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Animated family film
The Ten Commandments (2007): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
The Ten Commandments is a 2007 animated family film directed by Bill Boyce and John Stronach, starring Ben Kingsley, Elliott Gould and Christian Slater. It is partly based on The New Oxford Annotated Bible with Apocrypha by Michael D. Coogan and Marc Z. Brettler. It runs 1 hour 28 minutes and earned $1.1 million worldwide. Critics gave it 25 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 2.9/10.
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- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 28m (88 min)
- Directors
- Bill Boyce and John Stronach
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Promenade Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
The story
What Is The Ten Commandments About?
The premise of The Ten Commandments without spoilers, adapted from The New Oxford Annotated Bible with Apocrypha by Michael D. Coogan and Marc Z. Brettler. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Raised as an Egyptian prince, Moses discovers his true identity and is forced into exile. He receives a divine calling to liberate the enslaved Israelites from the Pharaoh's oppressive rule. Guided by faith, Moses performs extraordinary miracles, confronts plagues, and defies his enemies. His journey culminates in a dramatic escape across the parted Red Sea, leading his people toward the Promised Land in a story of faith and perseverance.
The Ten Commandments Themes & Keywords
· 5 tags- sword and sandal history
- moses
- ten commandments
- reference to god
- based on the bible
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Cast & crew
The Ten Commandments Cast
Ben Kingsley leads the cast, with Elliott Gould and Christian Slater. Directed by Bill Boyce and John Stronach.
- Co-director Bill Boyce
- Co-director John Stronach
From the directors
More from Bill Boyce and John Stronach
More films directed by Bill Boyce and John Stronach: Hermie & Friends: Buzby and the Grumble Bees and Hermie & Friends: Buzby, the Misbehaving Bee.
Ratings
The Ten Commandments Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Ten Commandments 25 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 2.9/10.
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IMDb 2.9 /10
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Metacritic 25 Metascore
User score 4.5
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TMDB 59% User score
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Plot
The Ten Commandments Plot Summary
What happens in The Ten Commandments from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
The Pharaoh finds himself feeling quite anxious, faced with the overwhelming presence of his Hebrew slaves. In a desperate attempt to exert control, he demands that they work even harder, but this only serves to strengthen their resolve. In a cruel twist of fate, he commands that all newborn male infants be cast into the Nile River. Distressed and heartbroken, Moses’ parents, Amram and Jochebed, embark on a desperate mission to save their son. They place him in a basket and send him drifting down the river, with his sister, Miriam, watching over him to ensure his safety.
Full summary
The whole story of The Ten Commandments, scene by scene
Box office
The Ten Commandments Box Office
The Ten Commandments grossed $1.1 million worldwide. $952,820 came from the US and Canada and $99,087 (9%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$1.1M
- US & Canada
- $952.8K
- International
- $99.1K
US & Canada 91%
Rest of the world 9%
Videos
The Ten Commandments Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The Ten Commandments.
Quiz
How Well Do You Know The Ten Commandments?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What cruel decree does the Pharaoh issue in an attempt to control the Hebrew slaves?
Cars
Cars in The Ten Commandments
17 cars on screen, including the 2003 Chevrolet Express and the 2006 Ford Crown Victoria.
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1990 Honda Accord Minor role
Details
The Ten Commandments Also Known As
13 alternative titles, including “Dziesięć przykazań” and “Les dix commandements”.
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- Dziesięć przykazań
- Les dix commandements
- I dieci comandamenti
- Die zehn Gebote
- עשרת הדיברות
- 10 Przykazań
- 10 přikázání
- A Tízparancsolat
- Los diez mandamientos
- Десять заповедей
- 十诫
- 십계
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- Os Dez Mandamentos
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Movies Like The Ten Commandments
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including The Ten Commandments, Moses: Egypt’s Great Prince and Exodus: Gods and Kings.
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The Ten Commandments 1956 -
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The Prince of Egypt 1998 -
Testament: The Story of Moses 2024 -
Joshua and the Promised Land 2004 -
Pharaoh 1966 -
The Creation - Greatest Adventure Stories from the Bible 1988 -
Joseph in Egypt 1992 -
Gods of Egypt 2016 -
Joseph’s Reunion 1995 -
The Exodus Decoded 2006
From the blog
Articles About The Ten Commandments
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FAQ
The Ten Commandments FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, the book behind it and post-credit scenes of The Ten Commandments, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Ten Commandments?
The Ten Commandments runs 1 hour 28 minutes (88 minutes).
When was The Ten Commandments released?
The Ten Commandments was released on October 19, 2007.
Who directed The Ten Commandments?
The Ten Commandments was directed by Bill Boyce and John Stronach.
More films by Bill Boyce Who is in the cast of The Ten Commandments?
The Ten Commandments stars Ben Kingsley, Elliott Gould and Christian Slater.
How much did The Ten Commandments make at the box office?
The Ten Commandments grossed $1.1 million worldwide ($952,820 domestic, $99,087 international).
How is The Ten Commandments rated?
The Ten Commandments has 2.9/10 on IMDb, 25 on Metacritic and 59% on TMDB.
Is The Ten Commandments based on a book?
Yes. The Ten Commandments is partly adapted from The New Oxford Annotated Bible with Apocrypha by Michael D. Coogan, Marc Z. Brettler, Carol A. Newsom and Pheme Perkins.
Does The Ten Commandments have a post-credit scene?
No. The Ten Commandments has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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