The 9 best biblical films available in streaming

The Bible is one of the most influential works in history. His ancient narratives transcend beliefs and boundaries, portraying events and characters that have had a powerful impact on the human imagination.

The stories in the Bible have inspired all forms of art, including cinema. Therefore, we have selected 9 Bible-based movies available on streaming services.

Under the direction of renowned director Richard Fleischer, “Barrabás” is based on the novel of the same name by Pär Lagerkvist.

The film tells a version of the life of Barabbas, a New Testament character who is a criminal condemned to crucifixion. However, when Pontius Pilate, the Roman governor, offers the crowd the choice between releasing Jesus or Barabbas, the crowd chooses to release Barabbas.

Anthony Quinn plays Barabbas. The cast also includes Silvana Mangano, Katy Jurado, Arthur Kennedy, Harry Andrews, Ernest Borgnine, Vittorio Gassman and Jack Palance.

Directed by the famous Italian director Ermanno Olmi, this film with extraordinary images is based on the Book of Genesis and tells, in a poetic way, the creation of the world up to the Great Flood.

In the film, a nomadic shepherd tells biblical stories to his family, such as the birth of the world, Adam and Eve, Cain and Abel and even Noah’s ark.

This biblical epic is directed by two masters of cinema: Raoul Walsh and the Italian Mario Bava, who was the film’s director of photography but, in the Italian copies, is also credited as co-director.

The plot is based on the Book of Esther in the Hebrew Bible and the Old Testament. In the plot, the recently bereaved King Ahasuerus of Persia (Richard Egan) seeks a new wife and is interested in the charming Esther (Joan Collins).

However, Esther is a Jewish woman, and the king’s evil advisor, Haman (Sergio Fantoni), incites intolerance against followers of that faith.

Biblical epic directed by Cecil B. DeMille, this film is an adaptation of the story contained in the Book of Judges, in the Old Testament.

The plot follows Samsão (Victor Mature), a man whose secret to his super strength lies in his uncut hair. He is seduced and falls in love with Delilah (Hedy Lamarr), who discovers his secret and betrays him to the Philistines.

A cinema classic, the work also stars George Sanders and Angela Lansbury.

Another film directed by Cecil B. DeMille, “The Ten Commandments,” is an epic poem based on the Book of Exodus, contained in the Bible, as well as on a series of novels that helped dramatize the story of Moses, from his birth until birth. liberation of the Israelites from slavery in Egypt and delivery of the Ten Commandments.

With Charlton Heston in the role of Moses, the cast also includes stars such as Yul Brynner (Ocean Oceans), Anne Baxter (The Wicked One) and Edward G. Robinson (Soul in the Ooze). The film is considered a cinema classic.

Another Moses movie to include on the list, “Exodus: Gods and Kings,” is directed by Ridley Scott. Adapting the biblical story of the Book of Exodus, the film stars Christian Bale as Moses.

The film recounts the liberation of the Israelites from slavery in Egypt, led by Moses. The cast also includes Joel Edgerton, John Turturro, Aaron Paul, Ben Mendelsohn, Sigourney Weaver and Ben Kingsley.

In addition to the biblical account of the Flood found in the Book of Genesis, the film “Noah” also incorporates elements from the Book of Enoch.

The film is directed by Darren Aronofsky and stars Russell Crowe as Noah, along with Jennifer Connelly, Emma Watson, Ray Winstone and Anthony Hopkins in important roles.

The plot follows the journey of Noah (Crowe) as he receives a divine vision of an impending flood that will destroy all life on Earth. He is ordered to build an ark to save his family and representatives of all species of animals.

This film portrays the last 12 hours of the life of Jesus Christ. The story begins with the agony in the Garden of Gethsemane and passes through a violent representation of the Flagellation of Jesus.

The plot also deals with the crucifixion and death of Jesus and concludes with a brief description of the resurrection.

The religious drama is directed by Mel Gibson and stars Jim Caviezel as Jesus of Nazareth. The cast also includes Maia Morgenstern and Monica Bellucci.

Directed by master filmmaker Nicholas Ray, “The King of Kings” adapts the New Testament and portrays the life of Jesus Christ from his birth to his crucifixion and resurrection.

The role of Jesus was played by Jeffrey Hunter, and the film also stars Siobhán McKenna, Robert Ryan, Viveca Lindfors, Ron Randell, Hurd Hatfield, and Rip Torn, as well as narration by Orson Welles.

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