sorted out serious, biblical, christian film and captivating films and TV series with plots about religion, religions or cults, society, christianity, hopes, bible and faith mostly in Drama, History and Biography genres. Some movies like Jesus: The Passion of the Christ (2004), In the Beginning (2000), Genesis (2021), The Nativity (2010), St. Peter (2005). The matching attributes are highlighted in bold.
Genre: Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 127 min.
Story:
"The Passion of the Christ" is a film about the last 12 hours in the life of Jesus. Director Mel Gibson received much criticism from critics and audiences for his explicit depiction of and focus on violence and on christs suffering, ...
Style:
biblical, christian film, controversial, spiritual, brutal ...
Audience:
chick flick, manly, adult
Plot:
jesus, christianity, jesus christ, redemption, religion, religious, bible, torture, suffering, betrayal, death, roman ...
Time:
ancient times, year 2004, 2000s, 1930s, 1st century ...
Place:
holy land, jerusalem, greece, ancient greece, middle east ...
Similarity:
100%
Genre: Biography, Drama, History
Country: UK, Italy
Duration: 96 min.
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Passion, beauty, and brilliant storytelling are all on display in this six-hour-plus epic from Italian director Franco Zeffirelli. Robert Powell is superb in the title role, and with the overwhelming success of this TV movie throughout the world, ...
Style:
biblical, epic, serious, atmospheric, period piece ...
Plot:
jesus, christianity, jesus christ, faith, self sacrifice, christian, new testament, religion, prophet, bible, apostle, god or devil ...
Time:
1st century, biblical epic, 1930s
Place:
holy land, jerusalem, ancient greece, italy, tibet ...
Similarity:
100%
Genre: Adventure, Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 189 min.
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Biblical tales from the books of Genesis and Exodus, including the stories of Abraham's devotion and Joseph's betrayal.
Style:
biblical, serious, christian film, captivating, epic ...
Plot:
bible, moses, heroic mission, human spirit, religions or cults, hopes, rescue, danger, redemption, state affairs, imaginary, desert ...
Place:
egypt, middle east, africa
Similarity:
100%
181
Genre: Drama
Country: Brazil
Duration: 60 min.
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Story:
The story of the first 2,300 years of humanity and recounts events exclusively from that period. The plot begins by giving us a greater understanding of why we exist and how we turned from perfection to imperfection. The origin of all social and ...
Style:
anthology, novela, biblical, epic, disturbing ...
Plot:
religion, bible, legends and myths, fight, christian, christianity, flood, noah's ark, heroes, heaven, historical event, rescue ...
Time:
biblical epic
Similarity:
45%
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Genre: Drama
Country: UK, Canada
Duration: 120 min.
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Story:
Four-part drama revealing the human story beneath the classic biblical tale, from the courtship of Mary and Joseph in Nazareth to the birth of Jesus in a Bethlehem stable.
Style:
biblical, captivating, serious, psychological, realistic ...
Plot:
bible, miraculous event, prophecy, jesus christ, religions or cults, pregnancy, childbirth, love and romance, hopes, couples, society, christmas ...
Time:
1st century b.c.
Place:
holy land
Similarity:
37%
3K
Genre: Biography, Drama, History
Country: Italy, Germany, USA, France, Spain, Czech Republic, Netherlands, UK, Malta, Morocco
Duration: 77 min.
TV show
Story:
The film is notable for presenting a more human Jesus, compared to more solemn portrayals in earlier films; here Jesus laughs and cries like anyone else. Among other things, he weeps at Joseph’s funeral, throws stones in Lake Galilee when meeting ...
Style:
biblical, epic, christian film, serious, realistic ...
Plot:
jesus christ, jesus, bible, christianity, religions or cults, hopes, sin, faith, death of protagonist, judaism, belief in god, christian ...
Time:
1st century
Place:
palestine
Similarity:
18%
641
Genre: Drama
Country: Italy
Duration: 197 min.
Story:
Saint Peter, a reluctant but passionate leader, from the crucifixion of Jesus to his own. The film's first half dramatizes the New Testament's "Acts": early fear, the renewal of Pentecost, Saul's conversion, the decision to ...
