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Jesus of Nazareth

1977·Show
4Episodes in1Season·TV-G
IMDb8.5Metacritic–7.6
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Big heart, strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Spectacular

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Spectacle7
  • Tension5
  • Fast Pace4

Heart

Deeply moving and hopeful

  • Pathos9
  • Hopefulness8
  • Catharsis8

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Situational Comedy0
  • Physical Comedy0

World

Faith and meaning, history, and a real life story

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion9
  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and characters

  • Direction9
  • Acting9
  • Character Depth9

Style

Standout cinematography and score

  • Cinematography8
  • Music Composition8
  • Editing7

Who it's for

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About

The epic majesty of the life of Jesus as told by the Apostles.

Dramatizes the Birth, Life, Ministry, Crucifixion, and Resurrection of Jesus Christ, largely according to the Holy Bible's New Testament Gospels.
Biblical EpicHistorical DramaSpiritual JourneyLife of JesusReverent PortrayalMoral & PhilosophicalComprehensive NarrativeThought-ProvokingLandmark Production

Crew

Directed by:
Franco Zeffirelli
Written by:
Franco Zeffirelli, Suso Cecchi d'Amico, Anthony Burgess
Produced by:
Dyson Lovell, Tarak Ben Ammar, Vincenzo Labella
Composed by:
Maurice Jarre

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Jesus of Nazareth

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Is Jesus of Nazareth worth watching?

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Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 80/100 (IMDb 8.5). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Jesus of Nazareth rated?

TV-GViolenceDisturbing imagery

It's rated TV-G in the United States. Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How many seasons does Jesus of Nazareth have?

1 season

It has 1 season with 4 episodes of about 97 minutes each.

Is Jesus of Nazareth based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

When did Jesus of Nazareth air?

It ran from 1977 to 1977 and has ended.

What language is Jesus of Nazareth in?

EnglishItalianFrenchSpanish

It was made in English, with some Italian, French, Spanish. Produced in Italy, United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch Jesus of Nazareth?

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What tropes does Jesus of Nazareth use?

Pietà PlagiarismShown Their WorkDriven to SuicideGhost Extras"The Reason You Suck" SpeechAscended ExtraGory Discretion ShotHeroic BSoDBeauty Equals GoodnessMook LieutenantAside GlanceDemanding Their Headand 38 more

TV Tropes lists 50 storytelling tropes for Jesus of Nazareth, including Pietà Plagiarism, Shown Their Work, Driven to Suicide.