New testament movies and TV shows
The list contains the best, new and most relevant new testament movies ordered by relevance. The recommendation service has sorted out biblical, captivating, serious, christian film, contemplative and inspirational films and TV shows about / with new testament, bible, christian, jesus, religious, christianity, faith, religion, crucifix and hopes plots mostly in Drama, History and Biography genres shot in USA, Italy, UK and other countries.
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TOP 10 movies tagged as new testament: Jesus of Nazareth (1977), Saint Paul (2000), Paul, Apostle of Christ (2018), The Chosen (2017), King of Kings (1961), Son of God (2014), The Savior (2014), Friends and Heroes (2007), Jesus: The Desire of Ages (2014), The Gospel of John (2014).
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List of new testament movies
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: 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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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
Country: USA
Duration: 168 min.
Story:
Who is Jesus, and why does he impact all he meets? He is respected and reviled, emulated and accused, beloved, betrayed, and finally crucified. Yet that terrible fate would not be the end of the story.
Style:
biblical, retro, period piece, christian film, suspenseful ...
Plot:
ancient history, jesus, jesus christ, christianity, religion, bible, christian, redemption, betrayal, state affairs, temptation, ancient ...
Time:
1st century, ancient times, biblical epic, year 1961, 1st century b.c.
Place:
israel, rome italy, ancient greece, greece, middle east ...
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Genre: Animation, Drama, Family
Country: USA
Duration: 30 min.
TV show
Story:
The series is an educational non-sectarian collection of stories from the New Testament Bible, intended to encourage positive values and character traits in young people.
Style:
biblical, educational, inspirational, uplifting, reflective ...
Audience:
family friendly
Plot:
new testament, jesus, children, teaching, forgiveness, religious, compassion, redemption, faith based, biopic, ancient rome, bible ...
Time:
1st century
Place:
middle east, jerusalem
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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: 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, Family
Country: UK, Canada
Duration: 24 min.
TV show
Story:
Friends and Heroes is a Christian children's program that airs on TBN, Smile of a Child TV, and was also shown on BBC TV. The show is both traditionally animated and computer animated. It takes place from 69 - 71 AD. There are three series each ...
Style:
biblical, light, captivating, entertaining, inspirational ...
Audience:
family friendly, kids
Plot:
bible story, bible, religion, new testament, old testament, christian, faith based, religious education, religious faith, belief in god, friendship, community ...
Place:
jerusalem, alexandria egypt, rome italy, egypt
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Genre: Action, Drama, History
Country: Hungary
Duration: 117 min.
Story:
Jewish rebellers are fighting against subjection and supressors. Broken people are shouting for a leader. The crowd starts to follow a young man, who is speaking in the name of love. The man's name is: Jesus. His rapidly growing popularity ...
Style:
religious drama, thought provoking, captivating, intense, bleak ...
Audience:
adult
Plot:
new testament, jesus, bible, religion, life, society, faith, religious, fighting the system, belief in god, lifestyle, life is a bitch ...
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Genre: Drama, Family
Country: USA
Duration: 62 min.
Story:
"Jesus - The Desire of Ages" is a soft glove in a hard hand as far as Christian movies go. It packs a punch of theological and emotional power gloved in all the soft, warm fuzzies that make family viewing so enjoyable. The movie opens with ...
Style:
biblical, inspirational, spiritual, uplifting, heartfelt ...
Audience:
family friendly
Plot:
jesus, christian, bible, crucifix, redemption, faith based, new testament, religious, moving, nativity, forgiveness, devotional ...
Place:
jerusalem, middle east
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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
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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: Biography, Drama, History
Country: Italy, USA
Duration: 137 min.
Story:
Epic account of the thief Barabbas, who was spared crucifixion when Pilate manipulated the crowd into pardoning him, rather than Jesus. Struggling with his spirituality, Barabbas goes through many ordeals leading him to the gladiatorial arena, where ...
Style:
biblical, epic, intense, exciting, captivating ...
Plot:
christian, christianity, peplum, jesus, religion, ancient rome, bible, gladiator, jesus christ, crucifixion of jesus, pardon, redemption ...
Time:
1st century, ancient times, year 1961, biblical epic
Place:
rome italy, jerusalem, middle east, greece, europe ...
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Genre: Biography, Drama, History
Country: Italy
Duration: 96 min.
