Bible

Directed by Stuart Cooper.
360 minutes; released 1985.
A dramatic portrayal of events from the Book of Acts. Starring Susan Sarandon, James Mason and Ava Gardner.

Directed by Regardt van den Bergh.
193 minutes; released 1994.
A dramatic portrayal of the Book of Acts presented word-for-word using the New International Version translation.

Directed by Raffaele Mertes.
96 minutes; released 2000.
Imprisoned by the Romans in 90 A.D., the elderly apostle John fights to save Christianity from extinction by sending letters to Christian communities. He gives his written visions--which form the Book of Revelation--to a fervent Christian so she can spread his message.

Directed by Richard Fleischer.
137 minutes; released 1961.
Pardoned instead of Christ, Barabbas returns to thievery and jail. He endures sulphur mines and gladiator school. He watches friends die for their faith in Jesus. All this time, Barabbas is haunted by the prophet who died instead of him. Based on the novel by Par Lagerkvist. Starring Anthony Quinn.

Directed by William Wyler.
212 minutes; released 1959.
A Jewish prince in first-century A.D. Palestine is betrayed and sent into slavery by a Roman friend; he regains his freedom and comes back for revenge. Based on the novel by Lew Wallace. Starring Charlton Heston.

Directed by Henry King.
116 minutes; released 1951.
A gripping retelling of the story of King David's adulterous love for a married woman, and the devastation it brings upon the Kingdom of Israel. Starring Gregory Peck and Susan Hayward.

Directed by Krzysztof Kieslowski.
55-minute episodes; released 1989.
Kieslowski's series of ten dramas each inspired by one of the Ten Commandments. In Polish with English subtitles.

Directed by Youssef Chahine.
123 minutes; released 1994.
An Egyptian re-telling of the story of Joseph and his brothers.

Directed by Regardt van den Bergh.
135 minutes; released 2002.
A film version of the Book of Acts.

Directed by Michael Ray Rhodes.
72 minutes; released 1985.
Set in ancient Persia, a wealthy doctor embarks on a spiritual and physical journey to find the newly born Messiah.

Directed by Sidney Olcott.
71 minutes; released 1912.
An early silent film version of the life of Christ filmed in Palestine.

Directed by Cheick Oumar Sissoko.
102 minutes; released 1999.
The Biblical story of Jacob and Esau told from an African perspective. In Bambara with English subtitles.

Directed by Robert Riler.
57 minutes; released 1980.
Leonardo Defilippis' one-man performance of the first six chapters of the Gospel of St. Luke.

Directed by Pier Paolo Pasolini.
142 minutes; released 1964.
In his second feature, in which he presents the life, death and teachings of Jesus Christ, Pasolini attempts to take Christ out of the opulent church and present him as an outcast Italian peasant. Starring Enrique Irazoqui.

Directed by Philip Saville.
280 minutes; released 2003.
A faithful and powerful dramatization of the biblical text. Starring Henry Ian Cusick and narrated by Christopher Plummer.

Directed by Robert Elfstrom.
83 minutes; released 1973.
Johnny Cash narrates the story of Jesus. Featuring songs by Johnny Cash, June Carter Cash, and Kris Kristofferson.

Directed by George Stevens.
199 minutes; released 1965.
Stevens' monumental adaptation of the story of Jesus Christ. Starring Max von Sydow. In English or French, with optional French or Spanish subtitles.

Directed by Kevin Connor.
168 minutes; released 2000.
A dramatization of the life of Abraham, his people and his faith.

Directed by Roger Young.
174 minutes; released 1999.
A CBS television miniseries, which emphasizes the human side of Jesus Christ. Starring Jeremy Sisto.

Directed by Norman Jewison.
107 minutes; released 1973.
An interpretation of the last weeks of Christ's life. Based on the rock opera by Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Weber. Starring Ted Neeley. In English or French.

Directed by Gale Edwards and Nick Morris.
112 minutes; released 2001.
An interpretation of the last weeks of Christ's life. Based on the rock opera by Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Weber. Starring Glenn Carter. In English or French.

Directed by Denys Arcand.
119 minutes; released 1989.
A group of actors put on an unorthodox, but acclaimed Passion Play which incites the opposition of the Catholic Church. Meanwhile the actors' lives begin to mirror the Passion itself. In English or French, with optional English subtitles.

Directed by Franco Zeffirelli.
382 minutes; released 1977.
Beginning before the Nativity and extending through the Crucifixion and Resurrection. Brings to life all the majesty and sweeping drama of the life of Jesus.

Directed by Raffaele Mertes.
100 minutes; released 2000.
The story of Joseph the carpenter, loving husband of Mary. Starring Tobias Moretti.

Directed by Bruce Beresford.
113 minutes; released 1985.
A shepherd boy rises to the throne of ancient Israel. Starring Richard Gere.

Directed by Cecil B. DeMille.
267 minutes; released 1927.
Featuring text drawn directly from the Bible, this telling of the life of Christ is both spectacular and reverent.

Directed by Nicholas Ray.
171 minutes; released 1961.
A feature-length movie dramatization of the life of Christ.

Directed by Martin Scorsese.
163 minutes; released 1988.
Scorsese's controversial feature-film based on the novel by Nikos Kazantzakis.

