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The Ten Commandments

1923·Movie
2h 16min
77
GreatGoodWatch score

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Strong craft, striking style.

Energy

Spectacular

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Spectacle7
  • Tension6
  • Adrenaline5

Heart

Romantic and moving

Much of it is about family.

  • Romance7
  • Pathos7
  • Family Dynamics7

Humor

Some satire and sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Satire & Parody6
  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Physical Comedy4

World

Faith and meaning, history, and society

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Character Depth7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7
  • Music Centrality7

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

The first part tells the story of Moses leading the Jews from Egypt to the Promised Land, his receipt of the tablets and the worship of the golden calf. The second part shows the efficacy of the commandments in modern life through a story set in San Francisco. Two brothers, rivals for the love of Mary, also come into conflict when John discovers Dan used shoddy materials to construct a cathedral.
Biblical EpicMoral LessonsSilent Film EraReligious ThemesHistorical DramaSocial CommentaryFamily SagaGrand SpectacleBlack and WhiteClassic Cinema

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream The Ten Commandments legally?

The Ten Commandments is included with a subscription to Eternal Family and Artiflix in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on JustWatch TV, Kanopy, and Hoopla. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Ten Commandments worth watching?

77
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 77/100 (IMDb 6.8 and Rotten Tomatoes 86%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Ten Commandments rated?

Violence

Content advisories: violence.

How long is The Ten Commandments?

2 h 16 min

The Ten Commandments runs 2 h 16 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Ten Commandments?

Critics86
Audiences71

Not quite. Critics rate The Ten Commandments higher (86) than audiences (71). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is The Ten Commandments in?

Englishxx

It was made in English, with some xx. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Ten Commandments?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Ten Commandments in 139 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.