TV series
Jesus of Nazareth
1977, English, on NBC & ITV1. Created by Franco Zeffirelli.
The epic majesty of the life of Jesus as told by the Apostles.
Dramatizes the Birth, Life, Ministry, Crucifixion, and Resurrection of Jesus Christ, largely according to the Holy Bible's New Testament Gospels.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 4
- Episode length
- 97 min
- Status
- Ended in 1977
Worth the Hype
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7.8/10 from 576 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Jesus of Nazareth isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online.
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Latest episode
S1 E4: Part 4
Aired 10 April 1977
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
- Franco ZeffirelliCreator
- Robert PowellJesus · 4 ep
- Olivia HusseyVirgin Mary · 4 ep
- Yorgo VoyagisJoseph · 4 ep
- Anne BancroftMary Magdalene · 4 ep
- Christopher PlummerHerod Antipas · 4 ep
- Anthony QuinnCaiaphas · 4 ep
- Ian McShaneJudas Iscariot · 4 ep
- Ernest BorgnineThe Centurion · 4 ep
- James FarentinoSimon Peter · 4 ep
- Michael YorkJohn the Baptist · 4 ep
- James Earl JonesBalthazar · 4 ep
- Peter UstinovHerod the Great · 4 ep
Details
- First aired
- 27 March 1977
- Last aired
- 10 April 1977
- Network
- NBC, ITV1, Rai 1
- Language
- English
- Country
- United Kingdom, Italy
- Type
- Miniseries
- Rated
- TV-G
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What Jesus of Nazareth is based on
Jesus of Nazareth is based on New Testament, a religious text by various authors.
Religious text
New Testament
By various authors
Source details from Wikidata and TMDB.
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Jesus of Nazareth: quick answers
Is Jesus of Nazareth worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.8/10 from 576 TMDB viewer ratings.
How many seasons of Jesus of Nazareth are there?
Jesus of Nazareth has 1 season and 4 episodes, about 97 minutes each.
Is Jesus of Nazareth finished?
Yes. Jesus of Nazareth ended in 1977, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is Jesus of Nazareth on?
Jesus of Nazareth isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
Jesus of Nazareth parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Jesus of Nazareth is rated TV-G. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
What shows are like Jesus of Nazareth?
If you liked Jesus of Nazareth, try The Chosen, The Bible, Brothers and Sisters.
Who created Jesus of Nazareth?
Jesus of Nazareth was created by Franco Zeffirelli and stars Robert Powell, Olivia Hussey, Yorgo Voyagis.
What is Jesus of Nazareth based on?
Jesus of Nazareth is based on New Testament, a religious text by various authors.