The Ten Commandments
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The Ten Commandments

Best from age 8 · G · 1956 · 220 min

The Ten Commandments

This epic tells the biblical story of Moses, from his discovery as an infant to his leadership of the Hebrew people out of slavery in Egypt and receiving the Ten Commandments. It features grand scale, dramatic performances, and powerful themes of faith and freedom.

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What's in it

0 = none · 10 = intense

Violence & peril

Moderate

3/10

Language

None

0/10

Drinking, drugs & smoking

Mild

1/10

Romance & sensuality

Mild

2/10

Scary moments

Moderate

4/10

Heads up

  • Portrayals of slavery and harsh treatment of people.
  • Plagues depicted visually could be upsetting to younger viewers.
  • Dramatic parting of the Red Sea and other miracles.
  • A character is shown drinking wine.

Models well

  • Courage in the face of injustice
  • Importance of faith and leadership
  • Seeking freedom and dignity
  • Divine intervention and miracles

Talk about it after

  • The historical and religious significance of the Exodus story.
  • Different kinds of freedom and what it means to be truly free.
  • How one person can inspire and lead many people to change.
  • The concept of divine law and its impact on society.
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Cast & crew

On Filming the Ten Commandments (1956) Produced by The Christophers

Parting the Red Sea Clip

Introduction and Overture to The Ten Commandments by Cecil B. DeMille

Paramount Movies Trailer

1966 Re-Release Trailer

Trailer

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