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The Ten Commandments

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1956 | 220 min | Drama, History

Friday Night Flick

Why it’s a Friday Night Flick

It won an Oscar, people are still talking about it, it earned strong reviews (84% on Rotten Tomatoes) and audiences rate it highly (7.8 out of 10). Make plans for this one.

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 Ben-Hur, start here.
The mood
Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace
Unhurried and epic, at 3 hr 40 min.
What might put you off
  • It's long: 3 hr 40 min.
  • Made in 1956: an older pace and style.

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.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    84% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesStrong

    7.8 out of 10

  • AwardsVery strong

    Won 1 Oscar: Academy Awards: Best Special Effects. Also nominated for 6 more Oscars and 1 Golden Globe. Plus 14 other awards.

  • Box office & staying powerStrong

    $123 million worldwide on a $13 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactVery strong

    About 708K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Cecil B. DeMille

  • Charlton HestonMoses
  • Yul BrynnerRameses
  • Anne BaxterNefretiri
  • Edward G. RobinsonDathan
  • Yvonne De CarloSephora
  • Debra PagetLilia
  • John DerekJoshua
  • Cedric HardwickeSethi
  • Nina FochBithiah
  • Martha ScottYochabel