G. Connor Salter

What makes the top 10 Bible movies of all time?

Bible stories have been adapted into movies for as long as movies have existed. Filmmakers have done everything from telling the story so close it’s like a sermon with pictures, to coloring outside the lines to imagine what happened after a famous Bible story. Some of these movies have been more reverent than others, but even the more daring movies have often provoked fascinating discussions about how we understand the Bible.

The following looks at 10 of the more reverent Bible movies over the years, from early classics to recent hits. Many of these movies have stories you have heard before, but they often present challenging ways of thinking about the stories that you may not considered.

Parents should be aware that while most of these movies tell stories that kids have heard multiple times in Sunday School, some of these movies (like Paul, Apostle of Christ) lean into the stories’ mature details. Others (like The Ten Commandments) have nothing gory or illicit, but they’re just a bit long for most kids to watch. A general recommendation (Yes if short and minimal gore, No if long or a little intense) is included with each film, as well as a link to a rating guide so parents can decide what is best for their kids.

Editor’s Note: These movies’ inclusion in this article does not mean Christianity.com endorses the companies who produce the movies or any dramatic license taken with the material. Readers are encouraged to research the movies for their own conclusions.

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