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The Ten Commandments (1956)

Film · 3h 40m · Rated G

Drama

An earnest prince discovers his true heritage and embraces an epic destiny to liberate his people.

A family watch at a measured pace. Emotionally it is heavy.

Streaming on Paramount+ and YouTube (free).

The Ten Commandments parents guide

It stays inside its G, with no swearing and nothing scary.

Our estimate: fine from about 7. Rated G.

Scare
Not scary
Jump scares
A couple
One or two sudden jolts.
Gore
No gore
Violence
Some violence
Some fighting or peril.
Sex and nudity
None noted
Language
None noted

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What is The Ten Commandments about?

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.

Does it have a happy ending? (spoiler-safe)

Yes. It lands on a happy note.

Cast and crew

Directed byCecil B. DeMille
StarringCharlton Heston, Yul Brynner, Anne Baxter, Edward G. Robinson, Yvonne De Carlo, Debra Paget

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