Top 10 Easter Movies About Christ

10. Give Us Barabbas

1961

Director: George Scaefer

Starring James Daly and Kim Hunter

This is the best movie about Barabbas ever made.

9. Demetrius and the Gladiators

1954

Director: Delmer Daves

Starring Victor Mature and Susan Hayward

Cheesy sequel to “The Robe” but fun to watch.

8. King of Kings

1961

Director: Nicholas Ray

Starring Jeffrey Hunter

If you can get past Jeffrey Hunter’s blue eyes and blond hair, it’s a good movie.

7. The Visual Bible: The Gospel of John

2003

Director Phillip Saville

Starring Christopher Plummer and Henry Ian Cusick

It follows the words in the Bible. Good, but not as good as Matthew.

6. The Greatest Story Ever Told

1965

Director: George Stevens

Starring Max Von Sydow

Great movie about Christ’s life.

5. Jesus of Nazareth

1977

Director: Franco Zeffirelli

Starring Robert Powell

Miniseries on the life of Jesus.

4. The Robe

1953

Director: Henry Koster

Starring Richard Burton and Jean Simmons

This movie takes some liberties with the story, but it’s a great movie to watch and doesn’t change the essence. It’s also a touching love story. The line I remember most was when Richard Burton with his wide eyes glaring said. “Were you there?” It gave me the creeps.

3. Ben Hur

1959

Director: William Wyler

Starring Charlton Heston

Also one of my favorites. Who can forget Charlton Heston in the chariot race?

2. The Visual Bible: The Gospel of Matthew

1993

Director: Regardt Von Den Bergh

Starring Richard Kiley, Bruce Marchiano, and Gerrit Schoonhoven

This is my all time favorite portrayal of Jesus.

1. The Passion of the Christ

2004

Director: Mel Gibson

Starring James Caviezel

When I watch this movie, I feel like I’m watching the real event. It chokes me up every time.

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