A WORD FROM THE BIBLE GUY
These movies are about 95% correct so watch them along with your Bible in hand. I am convinced these dramas will open areas in the Bible you have never seen, I pray you find them as helpful to your families as they have been to mine. It has taken me years to find accurate movies to represent the Bible. If you find a movie not on this list, send me the link, & I will view it to see if it is Biblical.
DISCLAIMER – The Bible Guy, Thomas Spencer, has no affiliation with any of the following companies and makes no money off of any purchase. These are only a few links to help you navigate through the Biblical and non-Biblical movies. I do not claim ownership over any third party content used. All rights to the images, music, clips and other materials used belong to their respective owners. The contents used in this video is intended for educational and information purposes. All credit goes to the rightful owners, no copyright infringement intended.
Old Testament Dramatic Movies
This first movie: In the Beginning, is a condensed movie, rapidly taking you from Adam to Moses. I prefer to start with the second movie of Abraham.
In the Beginning is a fast tract stand alone movie covering Genesis to Exodus: the Garden of Eden to Jews wondering around in the dessert – Adam, Abraham, Issac, Jacob, Moses. Martin Landau plays Moses, Jacqueline Bisset as Sarah and Christopher Lee as Ramses. I prefer to start with Abraham below.
YouTube Watch for free with commercials Part One – Part Two
Purchase DVD Amazon
1. Abraham 2. Jacob 3. Joseph 4. Moses: all in one collection for a great price.
Amazon Purchase: Abraham / Moses / Jacob / Joseph & Samson and Delilah [DVD] Region 1 all in one collection.
1. Abraham (Richard Harris) and his wife. Sarah (Barbara Hershey) heed a divine command to leave home and embark on a difficult journey. Join them on this dramatic odyssey through the desert that leads them to the Promised Land, Canaan, where Abraham would become father to countless future generations. Witness the endless trials and tribulations Abraham must overcome to keep his faith, including the ultimate one: God’s command that Abraham sacrifice his beloved son, Isaac.
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Purchase in collection above
2. Jacob – Matthew Modine and Lara Flynn Boyle play Jacob and Rachel in one of the greatest love stories from the Bible. Highlights of Jacob’s life – how he usurped his brother Esau’s birthright and blessing, the pillow of stone, the ladder to heaven, wrestling with God – are set against the heartache and hope of his relationship with the woman he seems destined never to possess. Sustained by his faith in God and his love for Rachel, Jacob perseveres… and becomes the father of the 12 tribes of Israel.
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Amazon purchase individually
Purchase in collection above
Daily Motion watch for free with commercials
3. Joseph – Cast into a pit by his jealous brothers, and the brothers sell him into slavery in Egypt. Ben Kingsley and Martin Landau highlight an outstanding cast in this Biblical tale of treachery and redemption. God positions Joseph to Pharaoh’s most trusted aide, and saves Egypt from seven years of famine. Then his brothers travel to Egypt in search of food… and right into Joseph’s power. “Forgiveness is greater than vengeance.”
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4. Moses – Faith in God. Escape from slavery. The two great themes from the Old Testament book of Exodus are given thrilling new life in this recreation of how Moses led the children of Israel from bondage in Egypt to freedom in the Promised Land. Ben Kingsley is Moses and Frank Langella, David Suchet and Christoper Lee portray other powerful Biblical figures in this production. Moses’ childhood in Pharaoh’s court, God’s voice from the burning bush, the dreadful plagues, the parting of the Red Sea, the granting of the Ten Commandments and the long-awaited return to Canaan.
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5. Samson and Delilah – The biblical hero Samson. Dennis Hopper, Diana Rigg, Michael Gambon, Eric Thal and Elizabeth Hurley in a gripping story of faith and deception. Samson terrorizes his peoples’ oppressors until Delilah, a treacherous Philistine beauty, enthralls him. She cuts off his hair, the secret to his strength. His enemies bind him, chain him and put him on show. But slowly his hair grows back. With his phenomenal strength restored, Samson is ready to exact a fearsome vengeance.
