The Greatest Story Ever Told (1965): cast, story & where to watch
1965 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1965, The Greatest Story Ever Told is a drama and history film directed by George Stevens, running about 199 minutes.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. The Greatest Story Ever Told stars Max von Sydow as Jesus, Michael Anderson Jr. as James the Younger, Carroll Baker as Veronica and Ina Balin as Martha of Bethany, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, The Greatest Story Ever Told has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $15.5M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Greatest Story Ever Told page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Greatest Story Ever Told tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Greatest Story Ever Told (1965)?
- In US, The Greatest Story Ever Told is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Greatest Story Ever Told worth watching?
- The Greatest Story Ever Told holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Greatest Story Ever Told?
- The Greatest Story Ever Told stars Max von Sydow, Michael Anderson Jr., Carroll Baker, Ina Balin and Victor Buono.
- When was The Greatest Story Ever Told released?
- The Greatest Story Ever Told was released in 1965, with a runtime of about 199 minutes.