The Greatest Story Ever Told_
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From his birth in Bethlehem to his death and eventual resurrection, the life of Jesus Christ is given the all-star treatment in this epic retelling. Major aspects of Christ's life are touched upon, including the execution of all the newborn males in Egypt by King Herod; Christ's baptism by John the Baptist; and the betrayal by Judas after the Last Supper that eventually leads to Christ's crucifixion and miraculous return.
Starring
Max von Sydow, Michael Anderson Jr., Carroll Baker
Box Office
$15.5M
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
Apple TV
27 countries
Prime Video
26 countries
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Google Play
20 countries
YouTube
6 countries
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Box office
The Greatest Story Ever Told earned $15.5M against a $20.0M budget.
Year context
The Greatest Story Ever Told was released 61 years ago in 1965.
The Greatest Story Ever Told is a Drama, History film with a runtime of 3h 19m.
CAST (20)
Max von Sydow
Jesus
Michael Anderson Jr.
James the Younger
Carroll Baker
Veronica
Ina Balin
Martha of Bethany
Victor Buono
Sorak
Richard Conte
Barabbas
Joanna Dunham
Mary Magdalene
José Ferrer
Herod Antipas
Van Heflin
Bar Amand
Charlton Heston
John the Baptist
Martin Landau
Caiaphas
Angela Lansbury
Claudia
Pat Boone
Angel at the Tomb
Janet Margolin
Mary of Bethany
David McCallum
Judas Iskarioth
Roddy McDowall
Matthew
Dorothy McGuire
The Virgin Mary
Sal Mineo
Uriah
Nehemiah Persoff
Shemiah
Donald Pleasence
The Dark Hermit - Satan
BOX OFFICE
$20.0M
Budget
$15.5M
Revenue
-23%
ROI
UNDERPERFORMED
Verdict
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
199 min (3h 19m)
Country
Rating
6.4/10 (208 votes)
Budget
$20,000,000
Box Office
$15,500,000
Profit
$-4,500,000
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is The Greatest Story Ever Told about?
From his birth in Bethlehem to his death and eventual resurrection, the life of Jesus Christ is given the all-star treatment in this epic retelling. Major aspects of Christ's life are touched upon, including the execution of all the newborn males in Egypt by King Herod; Christ's baptism by John the Baptist; and the betrayal by Judas after the Last Supper that eventually leads to Christ's crucifixion and miraculous return.
How long is The Greatest Story Ever Told?
The Greatest Story Ever Told has a runtime of 199 minutes (3h 19m).
Who stars in The Greatest Story Ever Told?
The cast of The Greatest Story Ever Told includes Max von Sydow, Michael Anderson Jr., Carroll Baker, Ina Balin, Victor Buono.
How much did The Greatest Story Ever Told make at the box office?
The Greatest Story Ever Told earned $15,500,000 worldwide at the box office. The production budget was $20,000,000.
What is the rating of The Greatest Story Ever Told?
The Greatest Story Ever Told has a rating of 6.4 out of 10 based on 208 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (2)
Drama
History