Sort by Popularity - Most Popular Movies and TV Shows tagged with keyword "1st-century"

51. Pompeii: The Last Day (2003 TV Movie)

Not Rated | 120 min | Drama, History

A dramatized recreation of the destruction of Pompeii and Herculaneum when Mount Vesuvius erupted in 79 AD.

Director: Peter Nicholson | Stars: Alisdair Simpson, Tim Pigott-Smith, Jim Carter, Jonathan Firth

Votes: 1,036

52. Seditiosa (2024)

Drama

Yahel and her companions, Judith and Magdalena are on their way to a market where they end up confronting the Romans and the religious authorities. What begins as a long walk to the market turns into a cruel journey to the cross.

Director: Jac Avila | Stars: Simonne De La Riva, Daniela Borda, Mila Joya, Sol Marina Vargas

53. Assassin 33 A.D. (2020)

PG-13 | 109 min | Sci-Fi

While doing research, a group of young geniuses accidentally stumbles upon a secret terrorist plot to create a time machine to go back in time and change history.

Director: Jim Carroll | Stars: Morgan Roberts, Ilsa Levine, Donny Boaz, Heidi Montag

Votes: 2,409

54. Ja Myung Go (2009)

Action, Drama, Fantasy

A sad story of how the power struggle, female rivalry and a mystical omen destroyed the kingdom.

Stars: Jung Ryeo-won, Park Min-Young, Jung Kyung-ho, Jin Ji-hee

Votes: 239

55. Jesus: His Life (2019– )

TV-PG | 43 min | Drama

Comprehensive retelling of Jesus' life story from a Biblically-accurate perspective. Live-action storytelling interspersed with brief commentary provides context about the world as it was during the early Christian era.

Stars: Cassie Bradley, Greg Barnett, Houda Echouafni, Rick Roble

Votes: 476

56. Killing Jesus (2015 TV Movie)

Unrated | 132 min | Biography, Drama, History

A TV Movie chronicling the life of Jesus of Nazareth.

Director: Christopher Menaul | Stars: Kelsey Grammer, Vernon Dobtcheff, Eoin Macken, Rufus Sewell

Votes: 2,107

57. The Dacians (1966)

PG-13 | 110 min | Biography, Drama, History

The Dacian kingdom lies at the eastern border of the Roman Empire.Only the river Danube separates the two mortal enemies.The Dacian king Decebalus knows that soon the vastly superior Roman legions will cross the river and attack Dacia.

Director: Sergiu Nicolaescu | Stars: Pierre Brice, Marie-José Nat, Georges Marchal, Amza Pellea

Votes: 2,062

58. The Final Inquiry (2006)

PG-13 | 112 min | Adventure, Drama, History

In 35 A.D., a Roman tribune is sent to Palestine to investigate the death and possible resurrection of a certain Jesus from Nasareth.

Director: Giulio Base | Stars: Daniele Liotti, Dolph Lundgren, Mónica Cruz, Hristo Shopov

Votes: 1,422

59. Mary of Nazareth (2012 TV Movie)

100 min | Biography, Drama, History

The story of Mary, mother of Jesus.

Director: Giacomo Campiotti | Stars: Alissa Jung, Paz Vega, Andreas Pietschmann, Antonia Liskova

Votes: 347

60. The Gospel According to Matthew (1993)

TV-G | 258 min | Adventure, Biography, Drama

The plot follows the birth, preaching, teaching and miracles of Jesus. He preached and lived a radical message of God's Love and was able to heal people of lifelong disabilities and illnesses and was able to command natural phenomena.

Director: Regardt van den Bergh | Stars: Richard Kiley, Bruce Marchiano, Gerrit Schoonhoven, Dawid Minnaar

Votes: 1,079

61. The Passion of the Christ: Deleted Scenes (2009 Video)

5 min | Short, Drama

Deleted scenes from 'The Passion of the Christ'.

Director: Mel Gibson | Stars: Jim Caviezel, Maia Morgenstern, Mattia Sbragia, Hristo Shopov

Votes: 136

62. The Viking Queen (1967)

Approved | 91 min | Adventure

Saline inherits the kingdom of England on the eve of the signing of the treaty sharing power with the Roman Empire. However, revolt was brewing, threatening the fragile peace.

Director: Don Chaffey | Stars: Don Murray, Carita, Donald Houston, Andrew Keir

Votes: 978

63. A.D. (1985)

600 min | Drama, History

Set just after the death of Jesus Christ, this mini-series chronicles the life & adventures of Jesus's disciples, and events in Rome during the reigns of the Emperors Tiberius, Caligula, Claudius and Nero.

