Jesus Christ Superstar (1973): cast, story & where to watch
1973 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1973, Jesus Christ Superstar is a drama, music and history film directed by Norman Jewison, running about 108 minutes. “And now, the film…” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Recounts the last days of Jesus Christ from the perspective of Judas Iscariot, his betrayer. As Jesus' following increases, Judas begins to worry that Jesus is falling for his own hype, forgetting the principles of his teachings and growing too close to the prostitute Mary Magdalene. After Jesus has an outburst in a temple, Judas turns on him.
Who’s in it. Jesus Christ Superstar stars Ted Neeley as Jesus Christ, Carl Anderson as Judas Iscariot, Yvonne Elliman as Mary Magdalene and Barry Dennen as Pontius Pilate, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Jesus Christ Superstar has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $13.2M 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 Jesus Christ Superstar page.
If you liked it. Fans of Jesus Christ Superstar tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Jesus Christ Superstar (1973)?
- In US, Jesus Christ Superstar 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 Jesus Christ Superstar worth watching?
- Jesus Christ Superstar holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, music and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Jesus Christ Superstar?
- Jesus Christ Superstar stars Ted Neeley, Carl Anderson, Yvonne Elliman, Barry Dennen and Bob Bingham.
- When was Jesus Christ Superstar released?
- Jesus Christ Superstar was released in 1973, with a runtime of about 108 minutes.