Style:
captivating, serious, emotional, epic, biblical ...
Plot:
bible, forbidden love, chosen one, human spirit, apostle, martyr, discrimination, society, hopes, political unrest, cause and meaning, miraculous event ...
Time:
1st century
Place:
holy land
Similarity:
33%
Genre: Drama
Country: UK, Italy
Duration: 360 min.
TV show
Story:
Story of Moses. Originally a TV Miniseries recut for theaters
Style:
biblical, epic, serious, realistic, atmospheric ...
Plot:
moses, bible, desert, ancient history, old testament, faith, bare chested male, migration, pharaoh, exodus, myth, religious ...
Place:
holy land, egypt, middle east, africa
Similarity:
33%
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Genre: Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 167 min.
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Story:
When an oracle prophesizes that a child will become Prince of Egypt, a time of danger approaches the kingdom. The Egyptian Pharaoh orders the massacre of all newborn males. But one child, Moses-the son of a Hebrew slave-escapes certain death when he ...
Style:
biblical, serious, epic, exciting
Plot:
bible, hopes, destiny, religion, rescue, human spirit, against the odds, danger, redemption, imaginary, leadership, heroes ...
Time:
biblical epic
Place:
egypt, middle east, africa
Similarity:
33%
Genre: Drama, Music
Country: USA
Duration: 93 min.
Story:
Johnny Cash appears in and narrates this version of the story of Jesus' life, death and resurrection.
Style:
captivating, realistic, serious, atmospheric, biblical
Plot:
jesus, faith, jesus christ, biopic, righting the wronged, religions or cults, ambition, heroes, music, society, hopes, unfulfillment ...
Time:
1st century
Place:
holy land, middle east, israel
Similarity:
33%
Genre: Drama, History
Country: UK
Duration: 43 min.
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Story:
Explore the story of Jesus Christ through a unique lens: the people in his life who were closest to him. Each of the eight chapters is told from the perspective of different biblical figures, all of whom played a pivotal role in Jesus’ life ...
Style:
biblical, serious, thought provoking, captivating, soap opera ...
Plot:
jesus, bible, ancient mystery, apostle, storytelling, religion, religious faith, bible story, life, religious, destiny, ancient ...
Time:
biblical epic, 1st century
Similarity:
32%
Genre: Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 104 min.
Story:
When Tragedy Strikes three Families, their Destiny forces them on a coverging path and mercy as the challenges of their fate could also resurrect their beliefs
Style:
touching, realistic, captivating, serious, atmospheric ...
Plot:
clergy, christian, christianity, family life, parents and children, religions or cults, penance, family values, society, hopes, salvation, family relations ...
Similarity:
32%
Genre: Drama, History
Country: USA
Duration: 88 min.
Story:
The film portrays Saint Peter reflecting on his time with Jesus and his fellow Apostles during his final imprisonment in Rome. In particular, Peter attempts to convert one of his jailers, Martinian, by relating the life, teachings, and sacrifice of ...
Style:
serious, captivating, biblical, realistic, uplifting ...
Plot:
faith, apostle, christian, miraculous event, jesus, christianity, clergy, bible, roman empire, redemption, heroes, rise to the top ...
Time:
1st century
Place:
rome italy
Similarity:
32%
Genre: Drama
Country: Brazil
Duration: 69 min.
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Story:
After the death of Joshua, the Hebrew people begin to "go their own way", turning their backs on God and beginning to worship pagan gods. But when the prophet Jeremiah tries to warn them, his own people try to stone him, calling him a ...
Style:
novela, saga, historical drama, biblical, captivating ...
Plot:
religious, jewish history, babylon, religious conflict, jewish man, lifestyle, jewish culture, jewish life, religion, religious faith, election, faith ...
Place:
jerusalem
Similarity:
31%
Genre: Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 91 min.
Story:
The Book of Ruth, is a triumphant love story in the face of adversity. This selfless journey of love and devotion is seen through the eyes of a young widow. Choosing to leave her homeland of Moab, she follows her mother-in-law Naomi to Israel after ...
