Summary
The only dramatization using the actual scriptures...word for word from the New International Version (NIV). In Israel, then known as Judea of the Roman Empire, Nazarene Jesus Christ travels around the country with His disciples preaching to the people about God and salvation of their souls.
Good for
- Family movie night
- Friends night
- Kids
Where to watch
Fingerprint
Not for laughs.
Cast
15 of 15
Richard KileyMatthew
Bruce MarchianoJesus
Gerrit SchoonhovenPeter
Dawid MinnaarJudas
Kevin SmithJohn the Beloved
Hannes MullerAndrew
Charlton GeorgeJames
Sean Cameron MichaelThomas
Jonathan PienaarThaddeus
Patrick MynhardtHerod Senior
Joanna WeinbergMary
Tony CaprariJoseph
Marcel Van HeerdenJohn the Baptist
Matthew Dylan RobertsYoung Matthew
Ivan D. LucasPhillip
Crew
- Directed by
- Regardt van den Bergh
- Written by
- Johann Potgieter
- Produced by
- Chuck Bush, Robert Marcarelli, Charles K. Robertson
- Music by
- Sue Grealy
Everyone
Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).
Facts
October 1, 1993 · 4 h 19 min · Violence
- Released
- October 1, 1993
- Runtime
- 4 h 19 min
- Content
- Violence
- Genres
- Drama, History
- Original language
- English
- Made in
- South Africa
- Available in
- 9 countries
Tropes
Adapted Out, Bible Times, Framing Device +7
Q&A
6 questions, like "Where can I stream The Visual Bible: Matthew?"
Questions about The Visual Bible: Matthew
Quick answers from GoodWatch data.
Is The Visual Bible: Matthew worth watching?
Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 83 (IMDb 7.9).
Is there a sequel to The Visual Bible: Matthew?
- The Visual Bible: Matthew (1993)
- The Visual Bible: Acts (1994)
Yes: it's movie 1 of 2 in its series, followed by The Visual Bible: Acts (1994).
Is The Visual Bible: Matthew okay for kids?
Yes: its content advisories are violence, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.
Will I feel good after watching The Visual Bible: Matthew?
Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for hopefulness and 7 for wholesome.
Is The Visual Bible: Matthew plot-driven or character-driven?
Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and dialogue centrality (8 of 10) more than on its plot.


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