5.7
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
The Greatest Story Ever Told (1965)
The Greatest Story Ever Told (1965)
Overview
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.
Starring Cast
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Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Race Swap: Yes
Christianity: Positive
Judaism: Negative
Viewer Rating
5.7
Overview
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.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film's central thesis is a reverent and faithful portrayal of the life and teachings of Jesus Christ, focusing on universal spiritual and moral themes rather than contemporary political ideologies.
The film features a predominantly white cast in roles traditionally depicted by white actors in historical Hollywood biblical epics. Its narrative is a straightforward adaptation of religious texts, without incorporating themes of diversity, equity, or explicit critiques of traditional identities.
Secondary
The film portrays Jesus Christ and other biblical figures, historically understood as Middle Eastern Jews, predominantly with white European actors. This constitutes a change in the established racial depiction of these characters.
The film offers a reverent and epic portrayal of the life of Jesus, affirming the core tenets and foundational stories of Christianity with deep respect and sympathy.
The film depicts the Jewish religious establishment (Pharisees, Sadducees, Sanhedrin) as rigid, hypocritical, and ultimately responsible for condemning Jesus, contrasting their interpretations with Jesus's teachings.
The Greatest Story Ever Told, a film based on the New Testament, does not include any explicit or implicit LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Its narrative focuses exclusively on the traditional biblical account of Jesus Christ's life and ministry.
The Greatest Story Ever Told, a 1965 biblical epic, focuses on the life of Jesus Christ as depicted in the Gospels. The narrative contains no identifiable transsexual characters or themes, resulting in an N/A rating for trans portrayal.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The film is a direct adaptation of biblical narratives, faithfully portraying characters such as Jesus, Mary, and the Apostles with their historically and canonically established genders. No instances of gender swapping were identified.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.6
6.4
Critic Ratings
4.2
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