sign in
register
Watch
Apple TV Google Play Movies Fandango At Home
+3
The Ten Commandments
The Ten Commandments
+3
JustWatch
Your probable score
?
The Ten Commandments

The Ten Commandments

1956
Drama, Adventure
3h 40m
The Egyptian Prince, Moses, learns of his true heritage as a Hebrew and his divine mission as the deliverer of his people. (imdb)

Directed by:

Cecil B. DeMille

Screenwriter:

J.H. Ingraham, A.E. Southon, Æneas MacKenzie, Jesse Lasky Jr.

Starring:

Charlton Heston, Vincent Price, John Carradine, Woody Strode, Edward G. Robinson, Anne Baxter, Yul Brynner, Cedric Hardwicke, Yvonne De Carlo, Debra Paget, John Derek, Frank Wilcox

Genres:

Drama, Adventure, History

Country:

USA

Language:

English
imdb IMDb
Update history
Suggest edit

The Ten Commandments

1956
Drama, Adventure
3h 40m
Your probable score
Ratings & Reviews Cast Collections Similar Stats Trailer
Avg Percentile 59% from 1378 total ratings
Ratings & Reviews Cast Collections Similar Stats Trailer

Ratings & Reviews

(1382)
Compact view
clear
Compact view
Show
Sort
beedubBeeDub
Rated 16 Dec 2015
100
97th
Movies just don't get any bigger than this. Everything in this movie is huge - the cast, the scope, the effects, the themes, the music, the performances, the running time, etc. No director or studio would dare attempt this today.
Rated 16 Dec 2015
teddedonTedDedon
Rated 03 Mar 2008
95
94th
As epic as epics can get, The Ten Commandments stands heads and shoulders above all else that deals with this subject matter. Casting the legendary Charlton Heston as Moses was a good choice, and Yul Brynner does an equally exquisite job as the hard-hearted Pharoah. Visually stunning even by today's standards, and certainly one of the strongest narratives you'll be able to find anywhere. You don't have to be religious to understand the beauty of this story, but it can't hurt.
Rated 03 Mar 2008
fredericg54frederic_g54
Rated 20 Feb 2010
8
78th
(after repeat viewings) 10 years since I've last seen it, still intermittently cheesy but also undeniably epic. Can't remember the number of times I saw this as a child. Awesome score by Elmer Bernstein.
Rated 20 Feb 2010
nathan_sNathan S
Rated 09 Feb 2007
4
74th
You don't have to be religious (and I'm not) to appreciate this film.
Rated 09 Feb 2007
billyshearsBillyShears
Rated 22 Aug 2018
95
96th
Vincent Price slithering into frame in a barely there golden top. "Epic". I've spent more time watching the Ten Commandments during the holidays then I have with my extended family.
Rated 22 Aug 2018
melvin_smifMelvin Smif
Rated 14 Jun 2009
85
91st
Watched this every Easter with my Father.
Rated 14 Jun 2009
stflyst_fly
Rated 23 Aug 2007
87
89th
Very Good
Rated 23 Aug 2007
montycircusMontyCircus
Rated 01 May 2023
60
69th
A great epic film. My favourite bit is the many, many times that Moses and the Hebrews talk about how slavery is bad, slavery is evil, no God would approve of slavery, etc. Yeah ummm...read a few Bible pages after the Exodus and...let's just say...the Hebrews and God have a bit of a change of heart on ol' slavery...
Rated 01 May 2023
antonio_pAntonio P
Rated 24 May 2020
40
46th
OK for religion and Jesus and such.
Rated 24 May 2020
vdecraimVdecraim
Rated 20 Sep 2015
80
73rd
Ever since my 10-year old self was awed by "Spartacus", I've been a sucker for epics. Yes, in the first part, some scenes became so tongue-in-cheek over the years that they felt like a Blackadder-episode. But I found myself swept away by the sheer scope of the production, the magnificent soundtrack, and the ever reliable Charlton Heston. Hopefully, this film will last as the definitive retelling of the Moses-story, instead of that wretched "Exodus: Gods and Kings."
Rated 20 Sep 2015
ibtutenibtuten
Rated 05 Feb 2013
92
86th
A classic telling of a timeless story, with watermark-setting performances.
Rated 05 Feb 2013
stevekimesstevekimes
Rated 03 Jun 2012
83
63rd
The classic story, the classic performers, the classic biblical epic.
Rated 03 Jun 2012
barraocBarraoc
Rated 25 Mar 2012
20
2nd
Way too far-fetched for my liking...
Rated 25 Mar 2012
comepeliculacomepelicula
Rated 05 Mar 2012
80
88th
This is the thing I enjoy the most about the special TV programming for holy week, every year I watch this movie and every time I find it more captivating, kind of a tradition. This is the second time Cecil B. DeMille made "The Ten Commandments" and it shows, it has a really fine storytelling and remarkable performances. It may look outdated, but man those Anne Baxter's dresses are something else.
Rated 05 Mar 2012
mlpgaffneymlpgaffney
Rated 14 Aug 2011
90
82nd
