The Bible: In the Beginning...
1966, English. Directed by John Huston.
The unforgettable adventure of man from the creation!
Covering only the first 22 chapters of the Book of Genesis, vignettes include: Adam and Eve frolicking in the Garden of Eden until their indulgence in the forbidden fruit sees them driven out; Cain murdering his brother Abel; Noah building an ark to preserve the animals of the world from the coming flood; and Abraham making a covenant with God.
- Runtime
- 2h 55m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Worth the Hype
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7.3/10 from 305 TMDB viewer ratings.
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- Released
- 28 September 1966
- Country
- Italy, United States of America
- Written by
- Christopher Fry
- Budget
- $17M
- Box office
- $35M
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What The Bible: In the Beginning... is based on
The Bible: In the Beginning... is based on Bible, a religious object by group of authors and various authors and Book of Genesis, a book of the Bible by Moses.
Religious object
Bible
By group of authors and various authors
Book of the Bible
Book of Genesis
By Moses
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The Bible: In the Beginning...: quick answers
Is The Bible: In the Beginning... worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.3/10 from 305 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Bible: In the Beginning...?
The Bible: In the Beginning... runs 175 minutes (2h 55m).
Does The Bible: In the Beginning... have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Bible: In the Beginning.... Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Bible: In the Beginning... parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Bible: In the Beginning... is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Bible: In the Beginning... on?
The Bible: In the Beginning... isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Bible: In the Beginning...?
If you liked The Bible: In the Beginning..., try Risen, David, Ben-Hur.
Who directed The Bible: In the Beginning...?
The Bible: In the Beginning... (1966) was directed by John Huston and stars Michael Parks, Ulla Bergryd, Richard Harris.
What is The Bible: In the Beginning... based on?
The Bible: In the Beginning... is based on Bible, a religious object by group of authors and various authors and Book of Genesis, a book of the Bible by Moses.