Movies About The Birth Of Jesus

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

Ben-Hur is a 1959 epic historical drama film directed by William Wyler, and starring Charlton Heston as the title character. The story follows a fictionalized account of the life of Judah Ben-Hur, a Jewish prince from Jerusalem who is enslaved by the Romans. After befriending a Roman military commander and taking part in a chariot race, Ben-Hur sets out to seek revenge against his former friend and win back his freedom and his homeland. Along the way, he encounters Jesus Christ and is transformed by his teachings of forgiveness and redemption. The film was a huge box office success, winning 11 Academy Awards including Best Picture, and is frequently listed as one of the greatest films of all time.

From Terry Jones, starring Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Michael Palin, Terry Gilliam
Rated R

Life of Brian is a British comedy film written, directed, and performed by the Monty Python comedy troupe. The film follows the life of Brian Cohen, a young Jewish man who is born on the same day as Jesus and is mistaken for the Messiah. Brian grows up in a Roman-occupied Judea, and becomes embroiled in a series of religious and political conflicts. Along the way, he meets a variety of characters, including the Wise Men, a would-be revolutionary leader, and his mother, who is constantly trying to make him more religious. In the end, Brian is freed from prison by a crowd of people who believe he is the Messiah, and he finally finds his true calling as a teacher. Life of Brian is a satire of religious beliefs and the way they can be misinterpreted, while also providing plenty of comedy and clever dialog.

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 television miniseries developed by Philip Saville. It is a dramatization of the life of Jesus Christ based on the canonical Gospel of John. The series stars Henry Ian Cusick as Jesus and the rest of the cast features well-known British and Canadian actors. It features a combination of live action and visual effects to recreate the world of 1st century Palestine. The series focuses on the Gospel of John, giving an intense and intimate portrayal of Jesus and his relationships with followers, family and enemies. It also covers his teachings, miracles, and his death and resurrection.

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

The Last Temptation of Christ is an 1988 American epic drama film directed by Martin Scorsese. It is an adaptation of the novel of the same name by Nikos Kazantzakis, and it tells the story of the life of Jesus Christ, his struggle with various forms of temptation including fear, doubt, depression, reluctance and lust, and his final temptation by Satan in the form of an alternate life in which he lives to old age, marries, and has children. The film stars Willem Dafoe as Jesus, Harvey Keitel as Judas Iscariot, Barbara Hershey as Mary Magdalene, and David Bowie as Pontius Pilate. It was highly controversial upon its release for its unconventional portrayal of Jesus, and for its possible blasphemy. However, it was praised for its cinematography, production design, and Scorsese's direction.

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

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

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

From Randall Wallace, starring Greg Kinnear, Kelly Reilly, Thomas Haden Church, Connor Corum
Rated PG

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

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