It's an enjoyable film, as long as you keep in mind the time period in which it was made and the spectacle that it was. By today's standards, yes, it's very much overacted, the effects are frighteningly bad (the Burning Bush and God's Finger, for example), it's heavy handed and corny. BUT it has a good message and it's worth watching.
Rated 14 Aug 2011
wrexsolwrexsol
Rated 21 Mar 2011
95
85th
The Ten Commandments is a sprawling epic of biblical proportions. You know you're in for a big deal when God is the focal point of your story. What sticks out for me about this one is the costume and set designs. The elegant gowns, the dirty and ratty cloaks, Pharaoh's antechamber, the hills of Sinai. A lot of passion is crammed into this movie and it really shines through. Even if you aren't particularly religious, I feel that this film will compel and entertain you.
Rated 21 Mar 2011
peaceanarchyPeaceAnarchy
Rated 21 Dec 2010
71
29th
You probably know what to expect, it's a long biblical epic with no expense spared. It holds up pretty well for what it is, though it's much longer than it needs to be. Not really my cup of tea but I didn't mind watching it once.
Rated 21 Dec 2010
gordonbombayGordonBombay
Rated 23 May 2010
90
89th
"I am ready for my close up, Mr. DeMille"
Rated 23 May 2010
billkerwinbillkerwin
Rated 22 Mar 2010
85
66th
It's pretty funny with the sound on ("Oh Moses, Moses! You rash impetuous fool!), but actually rather impressive and moving if you turn off the sound and put some Bach on in the background.
Rated 22 Mar 2010
kasperlKasperL
Rated 16 Jan 2010
70
65th
We know the story and it is a good one, sure, but at such a massive length, DeMille's picture does bore at times and, even if it is an impressive production, it feels a bit dry on the whole. Epic, but not exactly great.
Rated 16 Jan 2010
westknifewestknife
Rated 21 Sep 2009
78
59th
Extreeeeeeeemely wooden dialogue and acting. But come on, the parting of the Red Sea!
Rated 21 Sep 2009
egbertsouseEgbertSouse
Rated 16 Dec 2008
75
41st
Great spectacle, but overall ridiculous. Still, an extremely fun movie despite that.
Rated 16 Dec 2008
brkwrnbrkwrn
Rated 04 Oct 2008
92
67th
A classic! Must watch every year around passover.
Rated 04 Oct 2008
mentaculusMentaculus
Rated 11 Sep 2008
62
37th
DeMille's defining characteristic, for better or worse, is that there's no difference between intimate character scenes and thousand-extra vistas. All are equally bombastic, sweeping in emotion and gravitas. So his characters may be broad caricatures, but they have a grand, emotional punch. His vistas may be gaudy, but there's a surprising intimacy allowed. Narrative fidelity be damned.
Rated 11 Sep 2008
jijawjefaewfjijawjefaewf
Rated 19 Nov 2023
73
49th
Great sets, technicolor, and some great scoring. Hilariously cheesy writing & acting from everyone but Charlton, especially Nefertari/Yul Brynner. Great early SFX, though a little let down considering the hype of this epic. hilarious horned mock-viking helmets on the egyptian guards Impressed however by attention to detail on the set - correct cartouches from a cursory glance!
Rated 19 Nov 2023
koalafishKoalafish
Rated 28 Apr 2023
60
30th
Watched it for the first time in 2023. It's extremely dated with bad acting and laughable dialogue, but still feels epic somehow.
Rated 28 Apr 2023
overratedoverrated
Rated 27 Jan 2023
30
21st
Worse than similar stuff that was maligned later (e.g. Cleopatra), just extremely wooden through and through. Also while he works in pulpy stuff like Planet of the Apes, Heston is pretty terrible in serious roles and does nothing here to elevate it. Even Yul Brynner is boring!
Rated 27 Jan 2023
war_machineWar Machine
Rated 17 Dec 2022
83
84th
Makeitseemlikeprobjustsmartusurperlol+girlmurdersoldladytoprotectsecret:P+momtheoldladyhesavedfromstone+lolsohejoinstheslaves+senttodesert-childrenofishmail-shepherd+lmaohisfacewhenhecomesback+intermission+pharoahmadethesonplaguelol
Rated 17 Dec 2022
morphinapgmorphinapg
Rated 09 Aug 2022
86
83rd
I mean it's obviously an epic movie. Some of the effects, to this day, I'm not exactly sure how they pulled it off back then.
Rated 09 Aug 2022
chevanChevan
Rated 24 Jun 2022
70
20th
Beautiful 'imagery' and 'wordings' ( made by the filmmakers) The rest is a Hoax. Why had you/they forgotten to mention the 'fact' that God 'hardened' 'Rameses' 'heart' every single time so just he, god, could be so sadistic!?
Rated 24 Jun 2022
croweycrowey
Rated 18 Nov 2021
75
71st
It's super Christiany, obv, but still quite good.
Rated 18 Nov 2021
jpfergusonJPFerguson
Rated 14 Mar 2021
70
75th
