| Jesus of Nazareth (1977) | 8.5 | |
| Road to Emmaus (2010) | 7.7 | |
| The Bible (2013) | 7.5 | |
| Jesus (2018) | 7.6 | |
| The Passion (2008) | 6.7 |
Jesus movies and TV shows
The list contains the best, new and most relevant jesus movies ordered by relevance. The recommendation service has sorted out biblical, serious, christian film, spiritual, captivating and inspirational films and TV shows about / with jesus, jesus christ, religion, bible, faith, religious, christian, christianity, ancient history and redemption plots mostly in Drama, History and Biography genres shot in USA, UK, Italy and other countries.
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TOP 10 movies tagged as jesus: Son of God (2014), The Passion of the Christ (2004), Risen (2016), The Bible (2013), Jesus: His Life (2019), The Young Messiah (2016), Jesus of Nazareth (1977), The Chosen (2017), The Greatest Story Ever Told (1965), The Nativity Story (2006).
Best films
New films
| Journey to Bethlehem (2023) | 6.5 | |
| Messiah (2020) | 7.6 | |
| The Last Supper (2025) | 5.2 | |
| Mary (2024) | 5.2 | |
| Jesus (2018) | 7.6 |
List of jesus movies
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
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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 ...
Is relevant?
33K
Genre: Action, Drama, History, Mystery
Country: USA
Duration: 107 min.
Story:
Clavius, a powerful Roman military tribune, and his aide, Lucius, are tasked with solving the mystery of what happened to Jesus in the weeks following the crucifixion, in order to disprove the rumors of a risen Messiah and prevent an uprising in ...
Style:
biblical, christian film, atmospheric, costume drama, historical drama ...
Audience:
family friendly, kids
Plot:
christianity, apostle, investigation, jesus christ, roman empire, jesus, desert, messiah, resurrection, crucifixion of jesus, religion, religious ...
Time:
1st century, biblical epic, 1930s
Place:
jerusalem, china, rome italy, spain, latin america ...
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13K
Genre: Action, Drama, War
Country: UK, USA
Duration: 44 min.
TV show
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
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Genre: Drama, History
Country: UK
Duration: 43 min.
TV show
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
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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
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Genre: Biography, Drama, History
Country: UK, Italy
Duration: 96 min.
TV show
Story:
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 ...
Is relevant?
Genre: Drama, History
Country: USA
Duration: 54 min.
TV show
Story:
The life of Christ through the eyes of those who encountered him called The Chosen.
Style:
biblical, psychological, thrilling, historical drama, inspirational ...
Plot:
christian, jesus, bible, christianity, messiah, forgiveness, apostle, new testament, faith, bible story, life, gospel ...
Time:
1st century, 1930s
Place:
jerusalem, palestine
Is relevant?
Genre: Biography, Drama, History
Country: USA
Duration: 260 min.
Story:
All-star epic retelling of Christ's life.
Style:
biblical, epic, period piece, serious, atmospheric ...
Audience:
preschool
Plot:
jesus christ, jesus, faith, desert, ancient world, roman empire, torture, christian, christianity, bible, religion, betrayal ...
Time:
ancient times, 1st century, biblical epic
Place:
holy land, rome italy, ancient greece, egypt, jerusalem
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Genre: Adventure, Drama, Family, Fantasy, History, Romance
Country: USA, UK, Germany
Duration: 101 min.
Story:
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 arduous path to their arrival in ...
Style:
christian film, christmas special, biblical, touching, serious ...
Audience:
kids, teens, family outing, girls' night, adult
Plot:
jesus, christianity, christmas, angel, religion, pregnancy, christian, bible, children, religions or cults, priest, miraculous event ...
Time:
1st century, biblical epic, year 2006, 1st century b.c.
Place:
holy land, middle east, palestine, jerusalem, israel ...
Is relevant?
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Genre: Drama
Country: Brazil
Duration: 60 min.
TV show
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, realistic, serious, epic, emotional ...
Plot:
jesus, roman, christianity, temptation, clergy, religions or cults, christian, sin, religion, heroes, society, miraculous event ...
Place:
palestine
Is relevant?
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: 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
Is relevant?
Genre: Drama, History
Country: UK
Duration: 30 min.
TV show
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
Is relevant?
49K
Genre: Drama, Mystery, Thriller
Country: USA
Duration: 43 min.
TV show
Story:
A wary CIA officer investigates a charismatic man who sparks a spiritual movement and stirs political unrest. Who exactly is he? And what does he want?
Style:
suspense, captivating, disturbing, psychological, spiritual ...
Plot:
religion, cia, messiah, jesus christ, jesus, prophet, cia agent, faith, police, politics, religious, disorder ...
Place:
middle east, israel, jerusalem, texas
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Genre: Biography, Drama, History
Country: USA
Duration: 96 min.
Story:
In Resurrection, Jesus’ followers are hunted, leaderless and desperately searching for understanding, but when Jesus rises from the dead, they realize that hope didn’t die on the cross. It lives on in them. One man changed the world and brought ...
Style:
biblical, spiritual, disturbing, captivating, uplifting ...
Plot:
faith, jesus, religious, spirituality, hopes, resurrection, christian, belief in god, historical character, crucifixion of jesus, religious faith, bible story ...