Stars: Anthony Andrews, Colleen Dewhurst, Ava Gardner, David Hedison

Votes: 538

64. Nero (2004 TV Movie)

PG-13 | 192 min | Biography, Drama, War

A six-episode mini-series covering five centuries of the Roman Empire.

Director: Paul Marcus | Stars: Hans Matheson, Laura Morante, Rike Schmid, Matthias Habich

Votes: 703

65. Ben Hur (2003 Video)

Not Rated | 80 min | Animation, Drama, Family

When a Jewish prince is betrayed and sent into slavery by a Roman friend, he regains his freedom and comes back for revenge.

Director: William R. Kowalchuk Jr. | Stars: Charlton Heston, Duncan Fraser, Scott McNeil, Gerard Plunkett

Votes: 962

66. Peter and Paul (1981 TV Movie)

198 min | Biography, Drama, History

Peter the Fisherman and Paul of Tarsus assume leadership of the Church as they struggle against violent opposition to the teachings of Jesus Christ and their own personal conflicts.

Director: Robert Day | Stars: Anthony Hopkins, Robert Foxworth, Eddie Albert, Raymond Burr

Votes: 674

67. Kim Soo Ro (2010)

Drama, Romance

Kim Sooro was the legendary founder of the Gaya kingdom in ancient Korea. He won the competition for the power from his rivals and defended his land from the ambitions of the aggressive neighbors.

Stars: Lee Won-jong, Jang Dong-jik, Lee Deok-hee, Kim Hyung-il

Votes: 183

68. Animated Stories from the New Testament (1987–2005)

Not Rated | 30 min | Animation, Drama, Family

The series is an educational non-sectarian collection of stories from the New Testament Bible, intended to encourage positive values and character traits in young people.

Stars: Ivan Crosland, John Nicolaysen, Ray Porter, John Runnels

Votes: 131

69. San Pietro (2005 TV Movie)

PG-13 | 197 min | Drama

Saint Peter, a reluctant but passionate leader, from the crucifixion of Jesus to his own. The film's first half dramatizes the New Testament's "Acts": early fear, the renewal of Pentecost, ... See full summary »

Director: Giulio Base | Stars: Omar Sharif, Daniele Pecci, Flavio Insinna, Claudia Koll

Votes: 592

70. Caligula's Slaves (1984)

84 min | Drama, Romance, Thriller

Young, sadistic and uncharacteristically introspective Caligula falls for a black slave girl who serves as exotic dancer at his court. However, she's secretly working for his cousin who plans to overthrow him. Will love conquer all?

Director: Lorenzo Onorati | Stars: Robert Gligorov, Sandra Venturini, Aldo Ralli, Francesco Romei

Votes: 222

71. The Visual Bible: Acts (1994 Video)

193 min | Drama, History

A visual interpretation of the Book of Acts of the Apostle from the Bible.

Director: Regardt van den Bergh | Stars: Dean Jones, Henry O. Arnold, Jennifer O'Neill, Francesco Quinn

Votes: 971

72. Barabbas (2012 TV Movie)

200 min | Biography, Drama, History

Billy Zane stars as Barabbas--the man whose life was spared because of the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. Based on the Nobel Prize in Literature winning novel by Par Lagerkvist, Barabbas is a... See full summary »

Director: Roger Young | Stars: Billy Zane, Cristiana Capotondi, Filippo Nigro, Anna Valle

Votes: 522

73. Revelation (2001)

R | 111 min | Adventure, Drama, Fantasy

Dating back to the time of Jesus Christ, an ancient relic known as the Loculus has been fought over by the forces of light and darkness down the centuries. Created in 50 A.D., the wood ... See full summary »

Director: Stuart Urban | Stars: Natasha Wightman, Udo Kier, Diran Meghreblian, David Urban

Votes: 1,669

74. The Testaments: Of One Fold and One Shepherd (2000)

Unrated | 67 min | Drama

Although in America, Helam witnesses the star heralding the birth of Christ, and 33 years later he faithfully awaits the promised coming of The Messiah despite persecution for this belief. ... See full summary »

Director: Kieth Merrill | Stars: Rick Macy, Jeremy Hoop, Arianna Marsden, Joy Gardner

Votes: 900

75. Caligula (1996)

R | 51 min | Drama

The young emperor's decision to force the senators of Rome to live under a regime as cruel, moronic, meaningless and random as he believes life itself to be. His decision is prompted by the death of his sister, with whom he was in love.

