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The Living Christ

1951Show1 season12 episodesNR

Drama
61
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.5
61
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.5

Summary

The first ever made for TV miniseries documents the story of Jesus Christ from birth to resurrection.

Good for

  • Family movie night
  • Friends night
  • Kids

Skip it if

  • You want dark or edgy material

Where to watch

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Not for laughs, scares or brutality.

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The Living Christ episodes

1 season · 12 episodes

  1. S1 E1 Holy Night, 6.6
  2. S1 E2 Escape to Egypt, 6.5
  3. S1 E3 Boyhood and Baptism, 5.9
  4. S1 E4 Men of the Wilderness, 5.8
  5. S1 E5 Challenge of Faith, 6.3
  6. S1 E6 Discipleship, 6.0
  7. S1 E7 Return to Nazareth, 5.6
  8. S1 E8 Conflict, 6.4
  9. S1 E9 Fate of John the Baptist, 6.0
  10. S1 E10 Retreat and Decision, 6.7
  11. S1 E11 Triumph and Defeat, 6.1
  12. S1 E12 Crucifixion and Resurrection, 6.5

Cast

24 of 37 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
John T. Coyle
Written by
Arthur T. Horman
Produced by
James K. Friedrich
Music by
Irving Gertz

Everyone

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Facts

January 7, 1951 · March 25, 1951 · Ended

First aired
January 7, 1951
Last aired
March 25, 1951
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 12 episodes
Age rating
NR
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Also spoken
Spanish
Made in
United States
Available in
3 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream The Living Christ?"

Questions about The Living Christ

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is The Living Christ worth watching?

61
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 61 (IMDb 6.5).

Is The Living Christ okay for kids?

NR

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

Is The Living Christ plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (7 of 10) and pathos (7 of 10) more than on its plot.

Can I half-watch The Living Christ?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with philosophical at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.