Jesus of Nazareth (1977)

Biography · Drama · History

Dramatizes the Birth, Life, Ministry, Crucifixion, and Resurrection of Jesus Christ, largely according to the Holy Bible's New Testament Gospels.

IMDb rating: 8.5 (27,827 votes)
Episode average: 8.4 -0.1 vs IMDb
Seasons: 1
Streaming (US): Peacock
Language: EN
Type: Mini-series

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Ratings refreshed Oct 3, 2026 · 1 season indexed

Cast

Robert Powell Jesus
Olivia Hussey Virgin Mary
Yorgo Voyagis Joseph
Anne Bancroft Mary Magdalene
Christopher Plummer Herod Antipas
Anthony Quinn Caiaphas

Seasons

Season 1 (1977)

8.45 avg 4 episodes 8.3 → 8.6 94 min avg

Consistent
Big finale

Season 1 episodes - IMDb ratings
#	Title	Rating	Votes
1	Part 1	8.3	644
2	Part 2	8.5	608
3	Part 3	8.4	273
4	Part 4	8.6	289