Sort by Popularity - Most Popular Movies and TV Shows tagged with keyword "reference-to-the-new-testament"

1. The Man from Earth (2007)

Not Rated | 87 min | Drama, Fantasy, Mystery

7.8

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An impromptu goodbye party for Professor John Oldman becomes a mysterious interrogation after the retiring scholar reveals to his colleagues he has a longer and stranger past than they can imagine.

Director: Richard Schenkman | Stars: David Lee Smith, Tony Todd, John Billingsley, Ellen Crawford

Votes: 200,210

2. Please Don't Eat the Daisies (1960)

Passed | 112 min | Comedy, Family, Romance

6.4

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Drama professor turned theater critic balances his home life and career when he moves to the country with his wife and their four sons.

Director: Charles Walters | Stars: Doris Day, David Niven, Janis Paige, Spring Byington

Votes: 4,931 | Gross: $11.10M

3. The Day of the Beast (1995)

R | 99 min | Action, Comedy, Crime

7.3

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Bent on committing as many sins as possible to avert the birth of the beast, a Catholic priest teams up with a Black Metal aficionado and an Italian connoisseur of the occult. Now, he must become an unrelenting sinner. Is there still hope?

Director: Álex de la Iglesia | Stars: Álex Angulo, Armando De Razza, Santiago Segura, Terele Pávez

Votes: 23,790 | Gross: $0.02M

4. Luther (2003)

PG-13 | 123 min | Biography, Drama, History

6.6

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47 Metascore

During the early sixteenth century, idealistic German monk Martin Luther, disgusted by the materialism in the Catholic Church, begins the dialogue that will lead to the Protestant Reformation.

Director: Eric Till | Stars: Joseph Fiennes, Bruno Ganz, Peter Ustinov, Alfred Molina

Votes: 16,003 | Gross: $5.79M

5. The Order (2003)

R | 102 min | Horror, Mystery, Thriller

5.1

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21 Metascore

A young priest is sent to Rome to investigate the troubling death of the head of his order.

Director: Brian Helgeland | Stars: Heath Ledger, Mark Addy, Shannyn Sossamon, Benno Fürmann

Votes: 18,470 | Gross: $7.66M

6. Religulous (2008)

R | 101 min | Documentary, Comedy, War

7.6

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56 Metascore

Bill Maher's take on the current state of world religion.

Director: Larry Charles | Stars: Bill Maher, Tal Bachman, Jonathan Boulden, Steven Burg

Votes: 60,246 | Gross: $13.00M

7. The Governess (1998)

R | 115 min | Drama, Romance

6.2

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60 Metascore

In this sensuous romance, Minnie Driver stars as a governess who is hired into a remote Scottish household and strongly affects all those she comes into contact with.

Director: Sandra Goldbacher | Stars: Minnie Driver, Tom Wilkinson, Florence Hoath, Jonathan Rhys Meyers

Votes: 3,155 | Gross: $3.90M

8. Ben X (2007)

Not Rated | 93 min | Drama, Thriller

7.3

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As an alternative to getting bullied at school, an autistic teenager retreats into the world of online role-playing games.

Director: Nic Balthazar | Stars: Marijke Pinoy, Greg Timmermans, Cesar De Sutter, Gilles De Schryver

Votes: 19,380 | Gross: $0.00M

9. Animated Stories from the New Testament (1987–2005)

Not Rated | 30 min | Animation, Drama, Family

6.8

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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.

Stars: Ivan Crosland, John Nicolaysen, Ray Porter, John Runnels

Votes: 128

10. Angry Harvest (1985)

R | 105 min | Drama, Romance, War

7.1

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In the winter of 1942-43, a Jewish family leaps from a train going through Silesia. They are separated in the woods, and Leon, a local peasant who's now a farmer of some wealth, discovers ... See full summary »

Director: Agnieszka Holland | Stars: Armin Mueller-Stahl, Elisabeth Trissenaar, Wojciech Pszoniak, Gerd Baltus

Votes: 867

11. Luther (1974)

PG | 110 min | Biography, Drama

6.4

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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.

Director: Guy Green | Stars: Peter Cellier, Leonard Rossiter, Stacy Keach, Patrick Magee

Votes: 481

12. Martin Luther (1953)

Approved | 105 min | Biography, Drama, History

6.8

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Biopic of German priest Martin Luther (Niall MacGinnis), covering his life between 1505 and 1530 A.D., and the birth of the Protestant Reformation movement.

