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Genre: Drama
Country: France, Belgium, Morocco
Duration: 110 min.
Story:
In Nazareth in Galilee, at the time of Roman emperor Augustus and of the king of Jews Herod, lives a simple young woman, Mary, between the love of her parents, of her fiancé Joseph the carpenter, and of her fellow citizens. One day, a dazzling ...
Style:
biblical, historical drama, inspirational, uplifting, period piece ...
Plot:
jesus, bible, religious, faith, divine intervention, miraculous event, spiritual journey, christian, devotional, faith based, roman empire, prophecy ...
Time:
1st century
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Genre: Drama
Country: UK, Canada
Duration: 120 min.
TV show
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
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Genre: Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 115 min.
Story:
Takes place at the Passover and the days that follow the crucifixion. A mix of scripture and Christian legend woven to try and create a more complete picture. It follows Longinus as the Roman soldier who put the spear to Jesus on the cross.
Style:
biblical, religious drama, bleak, period piece, historical drama ...
Plot:
jesus, crucifix, christian, faith based, forgiveness, atonement, easter, jesus christ, character study, roman empire, devotional, religious conflict ...
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Genre: Animation, Adventure, Family, Fantasy
Country: USA
Duration: 22 min.
TV show
Story:
Chris Quantum is your typical Middle School student -- except if you take into account one of his best friends is a robot named Gizmo. Add his best friend Joy Pepper into the mix and you have a recipe for adventure. The adventures begin for this ...
Style:
biblical, sincere, captivating, feel good, thought provoking ...
Audience:
kids
Plot:
robot, jesus, belief in god, christian, faith, time travel, bible story, bible, sent to the past, religion, friendship, time machine ...
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Genre: Drama, Romance
Country: USA
Duration: 113 min.
Story:
After he refuses to disavow his faith, a devout Christian student (Shane Harper) must prove the existence of God or else his college philosophy professor (Kevin Sorbo) will fail him.
Style:
christian film, thought provoking, spiritual, serious, biblical ...
Audience:
family outing, kids, girls' night
Plot:
christianity, religious, christian, religion, jesus, religious persecution, belief in god, atheism, propaganda, faith, repression, alienation ...
Time:
2010s, 21st century
Place:
usa, middle east, israel, egypt
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10K
Genre: Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 60 min.
TV show
Story:
The Path explores the unknown and mysterious world of the cult-like Meyerist Movement in upstate New York. At the center of the movement lies Eddie, a conflicted husband; Sarah, his devoted wife; and Cal, an ambitious leader. We follow each as they ...
Style:
thought provoking, biblical, suspense, melancholic, psychological ...
Plot:
religious sect, interfaith relationship, religion, faith, atheism, belief, identity crisis, religious, social problems, society, religious faith, social relations ...
Place:
new york state
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Genre: Action, Adventure, Fantasy
Country: USA
Duration: 95 min.
Story:
Samson and Delilah tv movie
Style:
biblical, serious, realistic, stylized, epic ...
Plot:
bible, old testament, christian, peplum, biblical stories, heroes, religions or cults, betrayal, superhero, rivalry, ambition, superhuman powers ...
Place:
holy land
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Genre: Biography, Drama, History
Country: Jordan, Bulgaria
Duration: 136 min.
Story:
It is a time when Rome rules the world with the power of life and death in their hands. The province of Roman Palestine is a bubbling cauldron of rebellion and control. And on this greater canvas Luke, narrates a story of wonder, amazement and ...
Style:
biblical, thrilling, captivating
Plot:
bible, jesus, faith, jesus christ, crucifix, new testament, christianity, religious leader, biblical stories, religious faith, belief in god, religious fundamentalism ...
Time:
1st century, biblical epic
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Genre: Animation, Biography, Family, Fantasy
Country: USA, South Korea
Duration: 103 min.
Story:
Charles Dickens tells his young son Walter the greatest story ever told, and what begins as a bedtime tale becomes a life-changing journey. Through vivid imagination, the boy walks alongside Jesus, witnessing His miracles, facing His trials, and ...
Style:
biblical, period piece, historical drama, spiritual, religious drama ...
Audience:
family friendly
Plot:
father son relationship, imagination, jesus, religion, faith, christianity, redemption, sacrifice, storytelling, gospel, coming of age, parable ...
Time:
19th century, victorian era, 1st century
Place:
israel
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Genre: Adventure, Biography, Drama, History, War
Country: UK, USA
Duration: 114 min.
Story:
This is a movie about the life of Israel's king David.
