6 Best Biblical Epics of All Time

By Vlad Zakh · January 6, 2028

Drama intensethought provoking

Biblical epics gave Hollywood’s golden age its most spectacular canvas, turning scripture into some of the largest productions ever filmed.

The Passion of the Christ (2004) 01

The Passion of the Christ (2004)

IMDb ★ 7.6

A harrowing dramatization follows the final twelve hours of Jesus Christ's life.

King of Kings (1961) 02

King of Kings (1961)

IMDb ★ 6.6

A dramatization follows the life and teachings of Jesus Christ from birth to crucifixion.

Ben-Hur (1959) 03

Ben-Hur (1959)

IMDb ★ 8.1

A betrayed Jewish prince seeks revenge against his former friend, now a powerful Roman officer.

The Ten Commandments (1956) 04

The Ten Commandments (1956)

IMDb ★ 7.9

A Hebrew prince raised in Egyptian royalty leads his enslaved people toward freedom.

The Robe (1953) 05

The Robe (1953)

IMDb ★ 6.7

A Roman tribune's possession of Christ's robe after the crucifixion transforms his entire life.

Samson and Delilah (1949) 06

Samson and Delilah (1949)

IMDb ★ 6.5

A Philistine woman is tasked with discovering and destroying the source of a powerful Israelite hero's strength.

Vlad Zakh

Vlad Zakh

Founder, Movieix

Founder of Movieix, built to fix a specific annoyance: most recommendation sites are just algorithm-driven noise. Our lists are researched and organized by who's in a film, where it's from, and the mood you're actually in tonight.