Movies like The Passion of the Christ (2004)

Name: The Passion of the Christ
Released: 2004

10 films to watch after The Passion of the Christ, ranked by how well they match its tone — not just its genre.

A graphic portrayal of the last twelve hours of Jesus of Nazareth's life.

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The Last Temptation of Christ (1988)

Fit 72%

Shares Drama with The Passion of the Christ.

Jesus, a humble Judean carpenter beginning to see that he is the son of God, is drawn into revolutionary action against the Roman occupiers by Judas -- despite his protestations that love, not violence, is the path to salvation. The burden of being the savior of mankind torments Jesus throughout his life, leading him to doubt.
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King of Kings (1961)

Fit 62%

Shares Drama with The Passion of the Christ.

Who is Jesus, and why does he impact all he meets? He is respected and reviled, emulated and accused, beloved, betrayed, and finally crucified. Yet that terrible fate would not be the end of the story.
3

Jesus Christ Superstar (1973)

Fit 59%

Shares Drama with The Passion of the Christ.

As played out by a theatre troupe, the last days of Jesus Christ are depicted from the perspective of Judas Iscariot, his betrayer. As Jesus' following increases, Judas begins to worry that Jesus is falling for his own hype, forgetting the principles of his teachings and growing too close to the prostitute Mary Magdalene.
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Lilya 4-ever (2002)

Fit 53%

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In a struggling post-Soviet community, Lilya a teenage girl is abandoned when her mother moves to the United States with her boyfriend. Facing neglect and poverty, she meets Andrei, who offers her a job in Sweden, giving her hope for a better life — and a journey that will change everything.
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Son of God (2014)

Fit 50%

Shares Drama with The Passion of the Christ.

In the Holy Land, the Roman occupation has produced a cauldron of oppression, anxiety and excessive taxes levied upon the Jewish people. Fearing the wrath of Roman governor Pontius Pilate , Jewish high priest Caiaphas tries to keep control of his people. That control is threatened when Jesus arrives in Jerusalem, performing miracles and spreading messages of love and hope. Those who fear that Jesus will inspire a revolution decide that he must die.
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Brimstone (2016)

Fit 49%

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In the menacing inferno of the old North-American West, Liz is a genuine survivor who is hunted by a vengeful preacher for a crime she didn’t commit.
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Boy A (2008)

Fit 40%

Shares Drama with The Passion of the Christ.

Freed after a lengthy term in a juvenile detention center, convicted child killer Jack Burridge finds work as a deliveryman and begins dating co-worker Michelle. While out on the road one day, Jack notices a distressed child, and, after reuniting the girl with her family, becomes a local celebrity. But when a local newspaper unearths his past, Jack must cope with the anger of citizens who fear for the safety of their children.
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One Night with the King (2006)

Fit 38%

Shares Drama with The Passion of the Christ.

In Biblical times, a girl disguises her Jewish origins when the Persian king comes looking for a new bride among his subjects.
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The Devil's Advocate (1997)

Fit 35%

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Aspiring Florida defense lawyer Kevin Lomax accepts a job at a New York law firm. With the stakes getting higher every case, Kevin quickly learns that his boss has something far more evil planned.
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Bad Lieutenant (1992)

Fit 35%

Shares Drama with The Passion of the Christ.

While investigating a young nun's rape, a corrupt New York City police detective, with a serious drug and gambling addiction, tries to change his ways and find forgiveness.