Movies Like The Life of Jesus (1997)

The Life of Jesus is a 1997 drama film from Bruno Dumont with a MovieMagicScore of 6.7/10. Here are 20 similar films, ranked by real viewer ratings — starting with Fists in the Pocket and Control.

Drama

Fists in the Pocket

1965

A deeply disturbed and epileptic young man benignly decides to murder other members of his dysfunctional family for altruistic reasons.

7.8

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Control

2007

The story of Joy Division’s lead singer Ian Curtis, from his schoolboy days in 1973 to his suicide on the eve of the band's first American tour in 1980.

7.5

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'night, Mother

1986

A mother and daughter spend a night together after the daughter reveals that she will kill herself by the end of it.

7.3

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Garden State

2004

Andrew returns to his hometown for the funeral of his mother, a journey that reconnects him with past friends. The trip coincides with his decision to stop taking his powerful antidepressants. A chance meeting with Sam - a girl also suffering from various maladies - opens up the possibility of rekindling emotional attachments, confronting his psychologist father, and perhaps beginning a new life.

7.1

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Mean Streets

1973

A small-time hood must choose from among love, friendship and the chance to rise within the mob.

7.1

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The Aura

2005

A quiet, epileptic taxidermist plans the perfect crime. All he needs is the right opportunity. An accident, perhaps…

6.9

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Thelma

2017

A college student starts to experience extreme seizures. She soon learns that the violent episodes are a symptom of inexplicable abilities.

6.8

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Simple Men

1992

Two diametrically opposite brothers set off on a journey to reunite with their estranged father but when their motorcycle breaks down while passing through a small town, they become entangled in local life.

6.7

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Requiem

2006

Michaela, an epileptic, enrolls in college to study education. She goes off her medication and soon begins hearing voices and seeing apparitions that tell her to avoid religious objects, although she is devoutly Roman Catholic. One priest scoffs at the idea that Michaela could be possessed by demons, but a younger pastor arranges an exorcism for the young woman.

6.6

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#10

The Exorcism of Emily Rose

2005

When a younger girl called Emily Rose dies, everyone puts blame on the exorcism which was performed on her by Father Moore prior to her death. The priest is arrested on suspicion of murder. The trial begins with lawyer Erin Bruner representing Moore, but it is not going to be easy, as no one wants to believe what Father Moore says is true.

6.6

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#11

October Baby

2011

A beautiful and naive college freshman discovers that her entire life is a lie and sets out on a road trip with a host of misfits to discover herself and the answers she craves.

6.4

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#12

Wildflower

1991

One day Sammy and his younger sister Ellie happen upon a cabin where Alice, a young, partially deaf girl with epilepsy is being kept by her abusive stepfather. The three soon become friends and hope to get Alice an education and help her escape from the torture she undergoes daily. However, Alice's stepfather soon finds out about the friendship Alice has struck up and punishes her brutally. This story of friendship and youth shows that everyone is human and deserves to be treated so, no matter their disability or weakness.

5.7

MagicScore

#13

You Will Know What to Do With Me

2016

Nicolás, a photographer, has suffered epilepsy since childhood and he is forced to take care of himself and sacrifice a lot, though he lives a normal life. On the other hand, Isabel is a woman who, apparently, has her whole life figured out although her mother is ill and she has no choice but to try to save her. Isabel and Nicolás fall in love in spite of themselves, their demons, their ghosts, and their weaknesses. Suddenly engaged in a relationship none of them would have even dared to imagine, they experience the love, passion, insecurity, fear, and allergy to commitment typical in people who are drifting away.

5.6

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#14

Augustine

2012

Set in Belle Époque France, the story follows nineteen-year-old "hysteria" patient Augustine, the star of Professor Charcot's experiments in hypnosis, as she transitions from object of study to object of desire.

5.2

MagicScore

#15

I Swear

2025

Diagnosed with Tourette Syndrome at 15, John Davidson navigates his way against the odds through troubled teenage years and into adulthood, finding inspiration in the kindness of others to discover his true purpose in life.

8.3

MagicScore

#16

Taxi Driver

1976

Suffering from insomnia, disturbed loner Travis Bickle takes a job as a New York City cabbie, haunting the streets nightly, growing increasingly detached from reality as he dreams of cleaning up the filthy city.

8.1

MagicScore

#17

L'Eclisse

1962

This romantic drama by Michelangelo Antonioni follows the love life of Vittoria, a beautiful literary translator living in Rome. After splitting from her writer boyfriend, Riccardo, Vittoria meets Piero, a lively stockbroker, on the hectic floor of the Roman stock exchange. Though Vittoria and Piero begin a relationship, it is not one without difficulties, and their commitment to one another is tested during an eclipse.

7.7

MagicScore

#18

The Cat

1971

Julien Bouin, a former typographist, and his wife Clemence, who used to perform in a circus, hardly talk to each other in their small house, soon to be demolished. His cat Greffier being the only one he still gives affection to, he becomes the object of Clemence's anger.

7.4

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#19

Naked

1993

An unemployed Brit vents his rage on unsuspecting strangers as he embarks on a nocturnal London odyssey.

7.2

MagicScore

#20

A Touch of Sin

2013

Four independent stories set in modern China about random acts of violence.

7.2

MagicScore

Frequently asked

What are the best movies like The Life of Jesus?

The top films similar to The Life of Jesus by MovieMagicScore are Fists in the Pocket (7.8), Control (7.5), 'night, Mother (7.3). Each shares drama themes and is ranked by real viewer ratings, not critics or studios.

Is The Life of Jesus worth watching?

The Life of Jesus holds a MovieMagicScore of 6.7/10 from 89 viewer ratings.

What kind of movie is The Life of Jesus?

The Life of Jesus (1997) is a drama film directed by Bruno Dumont, starring David Douche, Marjorie Cottreel, Kader Chaatouf.

Where can I find more recommendations like The Life of Jesus?

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

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About movies like The Life of Jesus

This ranked list pairs The Life of Jesus (1997), a drama film from Bruno Dumont, with similar titles by genre, theme and cast overlap (fans of David Douche 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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