

The Ten Commandments
“The greatest event in motion picture history!”
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.
Where to watch The Ten Commandments in United States
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Where is The Ten Commandments streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Hoopla, Fawesome, YouTube Free | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | Paramount Plus, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Basic with Ads | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | Paramount Plus, WOW, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Wow Fiction Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | Molotov TV, Paramount Plus, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Paramount Plus Premium | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Canal VOD |
| Spain | Tivify | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Google Play Movies |
| Brazil | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Japan | U-NEXT | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
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
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
Moses

Yul Brynner
Rameses

Anne Baxter
Nefretiri

Edward G. Robinson
Dathan

Yvonne De Carlo
Sephora

Debra Paget
Lilia

John Derek
Joshua

Cedric Hardwicke
Sethi

Nina Foch
Bithiah

Martha Scott
Yochabel

Judith Anderson
Memnet

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.











