The Passion of the Christ (2004)

Mel Gibson's graphically violent depiction of Jesus's crucifixion grossed $612 million worldwide — making it the highest-grossing R-rated film at the time — while generating accusations of antisemitism for its portrayal of Jewish leaders as responsible for Christ's death. The ADL called it "the most antisemitic film since those produced in Nazi Germany." Supporters called it a faithful Biblical account. Gibson's subsequent antisemitic arrest in 2006 further complicated the film's legacy.