Barabbas or Jesus Barabbas (literally "son of the father" or "Jesus, son of the father" respectively) is a figure in the account of the Passion of Christ, in which he is the insurrectionary whom Pontius Pilate freed at the Passover feast in Jerusalem, instead of Jesus Christ.

The Greatest Story Ever Told

1965

English

6.6

♡ 25

42%

religion and supernatural

David Lean Director

Michael Ansara as Herod's Commander

Abraham Sofaer as Joseph of Arimathaea

Telly Savalas as Pontius Pilate

Robert Blake as Simon the Zealot

From his birth in Bethlehem to his death and eventual resurrection, the life of Jesus Christ is given the all-star treatment in this epic retelling. Major aspects of Christ's life are touched upon, including the execution of all the newborn males in Egypt by King Herod; Christ's baptism by John the Baptist; and the betrayal by Judas after the Last Supper that eventually leads to Christ's crucifixion and miraculous return.

Jesus Christ Superstar: Live Arena Tour

2012

English

7.8

♡ 2

Laurence Connor Director

Lily Frazer as Ensemble

Tim Minchin as Judas

Alexander Hanson as Pontius Pilate

Andrew Lloyd Webber as Self

This contemporary re-imagining of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice's legendary rock musical Jesus Christ Superstar presents the story of the last seven days of Christ leading up to his crucifixion as seen through the eyes of Judas Iscariot. Filmed as an arena rock opera, the performance features a star-studded line-up which includes award-winning musical comedian, Tim Minchin as the role of Judas Iscariot; pop icon and former Spice Girl Melanie C as Mary Magdalene; radio DJ Chris Moyles in his stage debut as King Herod; and Ben Forster, to take on the title role of Jesus.

The Book of Clarence

2023

English

5.7

♡ 38

66%

Jeymes Samuel Director

Benedict Cumberbatch as Benjamin

Caleb McLaughlin as Dirty Zeke

Teyana Taylor as Mary Magdalene

James McAvoy as Pontius Pilate

Streetwise but down-on-his-luck, Clarence is struggling to find a better life for his family, while fighting to free himself of debt. Captivated by the power and glory of the rising Messiah and His apostles, he risks everything to carve his own path to a divine life, and ultimately discovers that the redemptive power of belief may be his only way out.

Ben-Hur

2016

English

5.7

♡ 226

24%

based on novel or book

Timur Bekmambetov Director

Nazanin Boniadi as Esther

Morgan Freeman as Ilderim

Rodrigo Santoro as Jesus

Pilou Asbæk as Pontius Pilate

A falsely accused nobleman survives years of slavery to take vengeance on his best friend who betrayed him.

Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert

2018

English

7.8

♡ 26

59%

David Leveaux Director

Christina Sajous as Ensemble

Abby Corrigan as Ensemble Soloist

Glenn Close as Herself - Audience Member

Ben Daniels as Pontius Pilate

The award-winning show is re-imagined as a live concert event, featuring an all-star cast of recording artists, set during the last week of Jesus' life as he deals with betrayal, love and jealousy, and told from the perspective of Judas.

The King of Kings

2025

English

6.8

♡ 55

61%

based on novel or book

christian film

Family

father son relationship

jesus christ

Seong-ho Jang Director

Ben Kingsley as Caiaphas

Uma Thurman as Catherine Dickens

Oscar Isaac as Jesus

Pierce Brosnan as Pontius Pilate

Charles Dickens tells his young son Walter the greatest story ever told, and what begins as a bedtime tale becomes a life-changing journey. Through vivid imagination, the boy walks alongside Jesus, witnessing His miracles, facing His trials, and understanding His ultimate sacrifice.

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Barabbas

The Greatest Story Ever Told

Jesus Christ Superstar: Live Arena Tour

The Book of Clarence

Ben-Hur

Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert

The King of Kings