The Bible: In the Beginning... (1966)
Kernel Score: 80% · 276 ratings · Rated NR
Genres: Adventure, History, Drama
Released: 1966-09-28
Runtime: 175 minutes
Where to watch The Bible: In the Beginning...
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US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
Covering only the first 22 chapters of the Book of Genesis, vignettes include: Adam and Eve frolicking in the Garden of Eden until their indulgence in the forbidden fruit sees them driven out; Cain murdering his brother Abel; Noah building an ark to preserve the animals of the world from the coming flood; and Abraham making a covenant with God.
The Bible: In the Beginning... parents' guide: ages 8+
Parents need to know that The Bible: In the Beginning tells Genesis stories including Cain murdering Abel and Noah's flood, rated NR with some biblical violence.
- Violence & scariness: Some — Includes Cain's murder of Abel and the destruction of the world in the flood, depicted in a reverent, non-graphic biblical style.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official NR rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Cast
- Michael Parks as Adam
- Ulla Bergryd as Eve
- Richard Harris as Cain
- John Huston as Noah
- Stephen Boyd as Nimrod
- George C. Scott as Abraham
- Ava Gardner as Sarah
- Peter O'Toole as The Three Angels
- Zoe Sallis as Hagar
- Gabriele Ferzetti as Lot
The Bible: In the Beginning... FAQ
Is The Bible: In the Beginning... good?
The Bible: In the Beginning... has an 80% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 276 audience ratings.
Where can I watch The Bible: In the Beginning...?
In the US you can rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is The Bible: In the Beginning... OK for kids?
The Bible: In the Beginning... is rated NR. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 8+. Parents need to know that The Bible: In the Beginning tells Genesis stories including Cain murdering Abel and Noah's flood, rated NR with some biblical violence.
What movies are like The Bible: In the Beginning...?
If you liked The Bible: In the Beginning..., try The Ten Commandments, Ben-Hur, True Spirit and Joseph.