Based on the bible movies and TV shows
The list contains the best, new and most relevant based on the bible movies ordered by relevance. The recommendation service has sorted out biblical, christian film, serious, captivating, epic and realistic films and TV shows about / with bible, religion, christian, religious, faith, jesus, christianity, bible story, ancient and religions or cults 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 based on the bible: The Bible (2013), One Night with the King (2006), Joseph: King of Dreams (2000), The Bible: Moses (1995), The Ten Commandments (2007), Joseph (1995), Saint Paul (2000), Paul, Apostle of Christ (2018), Jesus (1999), Jesus: His Life (2019).
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List of based on the bible movies
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: Biography, Drama, History, Romance
Country: USA
Duration: 123 min.
Story:
This amazing biblical drama chronicles the brave and historic legend of Hadassah, a Jewish orphan with exceptional beauty who rises to become Queen Esther of Persia and saves Persian Jews from genocide. By revealing her heritage to the king, Esther ...
Style:
biblical, serious, inspirational, captivating, sincere ...
Audience:
teens, girls' night
Plot:
ancient history, old testament, medieval, destiny, judaism, christian, courage, bible, queen, royal court, female protagonist, betrayal ...
Time:
biblical epic, year 2006, 5th century
Place:
persia, iran, asia, jerusalem, egypt ...
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Genre: Animation, Adventure, Biography, Drama, Family, History, Musical
Country: USA, Canada, UK, South Korea, Japan, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Philippines
Duration: 74 min.
Story:
In this animated retelling of the story from the Bible's Book of Genesis, Joseph's gift of dream interpretation and his brilliantly colored coat inspires jealousy in his brothers.
Style:
christian film, serious, biblical, sad, epic ...
Audience:
kids, family outing, family friendly, preschool
Plot:
slavery, heroes, bible, ancient egypt, false accusation, rise to the top, betrayal, rescue, christianity, sibling rivalry, prison, bible story ...
Time:
ancient times, biblical epic
Place:
egypt, africa, middle east
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Genre: Adventure, Biography, Crime, Drama, History
Country: Czech Republic, Netherlands, UK, France, Spain, Italy, Germany, USA
Duration: 94 min.
TV show
Story:
An ordinary man is called upon by God to do the impossible in this lovingly told production of the Old Testament story. When the Pharaoh of Egypt begins to tighten the noose on his Jewish slaves, Moses (Ben Kingsley) leads them to freedom. Philip ...
Style:
biblical, epic, serious, disturbing, suspense ...
Plot:
bible, oracle, ancient egypt, religions or cults, hopes, society, leadership, state affairs, heroes, danger, old testament, christian ...
Time:
90s
Place:
middle east, egypt, holy land, africa
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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: Adventure, Biography, Drama, History
Country: Italy, Germany, USA
Duration: 93 min.
TV show
Story:
The Biblical story of Joseph, who was sold to slavery by his brothers who were jealous of his prophetic abilities to analyze dreams and of his being their fathers' favorite.
Style:
biblical, sexy, christian film, spiritual, realistic ...
Plot:
bible, pharaoh, christian, ancient, ancient history, religious, christianity, ancient egypt, church, ancient world, betrayal, faith ...
Time:
ancient times, 90s
Place:
middle east, egypt, africa
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Genre: Adventure, Drama
Country: Italy, Germany, France, USA, Czech Republic, Netherlands, UK
Duration: 170 min.
TV show
Story:
Director Roger Young (JOSEPH AND JESUS) presents this dramatic television miniseries that recounts the life of Paul (Johannes Brandrup) the Apostle of Jesus Christ. Originally known as Paul of Tarsus, Paul tortured and persecuted Christians until he ...
Style:
biblical, realistic, serious, suspenseful, tense ...
Plot:
christianity, folk hero, apostle, christian, state affairs, bible, legends and myths, heroes, faith, bible story, father son relationship, new testament ...
Time:
1st century
Place:
holy land, rome italy, jerusalem
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Genre: Adventure, Biography, Drama, History
Country: USA
Duration: 108 min.
Story:
Risking his life, Luke ventures to Rome to visit Paul -- the apostle who's bound in chains and held captive in Nero's darkest and bleakest prison cell. Haunted by the shadows of his past misdeeds, Paul wonders if he's been forgotten ...
Style:
christian film, biblical, psychological, sentimental, tense ...
Plot:
christianity, christian, apostle, faith, religious, bible, imprisonment, new testament, roman empire, jesus, antiquity, friendship ...
Time:
1st century, 60s
Place:
rome italy
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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: 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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181
Genre: Drama
Country: Brazil
Duration: 60 min.
TV show
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
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Genre: Drama, History
Country: USA
Duration: 90 min.
Story:
Taken into slavery after the fall of Jerusalem in 605 B.C., Daniel is forced to serve the most powerful king in the world, King Nebuchadnezzar. Faced with imminent death, Daniel proves himself a trusted Advisor and is placed among the king's ...
Style:
biblical, captivating, christian film, serious, suspense ...
Plot:
religious, faith, bible, oracle, hopes, old testament, ancient history, escapades, christianity, confined, exile, prophet ...
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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
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Genre: Drama, History
Country: USA
Duration: 90 min.
Story:
When Ester becomes King Xerxes’ queen, her Cousin Mordecai and that despicable Haman engage in a dangerous game of intrigue for control of the young Persian King Xerxes.