Style:
biblical, sentimental, realistic, serious, mythical ...
Plot:
ancient history, bible, royal family, old testament, state affairs, rivalry, religions or cults, tragic hero, heroes, dishonesty, religion, historical event ...
Time:
biblical epic, ancient times, year 1985
Place:
israel, middle east, canada
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Genre: Drama, Fantasy, History
Country: USA
Duration: 98 min.
Story:
On his way out of the wilderness, Jesus struggles with the Devil over the fate of a family in crisis, setting himself up for a dramatic test.
Style:
biblical, contemplative, serious, atmospheric, stylized ...
Plot:
desert, jesus, jesus christ, ancient history, bible, fasting, christianity, escapades, society, religions or cults, family in crisis, wilderness ...
Time:
1st century
Place:
holy land
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Genre: Drama, History
Country: USA
Duration: 114 min.
Story:
Plot details unknown, but it is rumored to be a historical epic relating to the Bible.
Style:
biblical, spiritual, poignant, meditative, emotional ...
Plot:
last supper, jesus christ, betrayal, religious, faith based, sacrifice, redemption, faith, devotional, historical epic, gospel, ritual ...
Place:
jerusalem
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Genre: History
Country: USA
TV show
Story:
Tells the story of the ascent of the biblical figure, David, who becomes the most celebrated king of Israel. The series follows the once-mighty King Saul as he falls victim to his own pride. At the direction of God, the prophet Samuel anoints an ...
Style:
biblical, historical drama, period piece, epic, emotional ...
Plot:
religion, religious, faith based, divine intervention, power struggle, destiny, chosen one, prophecy, coming of age, political intrigue, monarchy, tragedy ...
Time:
biblical epic
Place:
jerusalem
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Genre: Animation, Family, History
Country: USA, Canada
Duration: 88 min.
Story:
This vibrantly animated feature recounts the biblical epic of the Hebrew prophet Moses and the Ten Commandments. Led by the word of God, Moses challenges the ominous Egyptian pharaoh, performs miracles and guides the chosen people on a 40-year ...
Style:
biblical, semi serious, feel good, captivating, light ...
Audience:
kids, family outing, pre-teens
Plot:
miraculous event, destiny, bible, good versus evil, escapades, danger, siblings relations, religions or cults, against the odds, imaginary, family relations, rivalry ...
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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
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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
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Genre: Adventure, Drama, History
Country: Italy, France
Duration: 154 min.
Story:
Sex, torture and betrayal in Biblical Sodom and Gomorrah. Lot, leader of the Hebrews, believes his people can co-exist with the Sodomites, a disastrous decision.
Style:
biblical, epic, realistic, serious, stylized ...
Plot:
old testament, bible, peplum, ancient, torture, passionate kiss, slave, biblical stories, muslim, basement, mythology, religious ...
Time:
ancient times, biblical epic
Place:
middle east, holy land
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Genre: Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 88 min.
Story:
Mary, Mother of Jesus is a 1999 made-for-television Biblical film that retells the story of Jesus through the eyes of Mary, his mother.
Style:
biblical, sincere, emotional, touching, captivating ...
Plot:
jesus, bible, ancient, faith, jesus christ, christian, religious, religion, mythology, biblical stories, roman empire, myth ...
Time:
1st century
Place:
holy land, jerusalem
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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
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Genre: Adventure, Drama, Romance
Country: Germany, USA
Duration: 89 min.
TV show
Story:
In the Biblical story from Genesis, God floods the world as Noah rescues his family and the animals in a gigantic ark.
Style:
serious, captivating, sincere, atmospheric, biblical ...
Plot:
noah's ark, flood, bible, prophecy, disaster, apocalypse, save the world, religion, chaos, danger, heroes, redemption ...
Time:
prehistoric times
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Genre: Biography, Drama, History
Country: USA
Duration: 132 min.
Story:
Jesus of Nazareth’s life and ministry were subject to seismic social and political events that led to his execution and changed the world forever.
Style:
realistic, serious, captivating, biblical, psychological ...
Plot:
religion, hopes, jesus christ, rebellion, society, rise and fall, idealism, bible, self sacrifice, life is a bitch, biopic, self discovery ...
Time:
1st century, biblical epic
Place:
holy land
Is relevant?
Genre: Action, Fantasy, Sci-Fi, Thriller
Country: Canada, USA
Duration: 110 min.
Story:
A small group of survivors are left behind after millions of people suddenly vanish during the rapture and the world is plunged into chaos and destruction.