Director: Sándor Cs. Nagy | Stars: Szabolcs Hajdu, Károly Safranek, Éva Rózsáné Zsolnay, Yvette Bozsik

Votes: 111

76. Roman Mysteries (2007–2008)

60 min | Drama, Family, Fantasy

Follows four children in Ancient Rome who solve a number of exciting, dangerous and challenging mysteries.

Stars: Francesca Isherwood, Rebekah Murrell, Harry Stott, Eli Machover

Votes: 197

77. Quo Vadis? (1985)

R | 360 min | Drama

Drama about love and intrigues in ancient Rome during the times of Nero.

Stars: Klaus Maria Brandauer, Frederic Forrest, Cristina Raines, Barbara De Rossi

Votes: 331

78. Pompei (2007– )

200 min | History, Romance

The last days before the volcanic eruption destroyed the Roman city of Pompei in 79 AD.

Stars: Lorenzo Crespi, Andrea Osvárt, Massimo Venturiello, Maria Grazia Cucinotta

Votes: 237

79. The Big Fisherman (1959)

Approved | 180 min | Drama, History

Exploring the life of Peter, from being a successful fisherman to becoming a follower of Jesus Christ and being dependent on Jesus Christ.

Director: Frank Borzage | Stars: Howard Keel, John Saxon, Susan Kohner, Martha Hyer

Votes: 458

80. I, Claudius (1937)

Drama

The life and times of the Roman Emperor Claudius (10 B.C. to 54 A.D.).

Director: Josef von Sternberg | Stars: Charles Laughton, Merle Oberon, Emlyn Williams, Flora Robson

81. Trailer for a Remake of Gore Vidal's Caligula (2005)

5 min | Short, Comedy, Drama

This is a short film based on the 1979 film of the same name. The film is stylized with the actors wearing modernized robes and Roman jewelry and females playing male characters and vice-versa.

Director: Francesco Vezzoli | Stars: Francesco Vezzoli, Gore Vidal, Adriana Asti, Karen Black

Votes: 934

82. The Kingdom of the Winds (2008–2009)

TV-14 | Drama, Fantasy, History

Story of of king Daemusin, third ruler of Goguryeo and grandson of king Jumong.

Stars: Song Il-guk, Oh Yoon-ah, Kim Jae-Wook, Choi Jeong-won

Votes: 1,449

83. Nero and Poppea - An Orgy of Power (1982)

Unrated | 105 min | Drama, History, Horror

Twisted Prince Nero will do whatever it takes to become emperor and rule Ancient Rome with an iron fist.

Director: Bruno Mattei | Stars: Piotr Stanislas, Françoise Blanchard, Gino Turini, Mario Novelli

Votes: 149

84. The Fourth Wise Man (1985 TV Movie)

TV-PG | 72 min | Adventure, Drama

The story of Artaban, the fourth Magi, who spends his life looking for Jesus his King.

Director: Michael Ray Rhodes | Stars: Martin Sheen, Alan Arkin, Eileen Brennan, Ralph Bellamy

Votes: 648

85. Gold for the Caesars (1963)

Approved | 86 min | Action, Adventure, Drama

A slave architect in Gaul is ordered by a Roman governor to lead an expedition, constantly under danger of attack by Celtic warriors, to the Valley of the Sil to find much-needed gold for Rome.

Directors: André De Toth, Sabatino Ciuffini, Riccardo Freda | Stars: Jeffrey Hunter, Mylène Demongeot, Ron Randell, Massimo Girotti

Votes: 175

86. Apostle Peter and the Last Supper (2012)

88 min | Drama, History

Three days before his execution, the elderly Apostle Peter tells his jailer about his time with Jesus.

Director: Gabriel Sabloff | Stars: Robert Loggia, Bruce Marchiano, Laurence Fuller, Ryan Alosio

Votes: 1,238

87. The Passover Plot (1976)

PG | 108 min | Drama

Dramatization of the controversial best-seller that posits an alternate version of the birth of Christianity. In this version, Jesus planned for His crucifixion by taking a drug that would ... See full summary »

Director: Michael Campus | Stars: Harry Andrews, Hugh Griffith, Zalman King, Donald Pleasence

Votes: 159

88. Story of Judas (2015)

Not Rated | 99 min | Drama

The last days of Jesus into Jerusalem, from the perspective of an unexpected Judas, presented as the closest of his disciples.

