Movies like Mary Magdalene
Mary Magdalene (2018) is a drama movie directed by Garth Davis. The list below collects the movies that people who loved it enjoyed most, best known first.
1. Ben-Hur (1959)
★ 7.9 · 3,298 votes · History, Drama, Adventure
In ancient Judea, a Jewish aristocrat opposing Roman occupation of his homeland reunites with his childhood friend, now a Roman commander — setting in motion a saga of betrayal, adventure, tragedy, revenge, and faith.
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2. The Passion of the Christ (2004)
★ 7.5 · 5,381 votes · Drama
A graphic portrayal of the last twelve hours of Jesus of Nazareth's life.
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3. The Last Temptation of Christ (1988)
★ 7.2 · 1,250 votes · Drama
Jesus, a humble Judean carpenter beginning to see that he is the son of God, is drawn into revolutionary action against the Roman occupiers by Judas -- despite his protestations that love, not violence, is the path to salvation. The burden of being the savior of mankind torments Jesus throughout his life, leading him to doubt.
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4. Risen (2016)
★ 6.3 · 986 votes · Action, Adventure, Drama
Clavius, a powerful Roman military tribune, and his aide, Lucius, are tasked with solving the mystery of what happened to Jesus in the weeks following the crucifixion, in order to disprove the rumors of a risen Messiah and prevent an uprising in Jerusalem.
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5. The Gospel According to St. Matthew (1965)
★ 7.4 · 428 votes · Drama
Along a rocky, barren coastline, Jesus begins teaching, primarily using parables. He attracts disciples; he's stern, brusque, and demanding. His parables often take on the powers that be, so he and his teachings come to the attention of the Pharisees, the chief priests, and elders. They conspire to have him arrested, beaten, tried, and crucified, just as he prophesied to his followers.
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6. Lucy Shimmers and the Prince of Peace (2020)
★ 8.4 · 382 votes · Drama, Family
Second chances start when a hardened criminal crosses paths with a precocious little girl who is helped by an angel to change hearts during the holiday season.
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7. Son of God (2014)
★ 6.8 · 366 votes · Drama
In the Holy Land, the Roman occupation has produced a cauldron of oppression, anxiety and excessive taxes levied upon the Jewish people. Fearing the wrath of Roman governor Pontius Pilate , Jewish high priest Caiaphas tries to keep control of his people. That control is threatened when Jesus arrives in Jerusalem, performing miracles and spreading messages of love and hope. Those who fear that Jesus will inspire a revolution decide that he must die.
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8. Spartacus (1960)
★ 7.5 · 2,473 votes · History, Drama, Adventure
The rebellious Thracian Spartacus, born and raised a slave, is sold to Gladiator trainer Batiatus. After weeks of being trained to kill for the arena, Spartacus turns on his owners and leads the other slaves in rebellion. As the rebels move from town to town, their numbers swell as escaped slaves join their ranks. Under the leadership of Spartacus, they make their way to southern Italy, where they will cross the sea and return to their homes.
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9. Quo Vadis (1951)
★ 7.1 · 475 votes · Drama, History, Romance
After fierce Roman commander Marcus Vinicius becomes infatuated with beautiful Christian hostage Lygia, he begins to question the tyrannical leadership of the despotic emperor Nero.
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10. The Ten Commandments (1956)
★ 7.8 · 1,942 votes · Drama, History
Escaping death, a Hebrew infant is raised in a royal household to become a prince. Upon discovery of his true heritage, Moses embarks on a personal quest to reclaim his destiny as the leader and liberator of the Hebrew people.
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11. It's a Wonderful Life (1946)
★ 8.3 · 5,107 votes · Drama, Family, Fantasy
George Bailey has spent his entire life giving to the people of Bedford Falls. All that prevents rich skinflint Mr. Potter from taking over the entire town is George's modest building and loan company. But on Christmas Eve the business's $8,000 is lost and George's troubles begin.
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12. The Others (2001)
★ 7.6 · 7,482 votes · Horror, Mystery, Thriller
Grace is a religious woman who lives in an old house kept dark because her two children, Anne and Nicholas, have a rare sensitivity to light. When the family begins to suspect the house is haunted, Grace fights to protect her children at any cost in the face of strange events and disturbing visions.
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13. Intolerance: Love's Struggle Throughout the Ages (1916)
★ 7.1 · 390 votes · Drama, History
The story of a poor young woman, separated by prejudice from her husband and baby, is interwoven with tales of intolerance from throughout history.
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14. The Tree of Life (2011)
★ 6.7 · 3,441 votes · Drama, Fantasy
The impressionistic story of a Texas family in the 1950s. The film follows the life journey of the eldest son, Jack, through the innocence of childhood to his disillusioned adult years as he tries to reconcile a complicated relationship with his father. Jack finds himself a lost soul in the modern world, seeking answers to the origins and meaning of life while questioning the existence of faith.
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15. The Shack (2017)
★ 7.5 · 2,309 votes · Drama, Family
A grieving man receives a mysterious, personal invitation to meet with God at a place called 'The Shack'.
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16. The Case for Christ (2017)
★ 7.0 · 335 votes · Drama
Based on the true story of an award-winning investigative journalist -- and avowed atheist -- who applies his well-honed journalistic and legal skills to disprove the newfound Christian faith of his wife... with unexpected, life-altering results.
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17. Paul, Apostle of Christ (2018)
★ 7.6 · 424 votes · Drama, History
Luke risks his life to visit Paul in a Roman prison, where the apostle awaits execution under Nero. As Paul reflects on his past and the Christian community faces persecution, Luke resolves to record the story of the early church.
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18. The Mission (1986)
★ 7.4 · 1,612 votes · Adventure, Drama, Action
When a Spanish Jesuit goes into the South American wilderness to build a mission in the hope of converting the Indians of the region, a slave hunter is converted and joins his mission. When Spain sells the colony to Portugal, they are forced to defend all they have built against the Portuguese aggressors.
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19. Women Talking (2022)
★ 6.8 · 780 votes · Drama
A group of women in an isolated religious colony struggle to reconcile their faith with a series of sexual assaults committed by the colony's men.
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