The Greatest Story Ever Told

The Greatest Story Ever Told is currently streaming in Australia on MGM Amazon Channel, and in the US on Hoopla and Fawesome, and it rewards the patience it asks of you. The runtime earns every minute, with nothing here that feels like padding. 214 people have weighed in on TMDB, and the verdict leans heavily positive. Max von Sydow anchors it with a performance that rewards close attention. Available now on MGM Amazon Channel — press play and find out why people keep recommending it.

Part of the current wave of titles people are actually watching, The Greatest Story Ever Told earns its spot. The writing in The Greatest Story Ever Told treats its characters as people first, plot devices second. 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. Max von Sydow and Michael Anderson Jr. Lead a cast that brings real weight to the material. It was released in 1965. The performances in The Greatest Story Ever Told do a lot of work in the silences between the dialogue. It delivers reliably on what it promises, which is more than most of its competition manages.

The Greatest Story Ever Told is what you recommend to people who say they do not really watch much. It has built its own audience without needing a direct comparison. The complete film is available and best experienced without too much prior knowledge of where it goes. Max von Sydow carries the material with a performance that rewards close attention. Worth starting sooner rather than later.