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      Jesus

      G Released Nov 2, 1979 1h 57m Holiday History Drama List
      Reviews 86% Audience Score 500+ Ratings This film about Jesus of Nazareth (Brian Deacon) is taken from the New Testament's Gospel of Luke and follows his life from birth to death. His parents, Mary (Rivka Neuman) and Joseph (Joseph Shiloach), are a strong presence in his early life. Later, as a young adult, Jesus begins to realize his destiny, and his apostles are gradually assembled, with Simon Peter (Niko Nitai) among them. Eventually, Jesus must face his crucifixion, which leads to his resurrection. Read More Read Less

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      Brenda R It's one of the best Jesus movies I've ever watched. And I have watched many. And have watched this particular one dozens of times. The man that played Jesus did a remarkable job. That's actually one of the main reason I've enjoyed the movie. I have five favorite Jesus movies but I have chosen three Jesus movies in PICKING THE BEST ACTOR filling the role of JESUS. He is One of the three.. Best. I wish I could have met all three of them in person. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 03/27/24 Full Review Audience Member A dreary, acted narration of Luke 3-24 with acting stiffer than a piece of glass, this uncreative 'unmoving picture' fails to act as anything more than an audiobook with visuals to complement it. Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 02/26/23 Full Review Audience Member The most accurate portrayal of the life of Jesus, this movie is a masterpiece for Christian audiences. Being translated in more 1400 languages, this is officially the most translated movie off all time. The perfect movie for e evangelism. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/24/23 Full Review Audience Member Taken entirely from the Gospel of Luke, "Jesus" is a mostly well-done portrayal of the birth, life, death, and resurrection of the Savior of the world. The acting is spot-on, and the production values are great for a film of that time, though they may seem slightly dated now. I did find the actor's portrayal of Jesus to be a little too staid in this film; though the actor smiled a time or two, he seemed a little too serious for someone that little kids liked to hang around. Though this film may be rated "G," I wouldn't suggest it for young audiences. The violence, though nowhere near Mel Gibson's "Passion" is a bit bloody at times, and the old-fashioned dialogue would confuse kids. For older children, teens, and adults, though, this would be a great supplement to a set of lessons based on the Gospel of Luke. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 02/26/23 Full Review Audience Member This particular film is used regularly by Christian missionaries across the globe and has a very straightforward approach to the story of Jesus. It is the ultimate tale of salvation, but somehow, this film makes it utterly forgettable. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 02/12/23 Full Review Audience Member great documentary about the life of Jesus, Lord and Savior of the world Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/20/23 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

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      Synopsis This film about Jesus of Nazareth (Brian Deacon) is taken from the New Testament's Gospel of Luke and follows his life from birth to death. His parents, Mary (Rivka Neuman) and Joseph (Joseph Shiloach), are a strong presence in his early life. Later, as a young adult, Jesus begins to realize his destiny, and his apostles are gradually assembled, with Simon Peter (Niko Nitai) among them. Eventually, Jesus must face his crucifixion, which leads to his resurrection.
      Director
      John Krish, Peter Sykes
      Distributor
      Warner Bros.
      Rating
      G
      Genre
      Holiday, History, Drama
      Original Language
      English
      Release Date (Theaters)
      Nov 2, 1979, Original
      Release Date (Streaming)
      Dec 31, 2016
      Runtime
      1h 57m
      Sound Mix
      Mono