Style:
serious, exciting, christian film, biblical, suspense ...
Audience:
girls' night, teens
Plot:
disaster, apocalypse, christian, belief in god, hopes, chaos, parents and children, supernatural, airplane, journalism, danger, propaganda ...
Time:
year 2014, 21st century
Place:
usa, new york
Is relevant?
25K
Genre: Drama, Romance
Country: USA
Duration: 122 min.
Story:
In Albany, the marriage of Caleb and Catherine Holt is in crisis and they decide to divorce. However, Caleb's father, John, proposes that his son delays their separation process for forty days and follow a procedure called "The Love ...
Style:
inspirational, christian film, uplifting, touching, melancholic ...
Audience:
family outing, date night, family friendly, chick flick, girls' night ...
Plot:
christian, religious, marriage, couple relations, couples, firefighter, renewed love, faith, self discovery, husband wife relationship, relationships, love and romance ...
Place:
georgia, usa
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Genre: Drama, Sport
Country: USA
Duration: 111 min.
Story:
A losing coach with an underdog football team faces their giants of fear and failure on and off the field to surprising results.
Style:
inspirational, christian film, touching, sentimental, feel good ...
Audience:
teens, boys' night, chick flick, kids, girls' night
Plot:
christian, religious, faith, football, underdog, american football, football team, high school football, human spirit, athlete and trainer, christianity, ambition ...
Time:
year 2006, 21st century
Place:
georgia, usa, new jersey
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Genre: Adventure, Biography, Drama, History
Country: USA
Duration: 108 min.
Story:
"End of the Spear" is the story of Mincayani, a Waodani tribesman from the jungles of Ecuador. When five young missionaries, among them Jim Elliot and Nate Saint, are speared to death by the Waodani in 1956, a series of events unfold to ...
Style:
inspirational, christian film, tense, realistic, serious ...
Audience:
girls' night
Plot:
redemption, christian, christianity, culture clash, murder, life philosophy, battles, family relations, coming of age, courage, introspection, self discovery ...
Time:
1940s, 1950s, 50s
Place:
ecuador, new jersey
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Genre: Biography, Drama, History
Country: USA
Duration: 138 min.
Story:
Charlton Heston stars as Renaissance artist Michelangelo di Lodovico Buonarroti Simoni (6 March 1475 – 18 February 1564), who begrudgingly paints the Sistine Chapel for imperious Pope Julius II in this epic adaptation of Irvine Stone's novel ...
Style:
inspirational, uplifting, serious, costume drama, biblical ...
Plot:
renaissance, painter, artist, biopic, gay subtext, painting, art, catholic, pope, male male relationship, art history, christian ...
Time:
16th century, ancient times, medieval times, 60s
Place:
italy, europe, rome italy
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Genre: Adventure, Biography, Drama, History, War
Country: Czech Republic, France, USA
Duration: 148 min.
Story:
In 1429 a teenage girl from a remote French village stood before her King with a message she claimed came from God; that she would defeat the world's greatest army and liberate her country from its political and religious turmoil. Following her ...
Style:
epic, captivating, realistic, period piece, factual ...
Plot:
medieval, joan of arc, religion, battles, betrayal, god, burned at the stake, courage, female warrior, heresy, heroic mission, war ...
Time:
15th century, middle ages, medieval times, ancient times, 90s ...
Place:
france, england, persia, europe, paris france ...
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101K
Genre: Action, Crime, Drama, Fantasy, Mystery, Thriller
Country: USA
Duration: 124 min.
Story:
Homicide detective John Hobbes witnesses the execution of serial killer Edgar Reese. Soon after the execution the killings start again, and they are very similar to Reese's style.
Style:
twist ending, surprise ending, suspense, neo noir, detective ...
Plot:
serial killer, murder, good versus evil, supernatural, twists and turns, devil, police detective, possession, curse, violence, psychic, demonic possession ...
Time:
20th century, 90s
Place:
usa, new york, philadelphia
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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
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Genre: Horror, Mystery, Thriller
Country: Japan, USA
Duration: 105 min.
Story:
A group visits Saipan to search for locations for their company's newest resort. As they find what they think is the perfect spot, they discover a hidden bunker on the property which they decide to explore. However, they soon find out that ...
Style:
demonic, bleak, suspenseful, dark, scary ...
Plot:
nightmare, urban legend, death, fear, panic, cursed, myth, corpse, creature, fight, resort, suicide ...
Place:
japan, pacific ocean
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