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Traditional Easter Movies

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The Ten Commandments

Remember the first time you saw Charlton Heston part the Red Sea as Moses?

Easter weekend has always been a time for touching, bigger-than-life movies. Share these experiences and more with your family by using our list of the top five traditional Easter movies we think you'll love. What are your favorite traditional Easter movies? Did you find a new family favorite? Let us know what movies you love by logging in and commenting below.

"The Ten Commandments" (1956)

For more than five decades, "The Ten Commandments" has thrilled generations with the story of Moses (Charlton Heston) as he leads his people to freedom and away from the ruling Pharoah (Yul Brenner). Watch the movie that defined the word "epic." While some of the effects may look dated by today's standards, the look and feel of this film never goes out of style.
MPAA Rating: G
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"The Greatest Story Ever Told" (1965)

Max Von Sydow plays Jesus Christ, in this chronicle of his life story. Despite its long running time (almost 200 minutes) the younger ones might not easily bear, "The Greatest Story Ever Told" remains a classic never to be missed.
MPAA Rating: G
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"Holiday Inn" (1942)

Bing Crosby and Fred Astaire star in this holiday-themed musical enjoyable all 12 months of the year. Jim Hardy (Crosby) and Ted Yanover (Astaire) are rivals, both trying to win over Linda Mason (Marjorie Reynolds) at an inn open only on holidays. Irving Berlin's music brings to life this year-round classic.
MPAA Rating: G
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"Easter Parade" (1948)

There's a reason Irving Berlin's music is featured twice on our list -- he's the best at what he does. Judy Garland and Fred Astaire sing and dance their way through Berlin-penned numbers as they prepare for an upcoming Easter parade.
MPAA Rating: G
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"It's the Easter Beagle, Charlie Brown" (1948)

Charlie Brown and the Peanuts gang are back. In this seasonal special, Snoopy tries to find Woodstock a home while Marcie tries her best to learn how to make Easter eggs under the tutelage of harsh instructor, Peppermint Patty. We're pretty sure you'll add this DVD to your springtime movie playlist.
MPAA Rating: G
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Traditional Easter Movies

Photo-Drew
Photo-Drew says:
February 21, 2008

The Ten Commandments is really more of a Passover movie. If you wanna stick with Chuck Heston, though, Ben Hur is a great Easter Movie. I love the John Wayne cameo at the end of Greatest Story, where he's the Roman soldier. The directer told him to deliver his line with awe, so he said "Ahhhh, he truly was the King of Kings." True story.

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