Directed by Ferdinand Zecca.
115 minutes; released 1907.
An early silent film version of the life of Christ.

Directed by Joseph I. Breen Jr.
180 minutes; released 1992.
These feature films dramatically portray Christ's life: His early life (The Savior: 90 min.; 1957) and His Ascension (The Master: 90 min.; 1957).

Directed by Joseph I. Breen Jr.
300 minutes; released 1985.
The powerfully compelling Gospel stories come to life in fifteen 20-minute segments aligned with the Mysteries of the Rosary. Includes The Joyful Mysteries (100 min.; 1957), The Sorrowful Mysteries (100 min.; 1957) and The Glorious Mysteries (100 min.; 1957).

Directed by Kevin Connor.
91 minutes; released 1999.
A portrayal of Mary's undying and steadfast love for her son. Starring Pernilla August and Christian Bale.

Directed by Regardt van den Bergh.
240 minutes; released 1993.
A dramatic portrayal of the Gospel of Saint Matthew presented word-for-word using the New International Version translation.

Directed by Giacomo Moncada.
50 minutes; released 2004.
A dramatic Gospel presentation of the birth of Christianity, showing how one Rabbi becomes a follower of Yeshua of Nazareth. Now his greatest challenge is to convince his loved ones that the long awaited Messiah Son of David has finally come.

Directed by Derek W. Hayes and Stanislav Sokolov.
87 minutes; released 2000.
The story of Jesus in animation featuring the voices of Ralph Fiennes, Julie Christie, Richard E. Grant, William Hurt, and Miranda Richardson.

Directed by Catherine Hardwicke.
101 minutes; released 2006.
The story of the Nativity, emphasizing Mary and Joseph's enduring faith amidst King Herod's campaign of slaughter. Starring Keisha Castle-Hughes and Oscar Isaac.

Directed by Christopher Gornold-Smith.
58 minutes; released 2006.
Seven short dramas portraying the following parables: the Good Samaritan, the Unmerciful Servant, the Treasure and the Pearl, the Lost Son, the Midnight Visitor, the Dinner, the Manager.

Directed by Doug Barry.
90 minutes; released 2003.
Filmed live at the Orpheum Theatre in Omaha, Nebraska, Barry's one-man performance dramatizes Christ's arduous journey to Calvary. Music composed by Eric Genuis.

Produced by Eternal Word Television Network.
60 minutes; released 2008.
An energetic Catholic musical-drama troupe performs the Passion of Jesus.

Directed by Robert Riler.
51 minutes; released 1987.
Leonardo Defilippis' dramatic performance of Jesus' entry into Jerusalem, the Last Supper, the Crucifixion, and the Resurrection.

Directed by Mel Gibson.
126 minutes; released 2004.
This film depicts Jesus Christ's final twelve hours, from meditation in the Garden of Gethsemane to his betrayal, crucifixion and resurrection. Starring James Caviezel.

Directed by Christopher Gornold-Smith.
66 minutes; released 2007.
Seven short dramatic presentations: The Christmas story, The temptation, Jesus and the Pharisees, The Pharisee and The tax collector, The decision, The absent king and The new covenant.

Directed by Robert Marcarelli.
54 minutes; released 1997.
A dramatic presentation about Saint Paul the Apostle. Starring Garry Cooper.

Directed by Christopher Gornold-Smith.
53 minutes; released 2003.
Sixteen short dramas about people in the Gospels who encountered Jesus: Simon Peter, Matthew, The centurion, The woman at the well, The nobleman, Jairus, The rich young ruler, Nicodemus, Zacchaues, The man born blind, Annas, Caiaphas, Judas Iscariot, Herod Antipas, Pontius Pilate and Joseph of Arimathea.

Directed by Robert Day.
194 minutes; released 1981.
A television mini-series dramatization of events from the lives of the Apostles Peter and Paul. Starring Anthony Hopkins and Robert Foxworth.

Directed by Robert Marcarelli.
97 minutes; released 1995.
Pivotal events from the life of Christ.

Directed by Henry Koster.
135 minutes; released 1953.
A dramatization of Lloyd C. Douglas' novel about a Roman centurion converted to Christianity. Starring Richard Burton.

Directed by David Lowell Rich and Alex Segal.
191 minutes; released 1976.
The story of the young shepherd boy who grew up to be King of Israel. Starring Timothy Bottoms and Jane Seymour.

Directed by Michael Cacoyannis.
96 minutes; released 1974.
The story of two fraternal conflicts: Jacob and Esau, and Joseph and his brothers.

Directed by Henry Koster.
131 minutes; released 1960.
A dramatization of the biblical book of the same name about a pagan woman who converts to Judaism, marries a Jew, but then is widowed and suffers tremendous hardship.

Directed by Cecil B. DeMille.
220 minutes; released 1956.
DeMille's classic film - the story of the life of Moses (Charlton Heston), who turned his back on a privileged life to lead his people to freedom.

Directed by Robert Dornhelm.
160 minutes; released 2006.
The child Moses escapes death as a child and is raised in an Egyptian household until he discovers his true heritage and becomes the leader and liberator of the Hebrew people.