It seems likely that only DeMille could have made such a film; holding up the virtues of the scriptures, in particular the ten commandments, while at the same time undermining some of those very same commandments (for example the very strong undercurrent of sexuality and sensuality that DeMille seems to exhort to viewers). Heston shows flashes of the 'real' Moses but often all you see is Heston, and the same goes for Robinson as Dathan. Baxter, however, as Nefretiri really is a queen.
Rated 14 Mar 2021
vv238vv238
Rated 05 Apr 2020
68
71st
This isn't my favorite golden age epic but there is no doubt that this is the very definition of the word. The amount of money thrown at this project is obvious in the huge cast, hundreds of extras, massive sets, state-of-the-art (for the time) effects, and the larger-than-life score. None of this would mean a thing if the core story wasn't as strong as it is. Heston might not be the best choice for Moses but he certainly gives it his all.
Rated 05 Apr 2020
glumpy99glumpy_99
Rated 25 May 2019
100
99th
An absolute blast - DeMille's legendary second go-round with this tale is a lavish and invigorating dose of piously earnest storytelling, offset by a welcome sense of humour (Price and Anderson gnashing at the corners are both terrific) and rock solid work by the entire cast, headed by ideal Heston and Brynner, and fine support from Hardwicke, Baxter etc. Leans into the absurd in its staging of its epic crowd and battle scenes, but also knows how to make them genuinely impressive and thrilling.
Rated 25 May 2019
skapskap
Rated 19 Apr 2018
60
26th
Its staginess often has un unexpected comical effect. This is the kind of movie where you can come up with a lot of funny remarks to make everybody laugh, if you have this tendency. Deserves attention as a museum piece, not as a work of art.
Rated 19 Apr 2018
mwestcottmwestcott
Rated 08 Jan 2018
82
62nd
The Ten Commandments is lavish, over-the-top, booming, excessive and highly detailed. There are probably as many faults as there are positives. Too many to go over considering its considerable length. Overall the film is an enjoyable bible inspired story worth its huge reputation.
Rated 08 Jan 2018
luordluord
Rated 04 Aug 2017
89
96th
A patience-testing watch, but rewarding. Some of the most epic shots of all time with a timeless story that holds up, whether as fantasy or religious canon.
Rated 04 Aug 2017
evilmangoesEvilMangoes
Rated 11 Jul 2017
52
23rd
C
Rated 11 Jul 2017
lonewolf2003Lonewolf2003
Rated 25 Feb 2017
55
13th
Amazing productions values and some very decent directing, but beside that it has very little to offer. It's also way too much a 1950s American interpretation of the story.
Rated 25 Feb 2017
recklessmessrecklessmess
Rated 24 Aug 2016
68
44th
The CGI totally sucked.
Rated 24 Aug 2016
judicaretjudicaret
Rated 07 May 2015
50
31st
As a fantasy film beats Lord Of The Rings trilogy and such anytime. But has scenes of little children getting killed which I didn't need to see, especially as a child myself when we were made to watch it during some religious event. I would give this a much higher score if it didn't get so graphic with its dying children. (It's probably not even graphic by today's cinema standards, but it's just disturbing topic to some of us and thus should be handled as such.)
Rated 07 May 2015
zipsterZipster
Rated 12 Aug 2014
70
16th
The dialogue is too literary and prosey to elucidate anyone as a character, especially when each character's dialogue sounds identical in flowery verbosity. The only actor who feels like a human being is Edward G. Robinson, and Brynner and Baxter have undeniable presence. But a legendary story so precious and traditional as this had to be brought to extravagant cinematic life, and the use of color and optical effects is almost worth the ultimately excessive running time.
Rated 12 Aug 2014
bojanglesBojangles
Rated 12 Aug 2014
50
38th
Combines the spirit of Moses with that of Christ in order to come upon themes of freedom and justice. A marked improvement on the source, The Five Books of Moses, which were quite simply about the Chosenness, if you will, of the Hebrews. Neither Yaweh nor The Torah has any qualms with slaves as long as they are owned by Hebrews. It has no problem with brute murderousness as long as it gets the Israelites even one step closer to securing the land of Canaan. Yeah. Good writing. Bad acting.
Rated 12 Aug 2014
muttermutter
Rated 27 Mar 2013
80
86th
There was a lot of attention to detail, and some superb, as well as some cheesier performances. Still too long though.
Rated 27 Mar 2013