Director: Rabah Ameur-Zaïmeche | Stars: Nabil Djedouani, Mohamed Aroussi, Rabah Ameur-Zaïmeche, Marie Loustalot

Votes: 231

89. The Life and Passion of Jesus Christ (1903)

45 min | Biography, Drama

The story of Jesus Christ from the proclamation of his Nativity to his crucifixion. Impressive scenes and dynamism of the actors prelude to the Italian colossal movies of the silent period.

Directors: Lucien Nonguet, Ferdinand Zecca | Stars: Madame Moreau, Monsieur Moreau

Votes: 683

90. David Gilmour: Live At Pompeii (2017)

Not Rated | 125 min | Documentary, Music

Former lead guitarist and singer of Pink Floyd, David Gilmour returns decades later after previously performing there with Pink Floyd. David Gilmour returned for two concerts in the ancient... See full summary »

Director: Gavin Elder | Stars: David Gilmour, Chester Kamen, Guy Pratt, Bryan Chambers

Votes: 946

91. The Affairs of Messalina (1951)

Not Rated | 116 min | Action, Drama, History

A story, set in Rome of 44 A.D., concerning the amorous and political intrigues of the evil Empress Messalina, the wife of the Roman Emperor Claudius, and her eventual hounding to death.

Director: Carmine Gallone | Stars: María Félix, Georges Marchal, Memo Benassi, Delia Scala

Votes: 133

92. The Inquiry (1987)

107 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

A Roman Agent is sent to Palestine to investigate rumors of the resurrection of an executed criminal.

Director: Damiano Damiani | Stars: Keith Carradine, Harvey Keitel, Phyllis Logan, Angelo Infanti

Votes: 415

93. Yamato Takeru (1994)

105 min | Adventure, Fantasy

After killing his brother, Prince Yamato is banished from his father's kingdom until he can bring his dangerous powers under control. On his journey, he meets and joins with the magical ... See full summary »

Director: Takao Okawara | Stars: Masahiro Takashima, Yasuko Sawaguchi, Hiroshi Fujioka, Hiroshi Abe

Votes: 335

94. The Rebels (2019)

82 min | Adventure

Four rebellious teenagers in 1st century Roman-occupied Wales must flee their village and live in the wild after they accidentally kill a Roman soldier and cause an uprising. They must ... See full summary »

Director: Emmet Cummins | Stars: Tom Leach, Mia McKenna-Bruce, Gwydion Rhys, Richard Mason

Votes: 149

95. The God Who Wasn't There (2005)

62 min | Documentary, Biography, History

Did Jesus exist? This film starts with that question, then goes on to examine Christianity as a whole.

Director: Brian Flemming | Stars: Sam Harris, Robert M. Price, Richard Carrier, Earl Doherty

Votes: 5,056

96. My Last Day (2011)

9 min | Animation, Short, Biography

The Scriptural story unfolds through the eyes of a criminal who receives the same brutal crucifixion sentence as Jesus of Nazareth. It is a short moral film of regret, repentance and redemption.

Director: Barry Cook

Votes: 125

97. St. John in Exile (1986)

Not Rated | 92 min | Drama

One of Jesus disciples, John has been punished in exile to the island of Patmos. He is all alone and has time to reflect and tell us about his life, faith and troubles. This is a one man ... See full summary »

Director: Dan Curtis | Star: Dean Jones

Votes: 251

98. Color of the Cross (2006)

PG-13 | 108 min | Drama

A retelling of the events leading up to the crucifixion of Jesus Christ, based on the idea that he was a black man whose death was a racially motivated hate crime.

Director: Jean-Claude La Marre | Stars: Jean-Claude La Marre, Johann John Jean, Adam Green, Jesse Holland

Votes: 377 | Gross: $0.08M

99. La spada e la croce (1958)

105 min | Drama

Set against the magnificent backdrop of classic Rome, "The Sword and the Cross" is the story of a notorious harlot who must choose between her lascivious lifestyle and the love and affection of her decent-minded brother.

Director: Carlo Ludovico Bragaglia | Stars: Yvonne De Carlo, Jorge Mistral, Rossana Podestà, Massimo Serato

Votes: 160

100. The Roman Holidays (1972)

22 min | Animation, Family

By the same people that brought us "Flintstones, The" (1960), this similar cartoon was about people living in Rome in 63 A.D.

Stars: Dave Willock, Stanley Livingston, Daws Butler, Pamelyn Ferdin

Votes: 150