The Greatest Story Ever Told
1965, English. Directed by George Stevens.
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From his birth in Bethlehem to his death and eventual resurrection, the life of Jesus Christ is given the all-star treatment in this epic retelling. Major aspects of Christ's life are touched upon, including the execution of all the newborn males in Egypt by King Herod; Christ's baptism by John the Baptist; and the betrayal by Judas after the Last Supper that eventually leads to Christ's crucifixion and miraculous return.
- Runtime
- 3h 19m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- G
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Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.4/10 from 226 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Greatest Story Ever Told
The Greatest Story Ever Told is streaming on MGM Plus in India.
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Cast & crew
- George StevensDirector
- Max von SydowJesus
- Michael Anderson Jr.James the Younger
- Carroll BakerVeronica
- Ina BalinMartha of Bethany
- Victor BuonoSorak
- Richard ConteBarabbas
- Joanna DunhamMary Magdalene
- José FerrerHerod Antipas
- Van HeflinBar Amand
- Charlton HestonJohn the Baptist
- Martin LandauCaiaphas
- Angela LansburyClaudia
Details
- Released
- 9 April 1965
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- James Lee Barrett, George Stevens
- Budget
- $20M
- Box office
- $16M
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The Greatest Story Ever Told: quick answers
Is The Greatest Story Ever Told worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.4/10 from 226 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Greatest Story Ever Told?
The Greatest Story Ever Told runs 199 minutes (3h 19m).
Does The Greatest Story Ever Told have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Greatest Story Ever Told. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Greatest Story Ever Told parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Greatest Story Ever Told is rated G in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is The Greatest Story Ever Told on?
The Greatest Story Ever Told is streaming on MGM Plus in India. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Greatest Story Ever Told?
If you liked The Greatest Story Ever Told, try Risen, Barabbas, The Robe.
Who directed The Greatest Story Ever Told?
The Greatest Story Ever Told (1965) was directed by George Stevens and stars Max von Sydow, Michael Anderson Jr., Carroll Baker.