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The Greatest Story Ever Told

1965Movie3 h 19 minG

53

MediocreGoodWatch score

53

MediocreGoodWatch score

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Summary

From his birth in Bethlehem to his death and eventual resurrection, the life of Jesus Christ is given the all-star treatment in this epic retelling.

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Family movie night
Friends night
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Directed by: George Stevens
Written by: George Stevens, Fulton Oursler, James Lee Barrett
Produced by: George Stevens, George Stevens Jr.
Music by: Alfred Newman

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Facts

April 9, 1965 · 3 h 19 min · G

Released: April 9, 1965
Runtime: 3 h 19 min
Age rating: G
Content: Violence
Genres: Drama, History
Original language: English
Made in: United States
Budget: $20 million
Box office: $16 million
Available in: 75 countries

Tropes

Ascended Extra, Standard Snippet, Related in the Adaptation +9

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6 questions, like "Where can I stream The Greatest Story Ever Told?"

Questions about The Greatest Story Ever Told

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Where can I stream The Greatest Story Ever Told?

In the United States, The Greatest Story Ever Told streams on fuboTV, MGM+, and Philo, and it is free with ads on Plex, The Roku, Hoopla, Fawesome, Xumo Play, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 22 other countries.

Is The Greatest Story Ever Told worth watching?

53

MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 53 (IMDb 6.6, Letterboxd 3.2 out of 5, and Rotten Tomatoes 42%). Audiences rate it higher (65 out of 100) than critics (42).

Is The Greatest Story Ever Told okay for kids?

GViolence

Yes: it's rated G in the United States for violence, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is The Greatest Story Ever Told plot-driven or character-driven?

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Mostly character-driven: it leans on pathos (8 of 10) and character depth (7 of 10) more than on its plot.

Was The Greatest Story Ever Told a box office flop?

Budget$20 million

Box office$16 million

Yes: it cost about $20 million to make and earned $16 million worldwide, 78% of its budget.

What tropes does The Greatest Story Ever Told use?

Ascended ExtraStandard SnippetRelated in the AdaptationAdaptational Late AppearanceDies Differently in AdaptationMeaningful EchoBookendsWidescreen ShotThe Film of the BookWhat the Hell, Hero?Offscreen Moment of AwesomeCarpet of Virilityand 22 more

TV Tropes lists 34 tropes for it, including Ascended Extra, Standard Snippet, and Related in the Adaptation.