Style:
sentimental, serious, touching, biblical, realistic ...
Plot:
bible, family relations, love affair, true love, interracial relations, rise to the top, love and romance, life turned upside down, hopes, society, starting over, state affairs ...
Place:
holy land
Similarity:
31%
Genre: Drama, History
Country: UK
Duration: 30 min.
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Story:
Follows Christ's last days and crucifixion.
Style:
serious, realistic, thought provoking, harsh, biblical
Plot:
jesus, crucifixion of jesus, religion, controversy, crucifix, bible, culture clash, death, life philosophy, powerful ending, false accusation, brutality ...
Place:
holy land, jerusalem
Similarity:
31%
Genre: Biography, Drama, History
Country: Canada, UK
Duration: 180 min.
Story:
A word for word depiction of the life of Jesus Christ from the Good News Translation Bible as recorded in the Gospel of John.
Style:
biblical, serious, atmospheric, christian film, mysterious ...
Plot:
bible, religion, christian, jesus christ, miraculous event, clergy, hopes, faith, jesus, tragic hero, false accusation, heroic mission ...
Time:
1st century, year 2003
Place:
rome italy
Similarity:
31%
Genre: Drama
Country: Italy, Germany, France, USA, Czech Republic, Netherlands, UK
Duration: 96 min.
Story:
It is 90 AD, and the Roman Empire is being run by the Emperor Domitian, who has declared himself to be God and ruler over heaven and earth. The Christians, who do not recognize his divinity, are a thorn in his side and he is having them cruelly ...
Style:
epic, christian film, serious, sincere, futuristic ...
Plot:
apostle, bible, jesus christ, apocalypse, christianity, heroic mission, faith, redemption, historical figure, danger, society, hopes ...
Time:
1st century, 90s, 21st century
Place:
rome italy
Similarity:
30%
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Genre: Drama
Country: South Africa
Duration: 116 min.
Story:
Frank Rautenbach leads a strong cast as Angus Buchan, a Zambian farmer of Scottish heritage, who leaves his farm in the midst of political unrest and racially charged land reclaims and travels south with his family to start a better life in KwaZulu ...
Style:
christian film, serious, sincere, emotional, realistic ...
Audience:
date night
Plot:
farm, christian, faith, starting over, human spirit, friendship, political unrest, hopes, religions or cults, social differences, christianity, religious ...
Time:
20th century, 80s
Place:
africa, south africa
Similarity:
30%
Genre: Biography, Drama, History
Country: USA
Duration: 138 min.
Story:
The life story of Jesus is told from his humble birth through his teachings, crucifixion and ultimate resurrection.
Style:
uplifting, biblical, captivating, historical drama, inspirational ...
Plot:
jesus, jesus christ, christianity, bible, tragic hero, crucifixion of jesus, prophet, religions or cults, clergy, faith, religion, christian ...
Time:
1st century
Place:
holy land
Similarity:
30%
Genre: Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 90 min.
Story:
'THE PERFECT STRANGER' tells the story of Nikki, a troubled attorney who one day receives a mysterious dinner invitation from a man claiming to be Jesus of Nazareth. Throughout their evening of conversation, arguments and spirited debate, ...
Style:
sincere, serious, realistic, emotional, touching ...
Plot:
religions or cults, society, hopes, legal action, faith, christian, christianity, religion, stranger, change of heart, discussion, female protagonist ...
Time:
21st century
Similarity:
30%
Genre: Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 85 min.
Story:
When five strangers with nothing in common come together at a remote roadside eatery, they place their orders with the diner's omniscient owner, who seems to know everything about them ... and is eerily reminiscent of Jesus Christ.
Style:
christian film, tense, uplifting, realistic, serious ...
Audience:
family friendly
Plot:
christian, faith, belief in god, jesus, human spirit, self discovery, mysterious place, religions or cults, introspection, hopes, society, human nature ...
Time:
21st century
Place:
usa, xian
Similarity:
30%
Genre: Drama
Country: Sweden, Denmark, Norway, Finland, Iceland
Duration: 168 min.
