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The King of Kings

  • 2025
  • PG
  • 1h 43m
IMDb RATING
6.8/10
6.5K
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Kenneth Branagh, Uma Thurman, Oscar Isaac, and Roman Griffin Davis in The King of Kings (2025)
The story of our Lord Jesus Christ as told by Charles Dickens and seen through the innocent eyes of a child.
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Through a father's vivid storytelling, a boy journeys through Jesus' life, from humble beginnings to ultimate sacrifice. Along the way, he discovers the transformative power of faith.Through a father's vivid storytelling, a boy journeys through Jesus' life, from humble beginnings to ultimate sacrifice. Along the way, he discovers the transformative power of faith.Through a father's vivid storytelling, a boy journeys through Jesus' life, from humble beginnings to ultimate sacrifice. Along the way, he discovers the transformative power of faith.

  • Director
    • Seong-ho Jang
  • Writers
    • Seong-ho Jang
    • Rob Edwards
    • Jamie Thomason
  • Stars
    • Mark Hamill
    • Pierce Brosnan
    • Roman Griffin Davis
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    6.8/10
    6.5K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    1,307
    58
    • Director
      • Seong-ho Jang
    • Writers
      • Seong-ho Jang
      • Rob Edwards
      • Jamie Thomason
    • Stars
      • Mark Hamill
      • Pierce Brosnan
      • Roman Griffin Davis
    • 222User reviews
    • 41Critic reviews
    • 42Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 nomination total

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    Mark Hamill
    Mark Hamill
    • King Herod
    • (voice)
    Pierce Brosnan
    Pierce Brosnan
    • Pontius Pilate
    • (voice)
    Roman Griffin Davis
    Roman Griffin Davis
    • Walter Dickens
    • (voice)
    Forest Whitaker
    Forest Whitaker
    • Peter
    • (voice)
    Ben Kingsley
    Ben Kingsley
    • Caiaphas
    • (voice)
    Oscar Isaac
    Oscar Isaac
    • Jesus
    • (voice)
    • …
    Ava Sanger
    Ava Sanger
    • Mary Dickens
    • (voice)
    Noah Alexander
    • Charley Dickens
    • (voice)
    Jamie Thomason
    • Andrew
    • (voice)
    • …
    Jim Cummings
    Jim Cummings
    • Pharisee Hillel
    • (voice)
    • …
    Katie Leigh
    Katie Leigh
    • Additional Voices
    • (voice)
    Dee Bradley Baker
    Dee Bradley Baker
    • Willa the Cat
    • (voice)
    Kenneth Branagh
    Kenneth Branagh
    • Charles Dickens
    • (voice)
    Vanessa Marshall
    Vanessa Marshall
    • Mary of Bethany
    • (voice)
    • …
    Millicent Miereanu
    • Martha
    • (voice)
    Fred Tatasciore
    Fred Tatasciore
    • Pharisee Eleazar
    • (voice)
    James Arnold Taylor
    James Arnold Taylor
    • Melchior
    • (voice)
    • …
    Uma Thurman
    Uma Thurman
    • Catherine Dickens
    • (voice)
    • Director
      • Seong-ho Jang
    • Writers
      • Seong-ho Jang
      • Rob Edwards
      • Jamie Thomason
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    6MikeH-261

    Just okay

    I thought for all the big names associated with this movie, I would be more impressed. The whole Charles Dickens part was a distraction. It could've been any parents telling the story. The boy was obnoxiously bratty, yet the mom wouldn't let the dad discipline him. (Same with the cat.) The biggest distraction was that I couldn't quit thinking the entire time, "If he believes this, why in the world does he have three kids who he's never told about Jesus? Why has his wife never told them? Why aren't they at least going to church to hear it?" The bizarre animation of the characters' faces was also distracting. There were very touching parts, but overall, I have no interest in seeing it again. The Miracle Maker (1999), the Chosen, Prince of Egypt, even Joseph, King of Dreams are all a lot more compelling.
    7LisaD-99

