Movies About Birth Of Jesus

From Stars: Robert Powell, Olivia Hussey, Laurence Olivier, James Mason, starring
Rated TV-G

Jesus of Nazareth (1977) is an epic retelling of the life of Jesus Christ, directed by Franco Zeffirelli and starring Robert Powell as the titular Jesus. The film follows Jesus from his birth in Bethlehem to his adult ministry and eventual crucifixion at Calvary. Featuring a star-studded cast including Olivia Hussey, Laurence Olivier, and James Mason, the film is a faithful adaptation of the Gospels, celebrating Jesus's message of love, faith, and redemption. While not always historically accurate, the film is widely regarded as a classic of the genre, and a testament to the power of faith.

From William Wyler, starring Charlton Heston, Jack Hawkins, Stephen Boyd, Haya Harareet
Rated G

"Ben-Hur" (1959) is a classic epic from director William Wyler, starring Charlton Heston and Jack Hawkins. The film follows the story of Judah Ben-Hur, a wealthy Jewish prince from Jerusalem, whose life is changed forever when his childhood friend Messala betrays him. Falsely accused of treason, Judah is sent away as a galley slave for years, until he eventually returns to his homeland to seek revenge against his old friend. Along the way, he meets Jesus Christ and finds redemption through his teachings. The film is filled with spectacular set pieces, including a dramatic chariot race and an unforgettable sea battle. Ultimately, Ben-Hur is a powerful story of revenge, betrayal, and forgiveness.

From Regardt van den Bergh, starring Richard Kiley, Bruce Marchiano, Gerrit Schoonhoven, Dawid Minnaar
Rated TV-G

The Gospel According to Matthew is a 1993 biographical drama film directed by South African filmmaker Regardt van den Bergh. It is a dramatization of the life and ministry of Jesus Christ as told in the Gospel of Matthew, with a particular focus on the Sermon on the Mount. The film stars English actor Enrique Irazoqui as Jesus, and portrays Jesus and his disciples with a realism rarely seen in prior film versions of the Bible. Van den Bergh's film follows Jesus from his baptism at the hands of John the Baptist, through his travels and teachings around Galilee and Judea, ending with the resurrection and ascension. Along the way, the film focuses on Jesus' interactions with the crowds with whom he comes into contact, and the dynamics between Jesus and his disciples. The film also brings to life many of the parables and teachings of Jesus, including the Sermon on the Mount.

From Pier Paolo Pasolini, starring Enrique Irazoqui, Margherita Caruso, Susanna Pasolini, Marcello Morante
Rated Not Rated

The Gospel According to St. Matthew is a 1964 Italian film directed by Pier Paolo Pasolini and featuring Enrico Maria Salerno as Jesus. The film is a literal interpretation of the Gospel of Matthew, taken word for word almost entirely from the Revised Standard Version of the Bible. Pasolini's interpretation is faithful to the original text and is notable for focusing on the humanism of the teachings of Jesus, rather than emphasizing the miraculous and the divine. The film follows Jesus from his baptism to his crucifixion, including his travels and teachings, his entry into Jerusalem, and his condemnation by Pontius Pilate. The movie features an original soundtrack by Mozart and Bach and won the 1964 Venice Film Festival's International Catholic Jury prize.

From Philip Saville, starring Henry Ian Cusick, Daniel Kash, Christopher Plummer, Stuart Bunce
Rated PG-13

The Gospel of John is a 2003 British-Canadian religious drama film directed by Philip Saville. It is a dramatization of the life of Jesus, based on the Gospel of John. The cast includes Henry Ian Cusick as Jesus, Stuart Bunce as John the Baptist, Daniel Kash as Peter, and Richard Lintern as Judas. The film follows the story of Jesus' life as described in the Gospel of John, beginning with his baptism by John the Baptist, his ministry and teachings, his miracles, and his crucifixion and resurrection. It also includes interviews with various religious scholars, who provide insights and perspectives throughout the film. The film interweaves these conversations with dramatizations of the events described in the Gospel. The film was shot on location in Morocco and was praised for its faithfulness to the text and the quality of its production.

From Martin Scorsese, starring Willem Dafoe, Harvey Keitel, Barbara Hershey, Paul Greco
Rated R

The Last Temptation of Christ is a 1988 film directed by Martin Scorsese, based on the novel of the same name by Nikos Kazantzakis. It tells the story of Jesus, who is tormented by his own human desires and doubts even as he tries to fulfill his divine mission. Temptations come in the form of an angel offering him a "last temptation": a life of earthly joy and love rather than one of suffering. Ultimately, Jesus rejects the temptation and chooses to fulfill his destiny, thereby redeeming humanity. The film also stars Willem Dafoe as Jesus, and Harvey Keitel as Judas.

From Directors: Heidi Ewing, Rachel Grady, starring Mike Papantonio, Lou Engle, Becky Fischer, Ted Haggard
Rated PG-13

From Norman Jewison, starring Ted Neeley, Carl Anderson, Yvonne Elliman, Barry Dennen
Rated G

From Mel Gibson, starring Jim Caviezel, Monica Bellucci, Maia Morgenstern, Christo Jivkov
Rated R

From Directors: John Krish, Peter Sykes, starring Brian Deacon, Rivka Neuman, Alexander Scourby, Niko Nitai
Rated G

From Directors: Derek W. Hayes, Stanislav Sokolov, starring Ralph Fiennes, Michael Bryant, Julie Christie, Rebecca Callard
Rated G

From Nicholas Ray, starring Jeffrey Hunter, Siobhan McKenna, Hurd Hatfield, Ron Randell
Rated PG-13

From Catherine Hardwicke, starring Keisha Castle-Hughes, Shohreh Aghdashloo, Oscar Isaac, Hiam Abbass
Rated PG

From Henry Koster, starring Richard Burton, Jean Simmons, Victor Mature, Michael Rennie
Rated Unrated

From David A.R. White, starring Bruce Marchiano, Steve Borden, Jaci Velasquez, Jamie Nieto

From David Greene, starring Victor Garber, Lynne Thigpen, Katie Hanley, David Haskell
Rated G

From Directors: George Stevens, David Lean, Jean Negulesco, starring Max von Sydow, Dorothy McGuire, Charlton Heston, Michael Anderson Jr.
Rated G

From Alex Kendrick, starring Priscilla C. Shirer, T.C. Stallings, Karen Abercrombie, Beth Moore
Rated PG

From Stars: Jeremy Sisto, Debra Messing, Jacqueline Bisset, Gary Oldman, starring
Rated TV-PG

From Christopher Spencer, starring Diogo Morgado, Amber Rose Revah, Greg Hicks, Adrian Schiller
Rated PG-13

From Kevin Connor, starring Christian Bale, Pernilla August, Melinda Kinnaman, David Threlfall
Rated PG-13

From Charles Robert Carner, starring Johnathon Schaech, Jonathan Scarfe, Tim Matheson, Fiona Glascott
Rated PG-13

From Harold Cronk, starring Shane Harper, Kevin Sorbo, David A.R. White, Dean Cain
Rated PG