Where to watch The Greatest Story Ever Told(1965)
In the United States, The Greatest Story Ever Told is available to stream on Prime Video and MGM Plus. It's also free on The Roku Channel, Hoopla, YouTube Free, Plex, Plex Channel, Fawesome, Xumo Play, Tubi TV, and Amazon MX Player. You can also rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, and YouTube.
Where to stream The Greatest Story Ever Told
Availability in United States
Included with subscription
Prime Video
MGM Plus
Free
The Roku Channel
Hoopla
YouTube Free
Plex
Plex Channel
Fawesome
Xumo Play
Tubi TV
Amazon MX Player
Rent
Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play
YouTube
Fandango At Home
Buy
- Amazon Video
- Apple TV
- Google Play
- YouTube
- Fandango At Home
Data updated on October 10, 2026. Availability data from JustWatch.
The Greatest Story Ever Told plot summary
Only once in a lifetime... an entertainment so rich... an experience so rewarding...
From his birth in Bethlehem to his death and eventual resurrection, the life of Jesus Christ is given the all-star treatment in this epic retelling. Major aspects of Christ's life are touched upon, including the execution of all the newborn males in Egypt by King Herod; Christ's baptism by John the Baptist; and the betrayal by Judas after the Last Supper that eventually leads to Christ's crucifixion and miraculous return.
Details
- Release date
- April 9, 1965
- Runtime
- 3h 19m
- Genres
- Drama, History
- Directed by
- George Stevens
- Country
- United States
- TMDB rating
- 6.4 / 10 · 223 votes
The Greatest Story Ever Told trailer
Cast
Max von SydowJesus
Michael Anderson Jr.James the Younger
Carroll BakerVeronica
Ina BalinMartha of Bethany
Victor BuonoSorak
Richard ConteBarabbas
Joanna DunhamMary Magdalene
José FerrerHerod Antipas
Van HeflinBar Amand
Charlton HestonJohn the Baptist
FAQ
Where can I watch The Greatest Story Ever Told?
In the United States, The Greatest Story Ever Told is available to stream on Prime Video and MGM Plus. It's also free on The Roku Channel, Hoopla, YouTube Free, Plex, Plex Channel, Fawesome, Xumo Play, Tubi TV, and Amazon MX Player. You can also rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, and YouTube.
Can I rent or buy The Greatest Story Ever Told?
Yes. In the United States you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.
How long is The Greatest Story Ever Told?
The Greatest Story Ever Told runs 3h 19m (199 minutes).
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