roofsrunnerroofs_runner
Rated 31 Jul 2012
82
65th
Masterly written script and gorgeous Charlton Heston are source of musing excitement. The Ten Commandments is epic in all ways it can be.
Rated 31 Jul 2012
amadeusAmadeus
Rated 21 May 2012
71
55th
cobra scene is epic fail, snakes are deaf.
Rated 21 May 2012
baggerBagger
Rated 09 Apr 2012
55
23rd
The greatest sin this commits is creating the most boring onscreen Moses conceivable. It takes 50 minutes for him to show any hints of personality and after meeting with the bush on Sinai he just becomes an overzealous robot. It's not just Heston either, it's on the script level, half the scenes that should be structured around Moses instead follow the point of view of some usually trivial supporting character. This is Moses' quest as lived by bystanders, and it drags.
Rated 09 Apr 2012
bellamyrbellamyr
Rated 31 May 2011
75
42nd
Films are often given the tag 'epic' without really deserving it. This isn't one of them. The scope of the story is vast and the subject matter about as profound as it gets. That said you can enjoy this film without treating it as a religious film. The cinematography, set design, costume and score are well ahead of their time and deeply impressive. The acting is solid in the main with a few hammy moments but still well worth watching
Rated 31 May 2011
robosharkRoboShark
Rated 08 May 2011
50
17th
Grandly epic, but thoroughly ludicrous, and oddly anti-Semitic. Heston is outclassed by every single actor he shares the screen with, especially Edward G. Robinson, giving a measure of dignity to a terrible, offensive character.
Rated 08 May 2011
jkathrensjkathrens
Rated 04 Sep 2010
45
16th
If boredom were a disease, this movie would give you a terminal case. Brings back terrible memories of having to delay our news broadcasts - sometimes more than an hour - every Easter due to this film. You know you're getting close to the end when papa Moses comes down the hill to break up the kids' party...
Rated 04 Sep 2010
frederFreder
Rated 18 Jun 2010
50
36th
A fairly ripe slice of fifties-style Biblical Cheese. The parting of the Red Sea still stands as a well-imagined scene.
Rated 18 Jun 2010
tathieltathiel
Rated 30 May 2009
85
84th
One of my all-time favourites concerning epic films.
Rated 30 May 2009
janusjanus
Rated 05 May 2009
70
52nd
Laughably dated on most counts, but still satisfies as THE Hollywood epic after which all others are patterned. It's still worth watching and still enjoyable, and this is coming from an atheist. Although it is a bit long...
Rated 05 May 2009
lebarLebar
Rated 18 Sep 2008
60
14th
religion movies...ha
Rated 18 Sep 2008
eldred08Eldred08
Rated 26 Aug 2008
85
69th
This guy was really really honest....
Rated 26 Aug 2008
jeg2jeg2
Rated 16 May 2008
50
23rd
Corny and dated.
Rated 16 May 2008
bodaggerBo_Dagger
Rated 18 Apr 2008
0
13th
Boo! Hiss! Fuck God!
Rated 18 Apr 2008
theyshoot07theyshoot07
Rated 02 Mar 2008
62
39th
# 764
Rated 02 Mar 2008
shephardShephard
Rated 26 Oct 2007
59
48th
Epic and a childhood classic.
Rated 26 Oct 2007
jaywhyyjaywhyy
Rated 06 Sep 2007
60
44th
What could've been a great movie was made tedious to watch by its impratical length.
Rated 06 Sep 2007
thedenizenTheDenizen
Rated 14 Aug 2007
65
51st
An ambitious and interesting film with some great sequences, but the heavy handed religiosity drags it down a few notches.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
lrampartllrampartl
Rated 14 Aug 2007
50
31st
I've seen this several times when I was younger. I sort of had to because it was a group thing at church. It never did anything for me. Yul Brynner is cool, I guess.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
ronin167Ronin167
Rated 14 Aug 2007
76
69th
I'm not much of a religious person, but this film is still a pretty amazing production.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
djfntstquedjfntstque
Rated 14 Aug 2007
60
27th
Painfully overwrought studio ridiculousness. Heston is to Moses as Chris Rock is to Fredrick Douglass.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
spunkieSpunkie
Rated 14 Apr 2007
45
31st
The sheer size of the thing is mindbaffling and still unsurpassed, sets and costumes are as good as it gets, story is zzz...
Rated 14 Apr 2007
thedicemanTheDiceman
Rated 01 Mar 2007
55
49th
Good film.
Rated 01 Mar 2007
sirrocko711SirRocko711
Rated 22 Dec 2006
70
41st
It's a blast to watch, and admirable for what it achieves w/out CGI, but it's pretty silly, heehee
Rated 22 Dec 2006

Collections

Loading ...

Similar Titles

Loading ...

Statistics

Loading ...

Trailer

Loading ...