Jesus (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1999, Jesus is a fantasy, drama, adventure and tv movie film directed by Roger Young, running about 174 minutes.
What it’s about. Jesus, a carpenter living a simple life, discovers his destiny as the biblical Messiah.
Who’s in it. Jesus stars Jeremy Sisto as Jesus, Debra Messing as Mary Magdalene, Jacqueline Bisset as Mary and Gary Oldman as Pontius Pilate, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Jesus has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Peacock Premium, Brew and UP Faith & Family Apple TV Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Brew and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Jesus page.
If you liked it. Fans of Jesus tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Jesus (1999)?
- In US, Jesus is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Peacock Premium and Brew, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Brew and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Jesus worth watching?
- Jesus holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, drama, adventure and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Jesus?
- Jesus stars Jeremy Sisto, Debra Messing, Jacqueline Bisset, Gary Oldman and Elena Sofia Ricci.
- When was Jesus released?
- Jesus was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 174 minutes.