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1. The Passion of the Christ (2004)
R | 127 min | Drama
Depicts the final twelve hours in the life of Jesus of Nazareth, on the day of his crucifixion in Jerusalem.
Director: Mel Gibson | Stars: Jim Caviezel, Monica Bellucci, Maia Morgenstern, Christo Jivkov
Votes: 251,444 | Gross: $370.78M
2. The Prince of Egypt (1998)
PG | 99 min | Animation, Adventure, Drama
Egyptian Prince Moses learns of his identity as a Hebrew and his destiny to become the chosen deliverer of his people.
Directors: Brenda Chapman, Steve Hickner, Simon Wells | Stars: Val Kilmer, Ralph Fiennes, Michelle Pfeiffer, Sandra Bullock
Votes: 146,573 | Gross: $101.22M
3. The Passion of the Christ: Resurrection - Chapter I (2025)
Drama | Pre-production
A sequel to The Passion of the Christ (2004) focuses on the events that occurred three days between the crucifixion and resurrection when Jesus Christ descended to Abraham's Bosom to preach and resurrect Old Testament saints.
Director: Mel Gibson | Stars: Jim Caviezel, Maia Morgenstern, Francesco De Vito
4. Noah (2014)
PG-13 | 138 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
Noah is chosen by God to undertake a momentous mission before an apocalyptic flood cleanses the world.
Director: Darren Aronofsky | Stars: Russell Crowe, Jennifer Connelly, Anthony Hopkins, Emma Watson
Votes: 267,210 | Gross: $101.20M
5. Joseph: King of Dreams (2000 Video)
Unrated | 74 min | Animation, Adventure, Biography
A prophet who has the ability to interpret dreams is sold into slavery in Egypt, where people learn of his gifts.
Directors: Rob LaDuca, Robert C. Ramirez | Stars: Ben Affleck, Mark Hamill, Richard Herd, Maureen McGovern
Votes: 14,525
6. The Story of Ruth (1960)
Not Rated | 132 min | Drama, History, Romance
Inspired by the scriptural tale. Moabitess priestess Ruth is drawn both to a Judean man and to his talk of a forgiving God. After tragedy strikes, she begins a new life in Bethlehem.
Director: Henry Koster | Stars: Elana Eden, Stuart Whitman, Tom Tryon, Peggy Wood
Votes: 1,451
7. The Seventh Sign (1988)
R | 97 min | Drama, Fantasy, Horror
Abby Quinn is eagerly awaiting childbirth but is haunted by dreams where she suffers a miscarriage. When she decides to rent a room to a mysterious stranger, she realizes a chain of events that will unleash the end of humanity.
Director: Carl Schultz | Stars: Demi Moore, Michael Biehn, Jürgen Prochnow, Peter Friedman
Votes: 15,690 | Gross: $18.88M
8. Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert (2018 TV Movie)
TV-PG | 99 min | Drama, Musical
A live musical recounting the final days of Jesus Christ and those around him.
Directors: David Leveaux, Alex Rudzinski | Stars: Sara Bareilles, Alice Cooper, Ben Daniels, Brandon Victor Dixon
Votes: 4,047
9. The Passion of the Christ: Deleted Scenes (2009 Video)
5 min | Short, Drama
Deleted scenes from 'The Passion of the Christ'.
Director: Mel Gibson | Stars: Jim Caviezel, Maia Morgenstern, Mattia Sbragia, Hristo Shopov
Votes: 129
10. Joshua and the Promised Land (2003 Video)
Not Rated | 53 min | Animation, Family
A riveting tale filled with many moments of happiness and pain, Joshua and the Promised Land is an amazing story retelling the events of the Old Testament. Joshua Carter is introduced to ... See full summary »
Director: Jim Lion | Stars: Gail Archer, Chaim Dauermann, Jonathan Dauermann, Naomi Dauermann
Votes: 1,115
11. Allegro non troppo (1976)
PG | 75 min | Animation, Comedy, Fantasy
An enthusiastic filmmaker thinks he's come up with a totally original idea: animation set to classical music! When he is informed that some American named "Prisney" (or something) has ... See full summary »
Director: Bruno Bozzetto | Stars: Maurizio Nichetti, Maurizio Micheli, Marialuisa Giovannini, Néstor Garay
Votes: 3,218
12. Al-mohager (1994)
129 min | Drama
Ram leaves the nomadic life and embarks on a quest for knowledge in a pharaonic Egypt mired in political intrigue. Based on a biblical story.
Director: Youssef Chahine | Stars: Youssra, Khaled Nabawy, Mahmoud Hemida, Michel Piccoli
Votes: 1,134
13. Seditiosa (2024)
Drama
Yahel and her companions, Judith and Magdalena are on their way to a market where they end up confronting the Romans and the religious authorities. What begins as a long walk to the market turns into a cruel journey to the cross.
Director: Jac Avila | Stars: Simonne De La Riva, Daniela Borda, Mila Joya, Sol Marina Vargas
14. The Little Drummer Boy (1968 TV Movie)
Not Rated | 25 min | Animation, Drama, Family
An orphan drummer boy who hates humanity finds his life changed forever when he meets three wise men en route to Bethlehem.