Director: Irving Pichel | Stars: Niall MacGinnis, John Ruddock, Pierre Lefevre, Guy Verney

Votes: 666

13. The Case for Christ (2007 Video)

Unrated | 71 min | Documentary

6.5

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Reporter Lee Strobel interviews a number of religious and historical scholars in order to find out if there is any proof of the resurrection, and to discover the historical veracity of the New Testament.

Directors: Michael Eaton, Timothy Eaton | Stars: Lee Strobel, Leslie Strobel, J.P. Moreland, Mark Strauss

Votes: 681

14. The Life and Passion of Jesus Christ (1903)

45 min | Biography, Drama

6.5

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The story of Jesus Christ from the proclamation of his Nativity to his crucifixion. Impressive scenes and dynamism of the actors prelude to the Italian colossal movies of the silent period.

Directors: Lucien Nonguet, Ferdinand Zecca | Stars: Madame Moreau, Monsieur Moreau

Votes: 677

15. Jesus Christus Erlöser (2008)

84 min | Documentary

7.7

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Klaus KInski's interpretation of the new testament as reformer in a solo theater-happening in Berlin,1971.

Director: Peter Geyer | Star: Klaus Kinski

Votes: 532

16. The Real Da Vinci Code (2005 TV Movie)

90 min | Documentary

6.6

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Tony Robinson examines the claims made in Dan Brown's best-selling novel, "The Da Vinci Code."

Director: Kashaf Chaudhry | Stars: Tony Robinson, Dan Brown, Oliver Davies, Graham Phillips

Votes: 417

17. Letting Go of God (2008)

130 min | Documentary

8.4

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Letting Go of God is a humorous monologue by Julia Sweeney chronicling her search for God. She begins in the Catholic church, the religion her family raised her in, and takes a Bible study ... See full summary »

Director: Julia Sweeney

Votes: 689

18. Cotton Patch Gospel (1988)

111 min | Musical

8.5

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A filmed stage-play recounting the story of Jesus as set in modern day Georgia with music and reverent humor added. Essentially a one man show with a cast of four musicians fleshing out ... See full summary »

Directors: Michael Meece, Russell Treyz | Stars: Tom Key, Scott Ainslie, Pete Corum, Jim Lauderdale

Votes: 78

19. Martin Luther (2002 TV Movie)

TV-G | 115 min | Biography, Drama, History

7.1

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Martin Luther is born into a world dominated by the Catholic Church. For the keenly spiritual Luther, the Church's promise of salvation is irresistible. Caught in a thunderstorm and ... See full summary »

Director: Cassian Harrison | Stars: Liam Neeson, Timothy West

Votes: 224

20. Il giro del mondo degli innamorati di Peynet (1974)

82 min | Animation

7.0

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Valentino and Valentina, sweethearts, go around the world starting from Bethlehem where they arrive with the camel and receive a colorful car from the Child Jesus in exchange for the flower they gave.

Director: Cesare Perfetto | Stars: Serena Verdirosi, Massimo Turci

Votes: 57

21. Da Vinci Code Decoded (2004 Video)

Not Rated | 152 min | Documentary

5.3

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This documentary exploration of Dan Brown's novel The Da Vinci Code, answers questions: What exactly was Leonardo da Vinci trying to tell us in his coded paintings? Was Jesus married to ... See full summary »

Director: Richard Metzger | Stars: Dan Brown, Danny Burstein, Henry Lincoln, Martin Lunn

Votes: 232

22. Fish Out of Water (I) (2009)

Unrated | 60 min | Documentary, Animation, History

7.4

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A documentary that faces down the controversies between homosexuality and religion, examining Bible verses quoted as condemnatory, and discussing alternative meanings.

Director: Ky Dickens | Stars: Terri Abbott, James Bankston, Ryan Barrett, Trish Bendix

Votes: 286

23. The Gospel of Caesar (2007)

115 min | Documentary, History

7.6

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Documentary film about a linguist and a Catholic priest, who search for and find the origins of Christianity and the real historical Jesus: Julius Caesar.

