Movies Like Barabbas (1961)

Barabbas is a 1961 adventure, drama, history film from Richard Fleischer with a MovieMagicScore of 6.9/10. Here are 20 similar films, ranked by real viewer ratings — starting with King of Kings and The Robe.

Adventure Drama History

King of Kings

1961

Who is Jesus, and why does he impact all he meets? He is respected and reviled, emulated and accused, beloved, betrayed, and finally crucified. Yet that terrible fate would not be the end of the story.

7.2

MagicScore

The Robe

1953

Drunk and disillusioned Roman, Marcellus Gallio, wins Jesus' robe in a dice game after the crucifixion. Marcellus has never been a man of faith like his slave, Demetrius, but when Demetrius escapes with the robe, Marcellus experiences disturbing visions and feels guilty for his actions. Convinced that destroying the robe will cure him, Marcellus sets out to find Demetrius — and discovers his Christian faith along the way.

6.8

MagicScore

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

MagicScore

The Passion of the Christ

2004

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

7.5

MagicScore

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

Quo Vadis

1951

After fierce Roman commander Marcus Vinicius becomes infatuated with beautiful Christian hostage Lygia, he begins to question the tyrannical leadership of the despotic emperor Nero.

7.1

MagicScore

Jesus

1979

Three and a half years of Jesus' ministry, as told in the Gospel of Luke.

8.3

MagicScore

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

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

MagicScore

#10

Mary Magdalene

2018

In the first century, free-spirited Mary Magdalene flees the marriage her family has arranged for her, finding refuge and a sense of purpose in a radical new movement led by the charismatic, rabble-rousing preacher named Jesus.

6.3

MagicScore

#11

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

#12

The Last Days of Pompeii

1935

In this action-filled spectacle set in ancient Pompeii, a blacksmith becomes a Roman gladiator, though his rise to wealth and power is jeopardized by his son's Christianity and the eruption of Vesuvius.

5.6

MagicScore

#13

Jesus

1999

Jesus, a carpenter living a simple life, discovers his destiny as the biblical Messiah.

6.7

MagicScore

#14

From the Manger to the Cross

1912

The life of Jesus is played out in tableaux shot in the Holy Land.

5.1

MagicScore

#15

Caligula

1979

After the death of the paranoid emperor Tiberius, Caligula, his heir, seizes power and plunges the empire into a bloody spiral of madness and depravity.

6.0

MagicScore

#16

Spartacus

1960

The rebellious Thracian Spartacus, born and raised a slave, is sold to Gladiator trainer Batiatus. After weeks of being trained to kill for the arena, Spartacus turns on his owners and leads the other slaves in rebellion. As the rebels move from town to town, their numbers swell as escaped slaves join their ranks. Under the leadership of Spartacus, they make their way to southern Italy, where they will cross the sea and return to their homes.

7.5

MagicScore

#17

The King of Kings

1927

The King of Kings is the Greatest Story Ever Told as only Cecil B. DeMille could tell it. In 1927, working with one of the biggest budgets in Hollywood history, DeMille spun the life and Passion of Christ into a silent-era blockbuster. Featuring text drawn directly from the Bible, a cast of thousands, and the great showman’s singular cinematic bag of tricks, The King of Kings is at once spectacular and deeply reverent—part Gospel, part Technicolor epic.

6.4

MagicScore

#18

The Martyr of Calvary

1952

The life of Jesus from the beginning of his ministry, his miracles, the Sermon on the Mount and his death on the cross.

7.9

MagicScore

#19

The Life and Passion of Jesus Christ

1903

The story of the life and passion of Jesus Christ, from the proclamation of his birth to his ascension into heaven.

6.5

MagicScore

#20

Ben-Hur

2016

A falsely accused nobleman survives years of slavery to take vengeance on his best friend who betrayed him.

5.8

MagicScore

Frequently asked

What are the best movies like Barabbas?

The top films similar to Barabbas by MovieMagicScore are King of Kings (7.2), The Robe (6.8), The Greatest Story Ever Told (6.4). Each shares adventure/drama/history themes and is ranked by real viewer ratings, not critics or studios.

Is Barabbas worth watching?

Barabbas holds a MovieMagicScore of 6.9/10 from 167 viewer ratings.

What kind of movie is Barabbas?

Barabbas (1961) is a adventure, drama, history film directed by Richard Fleischer, starring Anthony Quinn, Silvana Mangano, Arthur Kennedy.

Where can I find more recommendations like Barabbas?

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About movies like Barabbas

This ranked list pairs Barabbas (1961), a adventure and drama and history film from Richard Fleischer, with similar titles by genre, theme and cast overlap (fans of Anthony Quinn 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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