So let it be written! So let it be done! The Ten Commandments is a 1956 American epic religious drama film produced, directed, and narrated by Cecil B. DeMille, staring Charlton Heston as Moses, Yul Brynner as Rameses, and Anne Baxter as Nefretiri. It is also one of the most financially successful films ever made, grossing approximately $122.7 million at the box office during its initial release Never seen it? Now's your chance! Watch it every year? Come watch it with friends! Bring something comfy to lay on (it's a long movie) and an adult beverage if you like. We'll provide popcorn, snacks, and non-alcoholic drinks.