    Solid film with the best message

    First off, the cast is phenomenal, what a group! The animation style isn't my favorite, bobblehead Jesus was an interesting choice but some scenes are truly spectacular. My kids weren't totally captured by the film, though they're still young, music helps them a lot and I expected a few hymns or songs incorporated somehow. My kids loved watching Walter and Willa's adventure through this great story of Jesus Christ. It started a little slow with Charles' stage show and the various interruptions by Walter. I felt that it was a little longer than a children's film should be. Still, it's message that motivated us to go, perfect for the Easter season and we look forward to more stories like this for children!
    AllisonS-4

    Impressed is an understatement

    I'm a huge fan of Angel Studios. I watch every movie they come out with. I'm a member of the guild.

    When I first saw this movie preview I was excited and then skeptical. The movie looked great in the preview but I wasn't to sure about it being made by Seong-ho Jang. He is amazing with visual effects, but a South Korean telling the story of Jesus with a release date near Easter, made me a little skeptical. Well, he knocked it out of the park.

    The story telling using the Princess Bride type narration was brilliant. It keeps the audience engaged and was very easy to understand for kids. It was all around great for family friendly.

    If you purchase tickets through Angel they were doing a buy an adult ticket get a kid ticket for free.
    7MovieBuffMarine

    Excellent adaptation of Christ

    A good touch adapting Charles Dickens' own story about Christ as told to his children and including his family as this is how this depiction of the Savior is presented.

    I have seen quite a few depictions of Christ and the vast majority are live action. This animated feature aimed mostly for the younger audience is not too serious, nor is it too watered down for the said young audience.

    Christ's birth to his preaching at the synagogues at the age of twelve, to his ministry, to his passion and resurrection are captured real well for all ages to enjoy.

    If you are a spiritual or religious person, you will feel the spirituality in this work.

    While it doesn't include everything in the New Testament (then again, there hasn't been anything on film that has), this is an ideal film to introduce one to the Scriptures be it a young child or older.
    9matthewroller-07496

    My 12 year old son and I loved this movie.

    The voice acting was great.

    The way HIS life was portrayed brought me to tears multiple times.

    Visuals were very good, and they way the integrated the child he is telling the story to in to the story kept it interesting.

    If you want a family friendly movie to take your kids to this is it.

    We enjoyed the music as well.

    I don't understand why this review has to be so long as I am a short and to the point type of person, and don't appreciate long winded answers to things that can be shared in a short period of time, thank you for listening, this should take my review of this great movie over the limit.

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    • Trivia
      Charles Dickens really did write a children's book about the life of Jesus. He wrote it for his own children and read it to them every Christmas. It wasn't published until 64 years after his death.
    • Goofs
      The picture Charles shows his son of Adam and Eve being driven out of the garden, is by Gustave Dore'. Dore' was born in 1832. Therefore, he would have been 8 years old when the action takes place. Therefore, the picture could not have been in the Bible.
    • Quotes

      Jesus Christ: If you don't let me wash your feet, you will have no part in this.

    • Connections
      Featured in The Benny Show: Disney DESTROYED! New Christian Animated Film About Jesus Christ WHIPS Snow White: 'King of Kings' (2025)
    • Soundtracks
      Live Like That
      Written by Kristin Chenoweth, Kellys Collins, Tim Nichols, Matt Wynn

      Performed by Kristin Chenoweth

      Courtesy of Milan Records, a Label of Sony Music Entertainment

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • April 11, 2025 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • South Korea
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Angel Studios' official film website
      • Apple TV Store (MENA Official)
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • El Rey De Reyes
    • Production company
      • Mofac Studios
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    • Budget
      • $20,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $60,270,106
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $19,371,296
      • Apr 13, 2025
    • Gross worldwide
      • $77,665,177
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

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    • Runtime
      • 1h 43m(103 min)
    • Color
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    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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