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The Bible: In the Beginning...

1966Movie2 h 55 minNR

History
48
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.2Rotten Tomatoes33%55%

A spectacular, wholesome adventure movie about history and a real life story.

Good for family movie night · friends night · party vibe

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Not for scares, laughs or brutality.

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Story

The unforgettable adventure of man from the creation!

Covering only the first 22 chapters of the Book of Genesis, vignettes include: Adam and Eve frolicking in the Garden of Eden until their indulgence in the forbidden fruit sees them driven out; Cain murdering his brother Abel; Noah building an ark to preserve the animals of the world from the coming flood; and Abraham making a covenant with God.

Feels like

  • Biblical Epic
  • Old Testament Adaptation
  • Sweeping Historical Drama
  • Genesis Stories
  • Faith & Humanity
  • Grand Scale
  • Classic Hollywood Production
  • Spiritual Journey
  • Religious Education

Cast

24 of 32

Crew

Directed by
John Huston
Written by
Christopher Fry
Produced by
Dino De Laurentiis
Music by
Toshirō Mayuzumi

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

September 28, 1966 · 2 h 55 min · NR

Released
September 28, 1966
Runtime
2 h 55 min
Age rating
NR
Content
Violence
Genres
Adventure, History, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
Italy, United States
Budget
$17 million
Box office
$35 million
Available in
67 countries

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4 questions, like "Where can I stream The Bible: In the Beginning...?"

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Where can I stream The Bible: In the Beginning...?

Wonder Project

In the United States, The Bible: In the Beginning... streams on Wonder Project. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 25 other countries.

Is The Bible: In the Beginning... worth watching?

48
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 48 (IMDb 6.2 and Rotten Tomatoes 33%). Audiences rate it higher (59 out of 100) than critics (33).

Is The Bible: In the Beginning... okay for kids?

NRViolence

Yes: it's rated NR in the United States for violence, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will I feel good after watching The Bible: In the Beginning...?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 7 of 10 for hopefulness and 7 for wholesome.