Where to watch The Ten Commandments (1956) tonight
The Ten Commandments (1956) runs 3 h 40 min, is rated G in the US and averages 7.8 from 1,951 TMDB members. Escaping death, a Hebrew infant is raised in a royal household to become a prince. Upon discovery of his true heritage, Moses embarks on a personal quest to reclaim his destiny as the leader and liberator of the Hebrew people.
- Runtime
- 3 h 40 min — ends 11:40 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
- Rated
- G (US)
- Genres
- Drama, History
- Released
- November 8, 1956
- TMDB rating
- 7.8 / 10 from 1,951 votes
- Director
- Cecil B. DeMille
- Starring
- Charlton Heston, Yul Brynner, Anne Baxter, Edward G. Robinson
- Language
- English
Where to watch it tonight
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Streaming availability by JustWatch. In the US, as of 2026-11-05: Paramount Plus Premium (subscription), Paramount Plus Essential (subscription), Paramount+ Amazon Channel (subscription), Paramount+ Roku Premium Channel (subscription), YouTube Free (free with ads).
Questions people ask
- How long is The Ten Commandments?
- The Ten Commandments is 3 h 40 min long (220 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 11:40 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
- What is The Ten Commandments rated?
- The Ten Commandments is rated G in the US.
- Is The Ten Commandments a good movie to watch with a group?
- Better for one or two who will actually watch. Drama and History reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point. At 3 h 40 min, plan the evening: start by 7:20 pm to finish before 11 pm.
- Where can I stream The Ten Commandments?
- In the US, as of 2026-11-05: Paramount Plus Premium (subscription), Paramount Plus Essential (subscription), Paramount+ Amazon Channel (subscription), Paramount+ Roku Premium Channel (subscription), YouTube Free (free with ads). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).
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- Joseph: King of Dreams (2000)
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- The Book of Daniel (2013)
- Jesus (1999)
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