The Visual Bible: Matthew (1993): cast, story & where to watch

1993 · Film · ★ 8.8

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Released in 1993, The Visual Bible: Matthew is a drama and history film directed by Regardt van den Bergh, running about 265 minutes.

What it’s about. The only dramatization using the actual scriptures...word for word from the New International Version (NIV). The Matthew video series broke new ground by offering the first-ever dramatic portrayal of events in the Bible, presented word for word from the best-selling New International Version® (NIV) translation. Now you can experience this thrilling epic in DVD format, which blends the superior digital surround sound of CDs with crisp, high-resolution digital images.

Who’s in it. The Visual Bible: Matthew stars Richard Kiley as Matthew, Bruce Marchiano as Jesus, Gerrit Schoonhoven as Peter and Dawid Minnaar as Judas, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 8.8/10, The Visual Bible: Matthew sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Visual Bible: Matthew page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Visual Bible: Matthew tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch The Visual Bible: Matthew (1993)?
In US, The Visual Bible: Matthew is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is The Visual Bible: Matthew worth watching?
The Visual Bible: Matthew holds an audience score of 8.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in The Visual Bible: Matthew?
The Visual Bible: Matthew stars Richard Kiley, Bruce Marchiano, Gerrit Schoonhoven, Dawid Minnaar and Kevin Smith.
When was The Visual Bible: Matthew released?
The Visual Bible: Matthew was released in 1993, with a runtime of about 265 minutes.