Jesus (1979): cast, story & where to watch
1979 · Film · ★ 8.3
Released in 1979, Jesus is a drama and history film directed by Peter Sykes, running about 117 minutes. “The story of Jesus according to the Gospel of Luke.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Three and a half years of Jesus' ministry, as told in the Gospel of Luke.
Who’s in it. Jesus stars Brian Deacon as Jesus, Rivka Neuman as Mary, Alexander Scourby as Luke and Niko Nitai as Simon Peter, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.3/10, Jesus sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Jesus page.
If you liked it. Fans of Jesus tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Jesus (1979)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Jesus change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Jesus worth watching?
- Jesus holds an audience score of 8.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Jesus?
- Jesus stars Brian Deacon, Rivka Neuman, Alexander Scourby, Niko Nitai and Yosef Shiloach.
- When was Jesus released?
- Jesus was released in 1979, with a runtime of about 117 minutes.