The Ten Commandments (1923): cast, story & where to watch
1923 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1923, The Ten Commandments is a drama film directed by Cecil B. DeMille, running about 136 minutes.
What it’s about. The first part tells the story of Moses leading the Jews from Egypt to the Promised Land, his receipt of the tablets and the worship of the golden calf. The second part shows the efficacy of the commandments in modern life through a story set in San Francisco. Two brothers, rivals for the love of Mary, also come into conflict when John discovers Dan used shoddy materials to construct a cathedral.
Who’s in it. The Ten Commandments stars Theodore Roberts as Moses - The Lawgiver, Charles De Rochefort as Rameses - the Magnificent: Prologue, Estelle Taylor as Miriam - the Sister of Moses: Prologue and Julia Faye as The Wife of Pharaoh, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, The Ten Commandments has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Eternal Family and Artiflix and 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 (1923)?
- In US, The Ten Commandments is available to stream on Eternal Family and Artiflix, and 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 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Ten Commandments?
- The Ten Commandments stars Theodore Roberts, Charles De Rochefort, Estelle Taylor, Julia Faye and Pat Moore.
- When was The Ten Commandments released?
- The Ten Commandments was released in 1923, with a runtime of about 136 minutes.