Movies Like Esther (1999)

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

Adventure Drama TV Movie

Jesus

1999

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

6.7

MagicScore

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 Book of Esther

2013

When Ester becomes King Xerxes’ queen, her Cousin Mordecai and that despicable Haman engage in a dangerous game of intrigue for control of the young Persian King Xerxes.

5.4

MagicScore

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

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

MagicScore

One Night with the King

2006

In Biblical times, a girl disguises her Jewish origins when the Persian king comes looking for a new bride among his subjects.

6.7

MagicScore

The Forge

2024

19 year old Isaiah Wright lives for basketball and video games. A year out of high school, he has no job, no plans, and no idea how to be a man. At odds with his single mother Cynthia, Isaiah is given an ultimatum – to step up or move out. Feeling the pull from his friends and the push from his mom, Isaiah is hired by Moore Fitness, unaware of how the owner will personally impact his life. With the prayers of his mother and unexpected guidance from his new mentor, Isaiah is forced to deal with his past, sacrifice his selfishness and discover how God might have a greater purpose for his life.

8.2

MagicScore

Redeeming Love

2022

A retelling of the biblical book of Hosea set against the backdrop of the California Gold Rush of 1850.

7.9

MagicScore

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

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

#11

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

#12

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

#13

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

#14

The Secrets of Jonathan Sperry

2008

The lives of twelve year old buddies Dustin, Albert, and Mark, sharing a carefree existence in the summer of 1970, suddenly changes when Dustin makes an unexpected friend after cutting the lawn of 75 year old Jonathan Sperry. As the old man shares lessons in faith with the preteen trio, a spiritual transformation occurs.

6.8

MagicScore

#15

Joseph

1995

Joseph, favored son of Jacob and great-grandson of Abraham, is sold into slavery by his jealous brothers. Rising to become prime minister of Egypt. Joseph governed the country during a seven year famine, during which his brothers visit Egypt seeking grain, only to encounter their brother, presumed long dead.

8.2

MagicScore

#16

The King of Kings

2025

Charles Dickens tells his young son Walter the greatest story ever told, and what begins as a bedtime tale becomes a life-changing journey. Through vivid imagination, the boy walks alongside Jesus, witnessing His miracles, facing His trials, and understanding His ultimate sacrifice.

8.2

MagicScore

#17

Jerusalem Countdown

2011

When nuclear weapons are smuggled into America, FBI Agent Shane Daughtry is faced with an impossible task -- find them before they are detonated. The clock is ticking and the only people who can help are a washed up arms dealer, a converted Israeli Mossad Agent and a by-the-book CIA Deputy Director.

4.5

MagicScore

#18

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

#19

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

MagicScore

#20

His Only Son

2023

By God's order, Abraham was commanded to sacrifice his son Isaac on the mountain of Moriah. While traveling to the place of the sacrifice, alongside Isaac and two servants, Abraham is flooded with vivid memories from the years he and Sarah spent longing for the son they were promised—the son he must now lay upon the altar.

7.8

MagicScore

Frequently asked

What are the best movies like Esther?

The top films similar to Esther by MovieMagicScore are Jesus (6.7), The Last Supper (6.7), The Book of Esther (5.4). Each shares adventure/drama/tv movie themes and is ranked by real viewer ratings, not critics or studios.

Is Esther worth watching?

Esther holds a MovieMagicScore of 6.7/10 from 36 viewer ratings.

What kind of movie is Esther?

Esther (1999) is a adventure, drama, tv movie film directed by Raffaele Mertes, starring Louise Lombard, Ornella Muti, F. Murray Abraham.

Where can I find more recommendations like Esther?

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 Esther

This ranked list pairs Esther (1999), a adventure and drama and tv movie film from Raffaele Mertes, with similar titles by genre, theme and cast overlap (fans of Louise Lombard 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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