The Ten Commandments (1956)
An earnest prince discovers his true heritage and embraces an epic destiny to liberate his people.
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.
How intense is The Ten Commandments?
The Ten Commandments has no gore and some violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is measured, and it is a family watch and a full-attention watch. Rated G.
What The Ten Commandments feels like
- Tone
- epicearnest
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Family nightFull attention
Where to stream The Ten Commandments
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 16, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
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Is The Ten Commandments scary?
No. The Ten Commandments is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is The Ten Commandments gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and some violence (1 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is The Ten Commandments sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is The Ten Commandments OK for kids?
It is rated G and nothing here runs hot: scare 0, gore 0, violence 1, each out of 3. A safe family pick by the numbers.
How long is The Ten Commandments?
The Ten Commandments runs 3h 40m.
Where can I stream The Ten Commandments?
The Ten Commandments is streaming on Paramount+ and YouTube (free).
Does The Ten Commandments have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
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