The Ten Commandments (1956): cast, story & where to watch
1956 · Film · ★ 7.8
Released in 1956, The Ten Commandments is a drama and history film directed by Cecil B. DeMille, running about 220 minutes. “The greatest event in motion picture history!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Escaping death, a Hebrew infant is raised in a royal household to become a prince. Upon discovery of his true heritage, Moses embarks on a personal quest to reclaim his destiny as the leader and liberator of the Hebrew people.
Who’s in it. The Ten Commandments stars Charlton Heston as Moses, Yul Brynner as Rameses, Anne Baxter as Nefretiri and Edward G. Robinson as Dathan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.8/10, The Ten Commandments has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $122.7M 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 Ten Commandments page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Ten Commandments tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Ten Commandments (1956)?
- In US, The Ten Commandments 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 Ten Commandments worth watching?
- The Ten Commandments holds an audience score of 7.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Ten Commandments?
- The Ten Commandments stars Charlton Heston, Yul Brynner, Anne Baxter, Edward G. Robinson and Yvonne De Carlo.
- When was The Ten Commandments released?
- The Ten Commandments was released in 1956, with a runtime of about 220 minutes.