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Jesus (1980)

English drama film directed by John Krish, Peter Sykes

GUS

Rated G in the US

General audiences: all ages admitted.

Runtime
2h 120 min
Released
19 October 1980
Language
English

Runtime and rating from Wikidata. The Indian CBFC certificate is added if the film releases in India.

Jesus has a runtime of 2 hours (120 min). In the US it is rated G. The English film released on 19 October 1980. It is directed by John Krish and Peter Sykes and stars Brian Deacon, Yosef Shiloach and Rivka Neumann.

Official trailer

Cast and crew

Written by
Barnet Fishbein
Produced by
John Heyman
Distribution
Warner Bros. Entertainment, Jesus Film Project

Box office, awards and more

Budget
$6 million
Box office
$4 million
Based on
Gospel of Luke
Set in
Ancient Rome, ancient Near East

Release and where to watch

In theatres
19 October 1980
On OTT
Not announced yet. We add the platform and date once the makers confirm them.

Can children watch it?

Suitable for children of all ages. This is the MPA rating in the US; other countries rate films separately.

Questions people ask

What is the runtime of Jesus?

Jesus has a runtime of 2 hours, or 120 min.

When did Jesus release?

Jesus released on 19 October 1980.

Who directed Jesus?

Jesus is directed by John Krish and Peter Sykes.

Who is in the cast of Jesus?

The cast of Jesus includes Brian Deacon, Yosef Shiloach, Rivka Neumann, Eli Danker, Alexander Scourby and Eli Cohen.

How much did Jesus earn at the box office?

Jesus grossed $4 million on a budget of $6 million.

What is Jesus rated in the US?

Jesus is rated G by the Motion Picture Association.

Is Jesus based on a true story or a book?

Jesus is based on Gospel of Luke.

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Updated 7 November 2026 by Pragati. Cast and crew from Wikidata. Found a mistake? Tell us.