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(OSV News) — From the silent era through the mid-1960s, Bible-based films constituted a reliable staple of Hollywood’s output. Directors both famous and obscure mined the Scriptures for stories they could bring to the big screen, with results that ranged from the reverential to the exploitative.
Today, many of these films are available for streaming. With Easter approaching, viewers of faith may want to dip into this store of vintage offerings, especially in search of pictures suitable for the whole family.
Following, in alphabetical order, are capsule reviews of some biblically-themed productions, including their OSV News classifications. Unless otherwise noted, they have not been assigned a Motion Picture Association rating.
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Today, many of these films are available for streaming. With Easter approaching, viewers of faith may want to dip into this store of vintage offerings, especially in search of pictures suitable for the whole family.
Following, in alphabetical order, are capsule reviews of some biblically-themed productions, including their OSV News classifications. Unless otherwise noted, they have not been assigned a Motion Picture Association rating.
“Ben-Hur” (1959)
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Bible-based films for Holy Week and Eastertide
Explore timeless Bible-based films, from epic classics like "Ben-Hur" to the musical "Godspell," perfect for Easter viewing.
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