Story:
When Jesus is taken off the cross at Golgotha, THOMAS arrives there. Like most of the other disciples, he had worriedly taken refuge with friends in Jerusalem after Jesus's arrest. After Jesus's burial, the disciples decide to leave ...
Style:
biblical, captivating, serious, emotional, independent film ...
Plot:
redemption, jesus, bible, jesus christ, tragic hero, clergy, supernatural, leadership, society, hopes, religions or cults, destiny ...
Time:
1st century
Place:
holy land
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Genre: Biography, Drama, History
Country: USA
Duration: 120 min.
Story:
Judas meets Jesus and at first doesn't know what to make of him or whether or not to trust him. A cynical city boy, Judas makes fun of the country bumpkin disciples who follow Jesus but eventually decides to join the band, as well. He and Jesus ...
Style:
biblical, touching, serious, sincere, disturbing ...
Plot:
ancient history, religions or cults, betrayal, bible, dishonesty, clergy, jesus, injustice, life is a bitch, supernatural ability, ambition, tragic hero ...
Time:
1st century
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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: 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: Documentary, History
Country: UK
Duration: 60 min.
TV show
Story:
A series of programmes exploring great figures and events from biblical times. Historical, archaeological and anthropological evidence gives fresh insights into the historical realities of the times. Stylish drama re-enactments, CGI graphics, and ...
Style:
informative, biblical, educational, psychological, christian film ...
Plot:
christianity, investigation, religion, archaeologist, evidence, jesus, religious, historical event, religious fundamentalism, archaeology, faith, christian ...
Place:
jerusalem
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Genre: Animation, Adventure, Drama, Family, History, Sci-Fi
Country: Japan
TV show
Story:
Superbook, also known as Animated Parent and Child Theatre, is an anime television series initially produced by Tatsunoko Productions in Japan in conjunction with the Christian Broadcasting Network in the United States and more recently solely ...
Style:
anime, educational, uplifting, biblical, serious ...
Audience:
family friendly, family outing, kids
Plot:
young heroes, christianity, faith based, religious, bible story, parable, old testament, new testament, bible, travel, friendship, journey ...
Time:
80s
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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: Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 108 min.
Story:
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.
Style:
biblical
Plot:
jesus, christian, easter, new testament, roman, bible, disciple, rabbi, traitor, faith, betrayal, racism ...
Time:
1st century
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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: Germany, USA, Czech Republic, Italy
Duration: 123 min.
Story:
During the early 16th Century idealistic German monk Martin Luther, disgusted by the materialism in the church, begins the dialogue that will lead to the Protestant Reformation.
Style:
biblical, costume drama, inspirational, political, touching ...
Audience:
teens
Plot:
christianity, renaissance, inquisition, religion, clergy, politics, reformation, tudors, rebellion, idealism, human spirit, hypocrisy ...
Time:
middle ages, 16th century, ancient times, medieval times, year 2003 ...
Place:
rome italy, germany, austria, europe, england ...
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Genre: Drama, History
Country: Canada, USA
Duration: 60 min.
TV show
Story:
The life of Christ through the eyes of those who encountered him called The Chosen.
Style:
biblical, historical drama, absurd, period drama
Plot:
passion, messiah, jesus, bible, forgiveness, gospel, christianity, apostle, new testament, saint, salvation, faith ...
Time:
1930s, 1st century
Place:
palestine, jerusalem
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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: Adventure, Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 72 min.
Story:
Artaban is a young Magus (Wise Man) who desires to follow the star to the birthplace of the coming King, against the counsel of his friends and family. Carrying three precious jewels to give to the baby Messiah, Artaban and his reluctant servant ...
Style:
biblical, christmas classics, spiritual, esoteric
Plot:
servant, quest, christian, christmas, journey, master servant relationship, destiny, kindness, jewelry, jesus, myth, nativity ...
Time:
1930s, 1st century
Place:
jerusalem, israel, egypt
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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
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: USA
Duration: 51 min.
Story:
Robert Marcarelli - In this impressive drama, starring Gary Cooper, we follow Saul the angry zealot to Paul the servant of Christ, who will pay any price to bring his message to the world. - Garry Cooper, Leon Lissek, Kermit Christman
Style:
christian film, biblical, independent film
Plot:
bible, christian, faith, ten commandments, religious, new testament, apostle, prisoner, fortune teller, martyr, healing, sermon ...
Time:
1st century, ancient times
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