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The Ten Commandments

1956Movie3 h 40 minG

DramaHistory
81
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.9Rotten Tomatoes82%87%

An epic, awe-inspiring drama movie about history and faith and meaning, with standout cinematography and score.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want something to laugh at

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Not for laughs.

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Story

The greatest event in motion picture history!

Escaping death, a Hebrew infant is raised in a royal household to become a prince. Upon discovery of his true heritage, Moses embarks on a personal quest to reclaim his destiny as the leader and liberator of the Hebrew people.

Feels like

  • Epic Biblical Drama
  • Grandiose Spectacle
  • Religious Allegory
  • Charlton Heston Iconic Performance
  • Golden Age Hollywood Blockbuster
  • Moses vs. Pharaoh Conflict
  • Visually Stunning Cinemascope
  • Themes of Faith and Liberation
  • Operatic Storytelling
  • Historical Monumentalism

Cast

24 of 88

Crew

Directed by
Cecil B. DeMille
Written by
Aeneas MacKenzie, Jesse Lasky Jr., Fredric M. Frank
Produced by
Cecil B. DeMille
Music by
Elmer Bernstein

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Facts

November 8, 1956 · 3 h 40 min · G

Released
November 8, 1956
Runtime
3 h 40 min
Age rating
G
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama, History
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$13 million
Box office
$123 million
Available in
78 countries

Tropes

Rage Breaking Point, The Atoner, Shown Their Work +9

  • Rage Breaking Point
  • The Atoner
  • Shown Their Work
  • Get Out!
  • Insult Backfire
  • Scarpia Ultimatum
  • Holy Is Not Safe
  • Big Bad
  • Awful Wedded Life
  • Break the Haughty
  • Would Hurt a Child
  • A Minor Kidroduction

12 of 262 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream The Ten Commandments?"

Questions about The Ten Commandments

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Ten Commandments?

Paramount+Hoopla

In the United States, The Ten Commandments streams on Paramount+, and it is free with ads on Hoopla. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, YouTube, Google Play Movies, Fandango At Home, and Plex. It also streams in 16 other countries.

Is The Ten Commandments worth watching?

81
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 81 (IMDb 7.9 and Rotten Tomatoes 82%).

Is The Ten Commandments okay for kids?

GViolenceDisturbing imagery

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

Is The Ten Commandments plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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

Was The Ten Commandments a box office hit?

Budget$13 million
Box office$123 million

Yes, a big one: it cost about $13 million to make and earned $123 million worldwide, 9.4 times its budget.

What tropes does The Ten Commandments use?

Rage Breaking PointThe AtonerShown Their WorkGet Out!Insult BackfireScarpia UltimatumHoly Is Not SafeBig BadAwful Wedded LifeBreak the HaughtyWould Hurt a ChildA Minor Kidroductionand 250 more

TV Tropes lists 262 tropes for it, including Rage Breaking Point, The Atoner, and Shown Their Work.