Directors: Jules Bass, Arthur Rankin Jr., Takeo Nakamura | Stars: José Ferrer, Paul Frees, June Foray, Ted Eccles
Votes: 6,400
15. My Last Day (2011)
9 min | Animation, Short, Biography
The Scriptural story unfolds through the eyes of a criminal who receives the same brutal crucifixion sentence as Jesus of Nazareth. It is a short moral film of regret, repentance and redemption.
Director: Barry Cook
Votes: 126
16. Days of Noah (2022)
Drama
A story about fathers, sons, and consequence in the days before the flood foretold by Noah.
Director: Dalton Thomas | Stars: Vitaly Rapoport, Abraham Shishkoff, Mayaan Nestel, Liran Yakuti
Votes: 9
17. Joseph's Gift (1999)
PG-13 | 94 min | Drama
A modern retelling of the biblical story "Joseph and His Coat of Many Colors", set in LA's garment district.
Director: Philippe Mora | Stars: Freddy Rodríguez, Brion James, Robert Townsend, John Saxon
Votes: 115
18. The Joys of Jezebel (1970)
X | 75 min | Comedy, Fantasy, Horror
Satan lets Jezebel return to earth to deliver the soul of a blonde virgin named Rachel by taking over her body. However, Jezebel gets more than she bargained for.
Director: Peter Perry Jr. | Stars: Luanne Roberts, Christopher Stone, Johnny Rocco, Jay Edwards
Votes: 113
19. Story of Judas (2015)
Not Rated | 99 min | Drama
The last days of Jesus into Jerusalem, from the perspective of an unexpected Judas, presented as the closest of his disciples.
Director: Rabah Ameur-Zaïmeche | Stars: Nabil Djedouani, Mohamed Aroussi, Rabah Ameur-Zaïmeche, Marie Loustalot
Votes: 230
20. Lot in Sodom (1933)
Not Rated | 28 min | Short, Drama
Lot in Sodom is a sensual depiction of the Sodom and Gomorrah story filled with sinewy and semi-clad bodies, delirious bacchanales devoted to physical pleasure, and a searing, cataclysmic ... See full summary »
Directors: James Sibley Watson, Melville Webber | Stars: Friedrich Haak, Hildegarde Watson, Dorthea House, Lewis Whitbeck
Votes: 700
21. Amahl and the Night Visitors (1978 TV Movie)
51 min | Musical
One night in Judea, a disabled shepherd boy-turned-beggar and his mother are visited by three strangers. They are the Three Kings, and they are on their way to Bethlehem to visit the Christ Child, who has just been born.
Director: Arvin Brown | Stars: Teresa Stratas, Robert Sapolsky, Giorgio Tozzi, Willard White
Votes: 66
22. David + Jonathan (2006)
15 min | Animation, Short, Drama
A modern-day retelling of the biblical story of Jonathan and David as seen through pointillist still animation.
Director: Jan Wandrag
23. Amahl and the Night Visitors (1963 TV Movie)
Musical
One night in Judea, a disabled shepherd boy-turned-beggar and his mother are visited by three strangers. They are the Three Kings, and they are on their way to Bethlehem to visit the Christ Child, who has just been born.
Director: Kirk Browning | Stars: Richard Cross, Martha King, John McCollum, Julian Patrick
Votes: 37
25. Passion Play: The Last Supper (1903)
Drama, Short
Christ is here seen at the table, with the disciples seated right and left. Before continuing with the supper, Christ washes the feet of His disciples. Rising from feet washing, He resumes ... See full summary »
27. The Redemption (1958)
95 min | Documentary
Director: Vincenzo Lucci-Chiarissi | Stars: Carlo D'Angelo, Ubaldo Lay, Gianna Piaz, Gabriella Genta
28. David and Goliath (II) (2019)
6 min | Animation, Short, Action
We go back many years, to biblical times, when a seasoned warrior tells of his mysterious past as a soldier in the Philistine army and describes the heroic battle between David and Goliath from his perspective.
Director: Mor Moshe-Ashkenazi | Stars: Micha-Uzin-Salian, Noam-Tal, Yoram Yosephberg
30. Loose Him and Let Him Go! (2008 Video)
Not Rated | 58 min
In this feature presentation, Roderick L. Evans presents viewers with a candid look at the biblical story of Lazarus. After Jesus called Lazarus forth, He instructed those standing by to ... See full summary »
Star: Roderick L. Evans
31. Do You Know What Time It Is? (2008 Video)
Not Rated | 42 min | Short
In this feature presentation, Roderick L. Evans challenges his viewers with information concerning the Christian belief in the "last days." In this message, be challenged to awake out of ... See full summary »
Star: Roderick L. Evans
Votes: 7
32. Thank God for His Glory! (2010 Video)
Not Rated | 52 min
In this feature presentation, Roderick L. Evans introduces his audience to dimensions of the glory of God. There are many dynamics to the glory of God. Christians, however, must realize ... See full summary »
Star: Roderick L. Evans
33. The Authenticity of the Faith (2009 Video)
Not Rated | 40 min | Short
In another feature presentation, Roderick L. Evans discuss the controversial subject of whether the Christian faith is authentic. Christians have to trust the authenticity and validity of ... See full summary »
Star: Roderick L. Evans
35. What's in a Name? (2008 Video)
Not Rated | 70 min
Roderick L. Evans discusses controversies surrounding Jesus Christ. As Christians, the name of Jesus has to be authority in our lives. In this message, rediscover the power and authority of the name of Jesus.
