The Greatest Story Ever Told

Name: The Greatest Story Ever Told
Genre: Drama, History
Released: 1965-04-09
Duration: 199 min
Rating: 6.4

1965 · Movie · G · 199 min · ★ 6.4 · 47% critics

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This sweeping biblical epic follows the life of a spiritual teacher from an extraordinary birth through public ministry, gathering followers, and clashes with political and religious authorities. Along the way, it touches on key moments of faith, sacrifice, and betrayal, presented with a grand, all-star spectacle and a reverent tone.

Also known as La plus grande histoire jamais contée · George Stevens Presents The Greatest Story Ever Told

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Years: 1965
Release date: 1965-04-09
Language: English
Rated: G
Runtime: 199 min
Max quality: HD
Critic score: 47/100
TMDB rating: 6.4/10 (213 votes)

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You’ll likely enjoy this if you want a reverent, old-school biblical epic with a huge cast and a deliberate pace, in the vein of The Robe; Not for you if you dislike lengthy, talky films or find celebrity cameos distracting.

Pros: grand epic scope; memorable set pieces; strong central presence | Cons: very long runtime; slow, solemn pacing; distracting star cameos