Jesus Christ Superstar
1973, English. Directed by Norman Jewison.
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As played out by a theatre troupe, the last days of Jesus Christ are depicted from the perspective of Judas Iscariot, his betrayer. As Jesus' following increases, Judas begins to worry that Jesus is falling for his own hype, forgetting the principles of his teachings and growing too close to the prostitute Mary Magdalene.
- Runtime
- 1h 48m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- G
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Worth the Hype
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7.1/10 from 637 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Jesus Christ Superstar
Jesus Christ Superstar isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online.
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 15 August 1973
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Norman Jewison, Melvyn Bragg
- Budget
- $3.5M
- Box office
- $25M
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What Jesus Christ Superstar is based on
Jesus Christ Superstar is based on Jesus Christ Superstar, a dramatico-musical work by Tim Rice.
Dramatico-musical work
Jesus Christ Superstar
By Tim Rice
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Jesus Christ Superstar: quick answers
Is Jesus Christ Superstar worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.1/10 from 637 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Jesus Christ Superstar?
Jesus Christ Superstar runs 108 minutes (1h 48m).
Does Jesus Christ Superstar have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Jesus Christ Superstar. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Jesus Christ Superstar parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Jesus Christ Superstar is rated G in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is Jesus Christ Superstar on?
Jesus Christ Superstar isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like Jesus Christ Superstar?
If you liked Jesus Christ Superstar, try King of Kings, Truth & Treason, The Testament of Ann Lee.
Who directed Jesus Christ Superstar?
Jesus Christ Superstar (1973) was directed by Norman Jewison and stars Ted Neeley, Carl Anderson, Yvonne Elliman.
What is Jesus Christ Superstar based on?
Jesus Christ Superstar is based on Jesus Christ Superstar, a dramatico-musical work by Tim Rice.