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6. David – King of Israel. Leonard Nimoy and Jonathan Pryce lead a talented cast in this vivid retelling of one the Bible’s most powerful stories. Brave warrior David (Nathaniel Parker) leads his troops in battle against Israel’s enemies and, tragically, against his own son. David’s rivalry with King Saul, his bond of friendship with Jonathan, and his illicit passion for the beautiful (and married) Bathsheba (Sheryl Lee) fill the screen with emotion.
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7. Solomon is crowned king of Israel and rules the land with love, peace and respect. While visiting the city, Solomon meets the beautiful Queen of Sheba and falls in love at first sight. When the time comes for her to return to her homeland, Solomon is unable to convince her to stay. Bereft of her beauty and companionship, he falls into a deep depression, departing from his once idyllic world of peace and luxury while his kingdom threatens to collapse.
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8. Jeremiah the prophet who, to preach the God’s message, abandons his family and withstands great opposition to what he shares with the people. Featuring: Patrick Dempsey, Oliver Reed, Vincent Regan
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9. Esther – Following the conquest of Babylon, the King of Persia gives a banquet for his people at which he requests the presence of his wife, Vashti, who refuses. Ahasuerus disowns Vashti and goes in search of her replacement. Unaware of Esther’s Jewish heritage, King Ahasuerus falls in love with Esther who later reveals that she is Jewish and asks the King to show her people mercy, because of a planned genocide of the Jews by the King’s right-hand man, Haman. In doing so, she saves the lives of many innocent people and paves the way for their return to Jerusalem.
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10. Daniel – Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon, has conquered Judah and deported its people to his empire.
While in Babylon, Daniel’s prophetic gift is noticed by the king—and an adventure of faith, tyranny, miracles, and the relationship between a slave and his master is born following the conquest of Babylon, the King of Persia..
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11. Amazing Love is the modern day tell of Hosea the Prophet.
Steve, Carrie, Cooper, and Gameboy are looking forward to their youth group trip.Their leader Stuart (Sean Astin) shares the story of the prophet Hosea; the prophet God told to marry a prostitute. Dove approved. Approx. 80 minutes.
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New Testament Dramatic Movies
12. The Nativity – The journey of two people, Mary and Joseph, traveling from their home in Nazareth to Bethlehem, a miraculous pregnancy, and the history-defining birth of Jesus.
…starring Academy Award nominee Keisha Castle-Hughes as Mary, Oscar Isaac as Joseph, and Academy Award nominee Shoreh Aghdashloo as Elizabeth, the mother of John the Baptist.
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13. Matthew – This Visual Bible’s powerful and entertaining film is taken word for word from the text of the New International Version translation. Filmed on location in Tunisia, Morocco and South Africa, Featuring a cast of thousands, historically accurate costuming and award-winning directing. Starring Emmy award-winning actor Richard Kiley as Matthew, and introduces Bruce Marchiano as Jesus.
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14. Peter and Paul – Winner of Two Emmy Awards! This epic network television mini-series brings to life the precarious existence of early Christianity. Two key leaders emerge – Peter and Paul – played by: Anthony Hopkins and Robert Foxworth.
This dramatic presentation follows the pair, together and separately, through three decades. Included are the stoning of Stephen, the road to Damascus, their encounter in Jerusalem, their conflicts over how the word of Christ should be spread. Paul’s travels to Asia Minor and Greece, Peter and Paul’s clashes over Jewish law, and Peter’s decision to follow in Paul’s courageous footsteps. The drama concludes in Rome in approximately A.D. 64 with the beheading of Paul and the crucifixion of Peter under Emperor Nero.
watch for free with commercials (I have not found a free viewing yet).
15. Apocalypse – The Book of Revelation. Set in 90 AD, this film gives us insight into the apostle John’s final days on the island of Patmos and the lives of Christians who lived under the domination of Roman rule Emperor Domitian (played by Bruce Payne) who’s goal is to kill every Christian who does not denounce God and give allegiance to Domitian alone, who has claimed himself god over all things.
The imagery in this film is fantastic; Giovanni Galasso’s cinematography is full of rich color.
The great actor Richard Harris is the apostle John, and it is one of his last appearances on film.
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16. Before The Wrath – is an amazing dramatic explanation of The catching away of the Bride of Christ in the picture of a great wedding. Closed captioned. By Kevin Sorbo (Narrator), Brent Miller, Jr. (Director) / Ingenuity Films LL C Approx. 84 minutes.
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