Director: Jan Van Friesland | Stars: David Llewellyn Child, Anne Nies Keur, Jan Van Friesland, Jorge Muñoz-Ortiz

Votes: 21

24. Hidden Bloodlines: The Grail & the Lost Tribes in the Lands of the North (2017)

122 min | Documentary

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The legendary search for the Holy Grail has resonated with millions for centuries. What is the Holy Grail, and why is this legendary symbol important to the lives of Joseph Smith and the ... See full summary »

Directors: James F. Stoddard III, L. Hannah Stoddard | Stars: Vern G. Swanson, James F. Stoddard III, L. Hannah Stoddard, Leah M. Stoddard

25. Re-Imagining Jesus (2016)

77 min | Documentary, Biography, History

8.3

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A contemplative journey into archaeology, history, and religion provides insight into the life lived by Jesus amid the social, political, philosophical, and religious turbulence of the first century. Shot in Jordan, Israel, and Lebanon.

Director: David Kantor | Stars: Jennifer Siegel, Stephen Zendt

Votes: 34

26. The Roomies (2010)

114 min | Comedy, Drama

7.2

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An under-employed and over-indulgent misfit aims to turn his life around through sobriety and religion while moving into the least supportive environment for either: an apartment with his ... See full summary »

Director: Jared Yanez | Stars: Quinn Allan, Tracy Conklin, Carly Carcione, Torrey Cornwell

Votes: 11

27. Élve vagy halva (1980)

80 min | Drama, History, Western

6.8

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The ex-revolutionary Gáspár Noszlopy escapes from prison in 1852. His plan to capture the emperor Franz Joseph and force him to sign the Declaration of Hungarian Independence. He is only able to find four fanatic men.

Director: Tamás Rényi | Stars: Lajos Balázsovits, György Cserhalmi, Dezsö Garas, Djoko Rosic

Votes: 193

28. Forbidden History: Dinosaurs and the Bible (2010 Video)

64 min | Documentary, History

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Star: Jeffery Jack

29. Our Search for Sodom & Gomorrah (2006 Video)

G | 52 min | Documentary

5.5

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In this documentary, the Real Discoveries team visit the Dead Sea to find the remains of the infamous cities of Sodom and Gomorrah. 3900 years ago, these two cities became so evil that God ... See full summary »

Director: Simon Brown | Stars: Einar Arnarsson, Emma Brown, Lauren Brown, Simon Brown

Votes: 9

30. The Big Question (2005 Video)

92 min

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Director: Richard Laurence | Stars: Rupert Hoare, Roger Phillips, John Polkinghorne, John Mackay

31. BBC Play of the Month (1965–1983)
Episode: Luther (1965)

Drama

7.9

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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.

Director: Alan Cooke | Stars: Alec McCowen, Patrick Magee, Geoffrey Bayldon, Charles Carson

Votes: 13

32. Friends (1994–2004)
Episode: The One After Joey and Rachel Kiss (2003)

TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy, Romance

8.4

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Joey and Ross both attempt to come clean to each other that they're dating Rachel and Charlie. Phoebe finds out Mike has another girlfriend.

Director: Kevin Bright | Stars: Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc

Votes: 4,995

33. Digging for the Truth (2005– )
Episode: The Real Sin City: Sodom and Gomorrah (2006)

TV-PG | 44 min | Documentary, History, Mystery

6.7

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According to the Bible, the cities of Sodom and Gomorrah were destroyed by God to punish their citizens for their wicked ways. Was this just a biblical parable, or is there evidence that ... See full summary »

Director: Brendan Goeckel | Stars: Josh Bernstein, Melanie Bulujian, Rami Khouri, Shmuel Marco

Votes: 10

34. Nova (1974– )
Episode: The Bible's Buried Secrets (2008)

TV-PG | 112 min | Documentary

7.6

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A powerful partnership between science and scholarship breaks exciting new ground in investigating the origins of the ancient Israelites, their faith in a single, omnipotent God and the creation of the Bible.

Director: Gary Glassman | Stars: Liev Schreiber, Stockard Channing, Gabriel Barkay, Amnon Ben Tor

Votes: 111

35. Architecture et géographie sacrée (1978–1985)
Episode: Notre-Dame de Paris, rosace du monde (1978)

55 min | Documentary

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Director: Paul Barbaneagra | Stars: Michel Bouquet, François Marty

36. Marple (2004–2013)
Episode: The Pale Horse (2010)

TV-14 | 89 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

7.4

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Miss Marple's priest friend is battered to death after visiting a dying woman. Seeking justice, she becomes entangled in an organization centered around an inn run by purported witches.

Director: Andy Hay | Stars: Julia McKenzie, Nicholas Parsons, Lynda Baron, Elizabeth Rider

Votes: 1,343