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The Ten Commandments

1956·Movie·G·220 min·7.8(1,870)

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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.

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Where to watch The Ten Commandments in United States

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Where is The Ten Commandments streaming around the world?

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About The Ten Commandments

The Ten Commandments is a 1956 English-language drama and history film directed by Cecil B. DeMille. The cast is led by Charlton Heston, Yul Brynner, Anne Baxter. It has a runtime of 3h 40m. Viewers rate it 7.8/10 across 1900 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Hoopla, Fawesome, YouTube Free.

The Ten Commandments was produced by Paramount Pictures and Motion Picture Associates and made in United States of America. It was released on October 5, 1956, and carries a G certification. Made on a budget of about $13 million, it went on to gross $123 million worldwide.

Director
Cecil B. DeMille
Writers
Jack Gariss, Fredric M. Frank, Jesse Lasky Jr.
Release date
October 5, 1956
Original language
English
Age rating
G
Status
Released
Country
United States of America
Budget
$13 million
Box office
$123 million
Production
Paramount Pictures, Motion Picture Associates
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The Ten Commandments cast & crew

The Ten Commandments was directed by Cecil B. DeMille and written by Jack Gariss, Fredric M. Frank, and Jesse Lasky Jr..

The cast features Charlton Heston as Moses, Yul Brynner as Rameses, Anne Baxter as Nefretiri, Edward G. Robinson as Dathan, Yvonne De Carlo as Sephora, and Debra Paget as Lilia.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Elmer Bernstein, cinematography is by Loyal Griggs, and it was produced by Cecil B. DeMille.

Is The Ten Commandments worth watching?

The Ten Commandments holds an audience score of 7.8/10 from 1,870 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.

At 3h 40m, it's a full-evening commitment.

If you enjoy drama and history, The Ten Commandments is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch The Ten Commandments

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Cast of The Ten Commandments

Charlton Heston

Charlton Heston

Moses

Yul Brynner

Yul Brynner

Rameses

Anne Baxter

Anne Baxter

Nefretiri

Edward G. Robinson

Edward G. Robinson

Dathan

Yvonne De Carlo

Yvonne De Carlo

Sephora

Debra Paget

Debra Paget

Lilia

John Derek

John Derek

Joshua

Cedric Hardwicke

Cedric Hardwicke

Sethi

Nina Foch

Nina Foch

Bithiah

Martha Scott

Martha Scott

Yochabel

Judith Anderson

Judith Anderson

Memnet

Vincent Price

Vincent Price

Baka

The Ten Commandments — FAQs

Where can I watch The Ten Commandments in United States?

The Ten Commandments is streaming on Hoopla, Fawesome, YouTube Free in United States.

Is The Ten Commandments on Hoopla?

Yes — The Ten Commandments is currently available on Hoopla in United States.

What language is The Ten Commandments in?

The Ten Commandments is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How long is The Ten Commandments?

The Ten Commandments runs 3 hours 40 minutes (220 minutes).

What is The Ten Commandments rated?

The Ten Commandments is rated G. It holds a 7.8/10 audience score from 1,870 ratings.

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