Keyword: 1st century

Rome

9

2005

TV

HD

A down-to-earth account of the lives of both illustrious and ordinary Romans set in the last days of the Roman Republic.

Plebs

7.8

2013

TV

HD

\Plebs\ follows three desperate young men from the suburbs as they try to get laid, hold down jobs, and climb the social ladder in the big city--that happens to be Ancient Rome.

Barbarians

7.5

2020

TV

HD

Three peoples fates are interwoven in the Battle of the Teutoburg Forest in 9 A.D., during which Germanic warriors halt the spread of the Roman Empire.

Masada

8

1981

TV

HD

After the destruction of the Second Temple, nine hundred Jewish zealots hold out against a five thousand man Roman legion on the mountaintop fortress of Masada.

The Last Days of Pompeii

7

1984

TV

HD

The different aspects of life in Pompeii, a coastal luxury resort near Naples catering for the very rich of imperial Rome, mainly before but culminating in the eruption of the Vesuvian volcano, which wipes it from the face of the Earth. The residents of Pompeii include Diomed, a common upstart merchant whose self-made riches from trade allow him to consider running for political office against sitting city magistrate Quintus and an impoverished aristocratic marriage for his daughter Julia; the cultivated Greek Glaucus; the gladiator Lydon; the noble-born Antonius and his sister Ione, the evil Isis-priest Arbaces who is after (their) money and power; the persecution-fearing Christian slaves Petrus, his true love Chloe, and their secret leader Olinthus.

The King of Kings

6.3

2025

Movie

HD

Through a fathers vivid storytelling, a boy journeys through Jesus life, from humble beginnings to ultimate sacrifice. Along the way, he discovers the transformative power of faith.

The Last Legion

5.4

2007

Movie

HD

As the Roman empire crumbles, young Romulus Augustus flees the city and embarks on a perilous voyage to Britain to track down a legion of supporters.

Ben-Hur

5.7

2016

Movie

HD

Judah Ben-Hur, a Jewish prince falsely accused of treason by his adopted brother, an officer in the Roman army, returns to his homeland after years at sea to seek revenge, but finds redemption.

Asterix & Obelix Take on Caesar

6

1999

Movie

HD

Inhabitants of the last unconquered village in Gaul (ancient France) use a magical potion to hold their independence from Roman invaders.

Asterix and the Vikings

6

2006

Movie

HD

The vikings come to Gaul and kidnap the chiefs nephew. The chief sends Asterix and Obelix up north to get him back but the nephew has fallen in love with the viking chiefs daughter v.v. What to do?

Paul, Apostle of Christ

6.7

2018

Movie

HD

Luke travels Roma looking for apostle Paul, turned in Neros prisoner, to tell his story before his execution.

King of Kings

7

1961

Movie

HD

The temporary physical life of the Biblical Savior, Jesus Christ.

Saint Paul

6.6

2000

Movie

HD

Biblical epic from the book of Acts and Pauls epistles covering the conversion of Saul of Tarsus and his ministry to the Gentiles now known as Paul. Pursued by fellow Jew Reuben, who wishes him dead, Paul takes the Gospel of Jesus throughout the known world to Rome.

Asterix & Obelix: God Save Britannia

5.3

2012

Movie

HD

Asterix crosses the channel to help second-cousin Anticlimax face down Julius Caesar and invading Romans.

The Jesus Film

7.2

1979

Movie

HD

Filmed on location in Israel at authentic biblical sites, this inspirational drama and commercial success retells the life of Christ.

Barabbas

7

1961

Movie

HD

Barabbas, the criminal that the Jewish leaders induced the populace to vote to set free, so that Christ could be crucified, is haunted by the image of Jesus for the rest of his life.

Horrible Histories: The Movie - Rotten Romans

5.2

2019

Movie

HD

Atti, a smart and quick-witted Roman teenager, manages to upset Emperor Nero with one of his schemes. For punishment, Atti is sent to work in a cold and wet Britain where he also meets the Celts.