Style:
biblical, epic, tense, captivating, realistic ...
Plot:
religions or cults, danger, betrayal, self discovery, genocide, heroic mission, bible, eunuch, female protagonist, palace intrigue, christian, ancient history ...
Time:
5th century
Place:
persia
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Genre: Adventure, Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 189 min.
TV show
Story:
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
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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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2K
Genre: Biography, Crime, Drama, History
Country: Italy, Germany, USA, France, Czech Republic, Netherlands, Austria, UK, Morocco
Duration: 91 min.
Story:
In this inspiring tale from the book of Genesis, young shepherd Jacob (Matthew Modine) falls in love with and wants to marry Rachel (Lara Flynn Boyle), the daughter of his Uncle Laban (Giancarlo Giannini). Lacking a dowry, Jacob toils seven years as ...
Style:
biblical, christian film, serious, epic, realistic
Plot:
bible, ancient, faith, ancient history, old testament, religious, belief in god, saint, peplum, biblical stories, love and romance, family relations ...
Time:
90s
Place:
holy land, middle east
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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
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2K
Genre: Adventure, Biography, Drama, History
Country: Italy, Germany, USA
Duration: 190 min.
TV show
Story:
The tribes of Israel need to defeat the superior might of the Philistines: "Now appoint a king to lead us, such as all the other nations have." (I Samuel, 8:5). And so the prophet Samuel gives the Hebrews their first king, Saul. Saul, ...
Style:
biblical, atmospheric, epic, exciting, captivating ...
Plot:
brother sister incest, bible, prophet, faith, antiquity, religion, old testament, christianity, royal family, incest, christian, ancient ...
Place:
holy land, middle east, jerusalem
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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
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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: 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 ...
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Genre: Action, Drama, Fantasy, Sci-Fi, Thriller
Country: Canada, USA
Duration: 96 min.
Story:
Rayford Steele is an airline pilot whose relationship with his wife has gone sour;he ponders having an affair with an attractive flight attendant, Hattie Durham. In the midst of a flight to London, a number of their passengers mysteriously ...
Style:
inspirational, suspenseful, tense, serious, christian film ...
Audience:
girls' night
Plot:
disaster, redemption, natural disaster, god, chaos, stewardess, supernatural, danger, save the world, journalism, race against time, post apocalypse ...
Time:
90s, future, 2000s
Place:
england, israel, london, europe, chicago ...
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Genre: Biography, Drama, History
Country: USA
Duration: 198 min.
Story:
Peter and Paul assume leadership of the Church as they struggle against violent opposition to the teachings of Christ and their own personal conflicts.
Style:
biblical, contemplative, serious, realistic, epic ...
Plot:
christianity, bible, ancient, christian, medieval, religion, ancient history, saint, catholic, biopic, catholic saint, biblical stories ...
Time:
1st century, biblical epic
Place:
holy land, middle east, rome italy, israel
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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
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Genre: Adventure, Drama, Fantasy
Country: Brazil
Duration: 120 min.
Story:
Follows Moses leading and conducting the Hebrew people from the slavery of Egypt to the freedom towards the Promised Land according to the Ancient Testament Bible book of the Exodus. The story told like never before is faithful to the Scriptures.
Style:
biblical, psychological, contemplative, epic, serious ...
Plot:
ancient egypt, bible, mistress, moses, exodus, ten commandments, poison, life changing, saving a life, bible story, white lie, faith based ...
Place:
egypt
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Genre: Adventure, Drama, Fantasy, Horror, Romance
Country: Italy, Spain
Duration: 91 min.
Story:
God casts Adam and Eve out of the Garden of Eden because Eve decided to have a fling with a visiting Cro-Magnon named Bearkiller. The disgraced couple find themselves on the outside up against an assortment of various dinosaurs, flying monsters and ...
Style:
independent film, psychotronic, christian film, period drama
Audience:
adult
Plot:
cave woman, adam and eve, prehistoric man, nudity, caveman, christianity, religion, female nudity, conspiracy, sword and sorcery, faith, peplum ...
Time:
prehistory
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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 ...
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Genre: Biography, Drama, History
Country: UK, Australia, USA, Italy
Duration: 120 min.
Story:
Set in the Holy Land in the first century C.E., a young woman leaves her small fishing village and traditional family behind to join a radical new social movement. At its head is a charismatic leader, Jesus of Nazareth, who promises that the world ...
Style:
biblical, mysterious, costume drama, captivating, disturbing ...
Plot:
faith, baptism, belief, religion, christian, life after death, jesus, apostle, treason, religious, christianity, superstition ...
Time:
1st century, ancient times, biblical epic, 1930s
Place:
jerusalem, xian
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Genre: Drama, Fantasy, Horror, Thriller
Country: USA
Duration: 97 min.
Story:
Abby is a pregnant woman with a curious new boarder in the apartment over her garage. Turns out he's heaven-sent and is speeding along the Apocalypse by bloodying rivers, egging on plagues and following scripture word for word.
Style:
suspense, biblical, scary, psychological, tense ...
Audience:
adult
Plot:
apocalypse, pregnancy, christianity, religion, sacrifice, revelation, clergy, relic, curse, prophecy, curses spells and rituals, woman in danger ...
Time:
80s, 20th century
Place:
haiti, nicaragua, venice california, israel, california
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