Films set in the 1st century

Life of Brian

Film Age rating: 14 Year: 1979 IMDB Rating: 8

Brian Cohen is an average young Jewish man, but through a series of ridiculous events, he gains a reputation as the Messiah. When he's not dodging his followers or being scolded by his shrill mother,...

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Intolerance: Love's Struggle Throughout the Ages

Film Age rating: 7 Year: 1916 IMDB Rating: 7.7

The story of a poor young woman, separated by prejudice from her husband and baby, is interwoven with tales of intolerance from throughout history.

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A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum

Film Age rating: 8 Year: 1966 IMDB Rating: 6.8

A wily slave must unite a virgin courtesan and his young smitten master to earn his freedom.

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History of the World: Part I

Film Age rating: 12 Year: 1981 IMDB Rating: 6.8

An uproarious version of history that proves nothing is sacred – not even the Roman Empire, the French Revolution and the Spanish Inquisition.

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Mary Magdalene

Film Age rating: 12 Year: 2018 IMDB Rating: 5.9

In the first century, free-spirited Mary Magdalene flees the marriage her family has arranged for her, finding refuge and a sense of purpose in a radical new movement led by the charismatic, rabble-ro...

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Messalina

Film Age rating: 8 Year: 1960 IMDB Rating: 5.7

Messalina was the Roman noblewoman who inveigled ageing emperor Claudio into marriage. Once ensconced on the throne, Messalina launched a reign of terror that shook the empire to its very foundations....

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