Star: Roderick L. Evans
36. Salome (2012)
Drama, Music
Stars: Garrett Sorenson, Elizabeth DeShong, Andrew Funk, Bojan Knezevic
Votes: 10
37. A Force Called Favor (2010 Video)
40 min | Short
In this video/film presentation, Roderick L. Evans presents compelling information concerning the Christian doctrine of favor. The favor of God reflects the personal way in which God ... See full summary »
Star: Roderick L. Evans
38. Covenant Conquerors (2009 Video)
Not Rated | 20 min | Short
In this short feature, Roderick L. Evans presents audiences with a poignant message concerning the Judeo-Christian concepts of covenant. Christians are the children of Abraham and partakers... See full summary »
Star: Roderick L. Evans
39. Appreciate the Ascension (2009 Video)
28 min | Short
In this feature short, Roderick L. Evans presents to his viewers vital information concerning the Christian doctrine of the Ascension. The truth of the Ascension of Jesus Christ is ... See full summary »
Star: Roderick L. Evans
40. Consider Your Ways! (2008 Video)
Not Rated | 30 min | Short
In this short feature, Roderick L. Evans challenges audiences with a message of self-introspection. Self-examination is a vital part of the Christian life. In this message, be challenged to... See full summary »
Star: Roderick L. Evans
41. First Class Discipleship (2008 Video)
Not Rated | 69 min
In this feature length presentation, Roderick L. Evans presents viewers with information concerning Christian discipleship. Christians have to strive to be first class disciples. In this ... See full summary »
Star: Roderick L. Evans
43.
Animated Stories from the New Testament (1987–2005)
Episode:
Forgive Us Our Debts
(1991)
Not Rated | 30 min | Animation, Drama, Family
Through examples and parables, Jesus leads Peter to learn the power of forgiveness and how to control his anger at those who do him wrong. Through Peter's experience, we learn the lesson of... See full summary »
Director: Richard Rich | Stars: John Nicolaysen, Jonathan Best, Glen Slight, Ray Porter
Votes: 40
44.
Hallmark Hall of Fame (1951–1978)
Episode:
Amahl and the Night Visitors
(1951)
55 min | Comedy, Drama
One night in Judea, a disabled shepherd boy-turned-beggar and his mother are visited by three strangers. They are the Three Kings, and they are on their way to Bethlehem to visit the Christ Child, who has just been born.
Directors: Kirk Browning, Gian Carlo Menotti | Stars: Chet Allen, Rosemary Kuhlmann, Andrew McKinley, David Aiken
Votes: 90
45.
Studio One (1948–1958)
Episode:
The Play of the Nativity of the Child Jesus
(1952)
60 min | Drama
The birth of Jesus and the serene Mary and Joseph in Bethlehem.
Director: Franklin J. Schaffner | Stars: Robert Shaw Chorale, Betty Furness, Lloyd Bochner, John Cannon
Votes: 40
46.
Animated Stories from the New Testament (1987–2005)
Episode:
The Greatest Is the Least
(1997)
Not Rated | 30 min | Animation, Drama, Family
After the resurrection of Christ, the disciples learned to practice their Master's teachings. Our Lord taught his disciples that in order to be the greatest in Heaven, one must understand what it means to be least on Earth.
Director: Richard Rich | Stars: Ivan Crosland, William Dennis Hunt, Al Michaels, Mark Ciglar
Votes: 32
47.
Animated Stories from the New Testament (1987–2005)
Episode:
The Lost Is Found
(1999)
Not Rated | 30 min | Animation, Drama, Family
Jesus uses the lives of Miriam, Jonah and Matthew along with the parables of the lost coin and the lost sheep to show how mercy, forgiveness and love are generously extended to all sinners.... See full summary »
Director: Richard Rich | Stars: Ivan Crosland, Bridget Connors, Carrie Dobro, Era Weisz
Votes: 31
48.
The Famous Adventures of Mr. Magoo (1964–1965)
Episode:
Mr. Magoo's Noah's Ark
(1965)
30 min | Animation, Comedy, Family
Mr. Magoo erupts in one final bluster before donning the humble sandals of Noah, whom God has selected to built an ark against a purging flood.
Director: Abe Levitow | Stars: Jim Backus, Marvin Miller, Henny Backus, Paul Frees
49.
Art, Passion & Power: The Story of the Royal Collection (2018)
Episode:
Dangerous Magic
(2018)
59 min | Documentary, History
Andrew begins by examining the works acquired by the great founders of the modern collection, Henry VIII and Charles I. He explores how the two monarchs used art for their own purposes and the impact that had on British art.
Star: Andrew Graham-Dixon
Votes: 12