Story:
Members of a devout Christian congregation try to start a new life in Palestine.
Style:
contemplative, realistic, serious, touching, emotional ...
Plot:
religion, emigration, young love, marriage, love, religious fanaticism, brainwashing, world war one, scandinavian culture, christianity, poverty, village life ...
Time:
19th century, year 1996
Place:
palestine, holy land, europe, middle east, eastern europe
Similarity:
30%
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3K
Genre: Biography, Drama, Family, History
Country: USA
Duration: 117 min.
Story:
This classic film portrays 3½ years of Jesus' ministry as told in the Gospel of Luke from the Good News and King James translations of the Bible. Producer John Heyman created a film so true-to-life, you will feel like you are in first-century ...
Style:
biblical, christian film, inspirational, independent film, serious ...
Plot:
jesus, christianity, bible, jesus christ, christian, ancient, religious, faith, ancient history, miraculous event, biopic, biblical stories ...
Time:
1st century, ancient times, year 1979, biblical epic
Similarity:
30%
Genre: Drama
Country: Canada
Duration: 82 min.
Story:
When loved ones are murdered, Elijah’s beliefs are compromised as he considers revenge. But a visit with Joseph and Mary may offer a new perspective.
Style:
biblical, uplifting, sincere, serious, realistic ...
Plot:
jesus, christianity, family relations, religions or cults, mother son relationship, meaning of life, life is a bitch, parents and children, ancient history, religion, society, death ...
Time:
1st century
Similarity:
30%
13K
Genre: Action, Drama, War
Country: UK, USA
Duration: 44 min.
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Story:
The Bible comes to life in History Channel's epic new miniseries. From Genesis to Revelation, these unforgettable stories unfold through live action and cutting-edge computer-generated imagery, offering new insight into famous scenes and iconic ...
Style:
biblical, spiritual, serious, captivating, historical drama ...
Plot:
jesus, christian, bible, faith, myth, religious, catholic, christianity, old testament, ancient history, saint, world history ...
Time:
1st century, biblical epic, 2010s
Similarity:
30%
Genre: Drama
Country: USA
TV show
Story:
Jesus Christ goes from being born in a manger to the proclaimed King of the Jews. Walk where He walked, see what He did, and stand where He died. What made Him more than just a man in the eyes of some, but an impostor to others.
Style:
biblical, spiritual, psychological, captivating, thought provoking ...
Plot:
jesus, faith, religious, religion, life, belief in god, religious faith, messiah, sacrifice, redemption, resurrection, crucifix ...
Place:
jerusalem, palestine
Similarity:
29%
Genre: Drama
Country: Italy, France
Duration: 115 min.
Story:
Investigates the life a young man who has decided to enter a Jesuit monastery in Venice, but is then overcome by agonizing doubts before his ordination.
Style:
serious, realistic, captivating
Plot:
monastery, introspection, lifestyle, teaching the ways of the world, religions or cults, society, clergy, starting over, hopes, obedience, christianity, self doubt ...
Time:
21st century
Place:
europe, venice, italy
Similarity:
29%
Genre: Drama, Fantasy
Country: USA, South Korea
Duration: 111 min.
Story:
Tells the story of Jesus Christ at age seven as he and his family depart Egypt to return home to Nazareth. Told from his childhood perspective, it follows young Jesus as he grows into his religious identity.
Style:
biblical, emotional, touching, serious, realistic ...
Plot:
jesus, christian, youth, journey, family relations, gospel, society, parents and children, family life, young heroes, religious, messiah ...
Time:
1st century
Place:
holy land, egypt, israel, palestine
Similarity:
29%
655
Genre: Drama
Country: Spain
Duration: 98 min.
Story:
The Three Wise Kings travel in search of the Messiah, with unexpected obstacles on the way.
Style:
serious, sincere, captivating, slow cinema, aesthetic ...
Plot:
hopes, journey, religions or cults, family relations, uninvited guest, society, pregnancy, life turned upside down, ancient history, angel, jesus christ, jesus ...
Place:
catalonia
Similarity:
28%
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