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Jesus of Nazareth

Name: Jesus of Nazareth
Genre: Drama
Released: 1977-03-27
Cast: Robert Powell, Olivia Hussey, Yorgo Voyagis, Anne Bancroft, Christopher Plummer

1977 | 1 seasons | 97 min | Drama

Saturday Special

Why it’s a Saturday Special

It was critically acclaimed and it's still drawing plenty of interest. A strong pick for the weekend.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it: Made for anyone who loves a strong character drama. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood: Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace: One season: easy to finish in a weekend or two, hour-long episodes, about 6 hours in all.
What might put you off: Made in 1977: an older pace and style.

Dramatizes the Birth, Life, Ministry, Crucifixion, and Resurrection of Jesus Christ, largely according to the Holy Bible's New Testament Gospels.

How it earned its rating

CriticsStrong
Critically acclaimed
AudiencesSolid
7.8 out of 10
AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
Reach & staying powerSolid
Limited series that reached a modest audience; still draws a steady audience long after release
Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 185K people sought it out in the past year