King of Kings
Seen it?1961 | 171 min | Drama, History
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (80% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had almost no lasting buzz and soft box office. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for history buffs. If you loved Nuremberg, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Unhurried and epic, at 2 hr 51 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.
- It's long: 2 hr 51 min.
- Made in 1961: an older pace and style.
Who is Jesus, and why does he impact all he meets? He is respected and reviled, emulated and accused, beloved, betrayed, and finally crucified. Yet that terrible fate would not be the end of the story.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
80% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
7.2 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$13 million worldwide on a $8 million budget
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
Not enough engagement data yet
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Nicholas Ray
- Jeffrey HunterJesus
- Siobhán McKennaMary
- Hurd HatfieldPontius Pilate
- Ron RandellLucius
- Viveca LindforsClaudia
- Rita GamHerodias
- Carmen SevillaMary Magdalene
- Brigid BazlenSalome
- Harry GuardinoBarabbas
- Rip TornJudas