Movies Like Jesus (1999)

Jesus is a 1999 adventure, drama, tv movie film from Roger Young with a MovieMagicScore of 6.7/10. Here are 20 similar films, ranked by real viewer ratings — starting with The Last Supper and The Passion of the Christ.

Adventure Drama TV Movie

The Last Supper

2025

In the days leading to betrayal, a gathering of disciples unravels into a web of secrets and hidden motives. As tensions simmer beneath the surface, trust is tested, and loyalty is questioned. The Last Supper becomes a night where nothing is as it seems, and every glance hides a deeper truth.

6.7

MagicScore

The Passion of the Christ

2004

A graphic portrayal of the last twelve hours of Jesus of Nazareth's life.

7.5

MagicScore

The Miracle Maker

2000

A mother and father in search of help for their sick daughter cross paths with an extraordinary carpenter named Jesus, who has devoted his life to spreading God's word. An amazing miracle brings to light the true meaning of Christ, and the sacrifices he endured for the deliverance of mankind. A compelling story of faith, trust, and devotion.

6.1

MagicScore

Risen

2016

Clavius, a powerful Roman military tribune, and his aide, Lucius, are tasked with solving the mystery of what happened to Jesus in the weeks following the crucifixion, in order to disprove the rumors of a risen Messiah and prevent an uprising in Jerusalem.

6.3

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The Apocalypse

2004

While Emperor Domitian persecutes the Christians, the aged apostle John has prophetic visions.

5.3

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The Greatest Story Ever Told

1965

From his birth in Bethlehem to his death and eventual resurrection, the life of Jesus Christ is given the all-star treatment in this epic retelling. Major aspects of Christ's life are touched upon, including the execution of all the newborn males in Egypt by King Herod; Christ's baptism by John the Baptist; and the betrayal by Judas after the Last Supper that eventually leads to Christ's crucifixion and miraculous return.

6.4

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Saint Paul

2000

A biblical epic from the Book of Acts and Paul's epistles covering his conversion from Saul of Tarsus to his ministry to the Gentiles.

6.6

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Paul, Apostle of Christ

2018

Risking his life, Luke ventures to Rome to visit Paul -- the apostle who's bound in chains and held captive in Nero's darkest and bleakest prison cell. Haunted by the shadows of his past misdeeds, Paul wonders if he's been forgotten as he awaits his grisly execution. Before Paul's death, Luke resolves to write another book that details the birth of what will come to be known as the church.

7.6

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Samson and Delilah

1949

When strongman Samson rejects the love of the beautiful Philistine woman Delilah, she seeks vengeance that brings horrible consequences they both regret.

6.5

MagicScore

#10

Son of God

2014

In the Holy Land, the Roman occupation has produced a cauldron of oppression, anxiety and excessive taxes levied upon the Jewish people. Fearing the wrath of Roman governor Pontius Pilate , Jewish high priest Caiaphas tries to keep control of his people. That control is threatened when Jesus arrives in Jerusalem, performing miracles and spreading messages of love and hope. Those who fear that Jesus will inspire a revolution decide that he must die.

6.8

MagicScore

#11

The Ten Commandments

1956

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.

7.8

MagicScore

#12

David

1997

A distinguished military leader whose reign was touched by great scandal, shocking betrayals and rousing victories. A simple shepherd boy chosen to be king, under the watchful eyes of prophet Samuel.

6.5

MagicScore

#13

The Nativity Story

2006

Mary and Joseph make the hard journey to Bethlehem for a blessed event in this retelling of the Nativity story. This meticulously researched and visually lush adaptation of the biblical tale follows the pair on their arduous path to their arrival in a small village, where they find shelter in a quiet manger and Jesus is born.

6.9

MagicScore

#14

The Penitent Thief

2021

The story of the two unnamed men who were crucified alongside Jesus and how they came to be beside him on the cross that fateful day. Dismas and his brother Jotham, along with Gestas, another young man who will share their fate, suffer tragedy and injustice at the hands of a band of thieves and a ruthless Roman centurion. Theirs is a story of survival against the odds, but they cannot outrun their destiny.

5.8

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#15

Esther

1999

Esther, the beautiful queen of Persia, intervenes to save the Jewish people from a bloody massacre.

6.7

MagicScore

#16

Ben-Hur

1959

In ancient Judea, a Jewish aristocrat opposing Roman occupation of his homeland reunites with his childhood friend, now a Roman commander — setting in motion a saga of betrayal, adventure, tragedy, revenge, and faith.

7.9

MagicScore

#17

The Visual Bible: Matthew

1993

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.

8.8

MagicScore

#18

Solomon

1997

David, now an old man, is still king of Israel. Among his sons, the ambitious Adonijah and the clever Solomon, fierce rivals, since both are prospective heirs to the throne and only one can be.

6.7

MagicScore

#19

Light of the World

2025

It's 30 AD and everyone is expectantly awaiting the coming Messiah. While Jesus isn't exactly what they imagined, there is something special about this man. Soon, John, James, Andrew, Peter, and others begin to follow Jesus on an unexpected adventure. This beautifully animated story of Jesus is told through the eyes of his beloved young friend, the Apostle John.

8.4

MagicScore

#20

Jeremiah

1998

The young Jeremiah grows up in a priest's family in the village of Anathoth, near Jerusalem. God appears to Jeremiah in different human guises on several occasions, and makes it clear that he has been selected to announce God's message to the people of Jerusalem.

6.8

MagicScore

Frequently asked

What are the best movies like Jesus?

The top films similar to Jesus by MovieMagicScore are The Last Supper (6.7), The Passion of the Christ (7.5), The Miracle Maker (6.1). Each shares adventure/drama/tv movie themes and is ranked by real viewer ratings, not critics or studios.

Is Jesus worth watching?

Jesus holds a MovieMagicScore of 6.7/10 from 71 viewer ratings.

What kind of movie is Jesus?

Jesus (1999) is a adventure, drama, tv movie film directed by Roger Young, starring Jeremy Sisto, Debra Messing, Jacqueline Bisset.

Where can I find more recommendations like Jesus?

Browse the full ranked list above, or explore more adventure recommendations on MovieMagicScore, where every list is ordered by genuine viewer ratings.

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About movies like Jesus

This ranked list pairs Jesus (1999), a adventure and drama and tv movie film from Roger Young, with similar titles by genre, theme and cast overlap (fans of Jeremy Sisto take note). Unlike critic-driven sites, every position here is ordered by MovieMagicScore — a rating built only from real viewers, with no studio marketing or paid placement. Scores update as more people rate, so the list stays current.

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