Place:
jerusalem, palestine
Is relevant?
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
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Genre: Biography, Drama, Family
Country: USA, Canada
Duration: 99 min.
Story:
Heaven is for Real recounts the true story of a small-town father who must find the courage and conviction to share his son's extraordinary, life-changing experience with the world. Four-year-old Colton shares the details of his amazing journey ...
Style:
christian film, touching, emotional, inspirational, sentimental ...
Audience:
family outing, teens
Plot:
faith, afterlife, christianity, jesus, heaven, religion, near death experience, happy ending, god, small town, child illness, pastor ...
Time:
21st century
Place:
nebraska, usa, lithuania
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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
Is relevant?
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
Is relevant?
Genre: Drama
Country: UK, USA, Morocco
Duration: 160 min.
Story:
John’s gospel is depicted, complete with Aramaic narration, highlighting Christ’s life including birth, baptism, first miracle, healing the blind man, walking on water, feeding the multitude, raising Lazarus from the dead, the Last Supper, his ...
Style:
biblical, spiritual, inspirational, period piece, historical drama ...
Audience:
family friendly
Plot:
jesus, christian, bible, religious, faith, biblical stories, gospel, faith based, new testament, crucifix, christianity, resurrection ...
Time:
1st century
Place:
jerusalem
Is relevant?
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
Is relevant?
Genre: Drama
Country: Spain, Mexico
Duration: 120 min.
Story:
Jesus of Nazareth tells the story of Jesus Christ, centering in the public life and humanity of the Son of God from a contemporary and realistic point of view.
Style:
biblical, christian film, thought provoking, psychological, captivating ...
Plot:
jesus, faith, religious, life, belief in god, religion, religious leader, religious faith, religious fundamentalism, sacrifice, crucifix, resurrection ...
Time:
1st century
Place:
jerusalem
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Genre: Action, Thriller, Mystery, Sci-Fi, Fantasy
Country: Germany
Duration: 182 min.
Story:
STEFFEN VOGT, aged around 25, is helping out at a German archeological excavation in Israel when he finds a 2,000-year-old skeleton holding the instructions for a video camera dating from the year 2003. The bones also show traces of the present day. ...
Style:
suspenseful, serious, atmospheric
Plot:
archaeologist, time travel, tomb, skeleton, excavation, chase, supernatural, danger, nobody believes, investigation, jesus christ, on the run ...
Place:
israel, holy land, middle east
Is relevant?
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
Is relevant?
Genre: Drama
Country: Canada, USA
Duration: 164 min.
Story:
Jesus, a humble Judean carpenter beginning to see that he is the son of God, is drawn into revolutionary action against the Roman occupiers by Judas -- despite his protestations that love, not violence, is the path to salvation. The burden of being ...
Style:
controversial, psychological, biblical, epic, talky ...
Plot:
temptation, christianity, spirituality, desert, jesus, faith, religion, controversy, jesus christ, surrealism, resurrection, fasting ...
Time:
ancient times, 20th century, biblical epic, 1930s, year 1988 ...
Place:
greece, ancient greece, holy land, middle east, jerusalem ...
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Genre: Biography, Drama, History
Country: Italy, France
Duration: 137 min.
Story:
The life of Jesus Christ according to the Gospel of Matthew. Pasolini shows Christ as a marxist avant-la-lettre and therefore uses half of the text of Matthew.
Style:
biblical, christian film, spiritual, black and white, art house ...
Plot:
christianity, religion, jesus, gender bending, faith, bible, catholic, biopic, christian, jesus christ, religious, god ...
Time:
biblical epic, 1st century, ancient times, 60s, 70s
Place:
rome italy, italy, ancient greece, palestine, southern italy ...
Is relevant?
Genre: Drama, History
Country: USA
Duration: 30 min.
Story:
It is a story that's captivated the imagination of many generations. Mourning the death of Jesus, two first-century travelers were joined by a mysterious stranger. Over the next few hours, the stranger revealed mysteries hidden in the ancient ...
Style:
biblical, realistic, captivating, serious, inspirational ...
Plot:
disciple, messiah, jesus, gospel, prophecy, religion, christianity, christian, bible story, learning the truth, religious, resurrection ...
Time:
1st century
Is relevant?
Genre: Drama
Country: France
Duration: 99 min.
Story:
A man ascends a barren summit. It is Judas, come to collect Jesus and carry him down the mountain on his back, joking and panting as he does so. After bathing in the river and taking part in a henna ceremony, Jesus leaves for Jerusalem. Judas is ...
Style:
serious, atmospheric, captivating, biblical, realistic
Plot:
jesus, clergy, betrayal, bible, dishonesty, rivalry, religions or cults, society, friendship, ancient history, desert, bible story ...
Time:
1st century
Place:
holy land
Is relevant?
Genre: Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 44 min.
TV show
Story:
A.D.: The Bible Continues is a television miniseries, based on the Bible, and a sequel to the 2013 miniseries. It is produced by Roma Downey, Mark Burnett, and Richard Bedser.
Style:
biblical, exciting, epic, serious, contemplative ...
Plot:
bible, religions or cults, faith, religion, christian, hopes, religious, heroes, human nature, escapades, society, religious faith ...
Time:
1st century, biblical epic
Place:
holy land
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