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The King of Kings

2025Movie1 h 42 minPG

Animation
64
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.8Letterboxd3.2/5Metacritic426.7Rotten Tomatoes60%94%

A heartwarming, uplifting adventure movie about faith and meaning and a real life story.

Good for family movie night · kids · teens

Skip it if you want something to laugh at · you want dark or edgy material

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Not for laughs, scares or romance.

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Story

A father's greatest joy is raising his son.

Charles Dickens tells his young son Walter the greatest story ever told, and what begins as a bedtime tale becomes a life-changing journey. Through vivid imagination, the boy walks alongside Jesus, witnessing His miracles, facing His trials, and understanding His ultimate sacrifice.

Feels like

  • Faith-Based Animation
  • Dickensian Framing Device
  • Visually Stunning Biblical Epic
  • Heartwarming Family Journey
  • Spiritual Awakening
  • Accessible Theology
  • Cinematic Wonder
  • Intergenerational Storytelling

Cast

17 of 17

Crew

Directed by
Jang Seong-ho
Written by
Charles Dickens, Jang Seong-ho
Produced by
Jang Seong-ho, Kim Woo-hyung
Music by
Kim Tae-seong

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Facts

April 7, 2025 · 1 h 42 min · PG

Released
April 7, 2025
Runtime
1 h 42 min
Age rating
PG
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Adventure, Animation, Family, Fantasy
Original language
English
Made in
South Korea, United States
Budget
$25 million
Box office
$84 million
Available in
32 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Tropes

The Cameo, Gentle Giant, Bedlah Babe +9

  • The Cameo
  • Gentle Giant
  • Bedlah Babe
  • Translation Convention
  • What Happened to the Mouse?
  • Crucified Hero Shot
  • Greedy Jew
  • Messianic Archetype
  • Bible Times
  • Spiking the Camera
  • Healing Hands
  • Evil Makes You Ugly

12 of 35 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream The King of Kings?"

Questions about The King of Kings

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The King of Kings?

Angel Studios

In the United States, The King of Kings streams on Angel Studios. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 7 other countries.

Is The King of Kings worth watching?

64
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 64 (IMDb 6.8, Letterboxd 3.2 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 60%, and Metacritic 42). Audiences rate it higher (73 out of 100) than critics (51).

Is The King of Kings okay for kids?

PGViolenceDisturbing imagery

Yes: it's rated PG in the United States for violence and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will I feel good after watching The King of Kings?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for hopefulness and 9 for wholesome.

Is The King of Kings plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (7 of 10) and pathos (7 of 10) more than on its plot.

Was The King of Kings a box office hit?

Budget$25 million
Box office$84 million

Yes: it cost about $25 million to make and earned $84 million worldwide, 3.3 times its budget.

What tropes does The King of Kings use?

The CameoGentle GiantBedlah BabeTranslation ConventionWhat Happened to the Mouse?Crucified Hero ShotGreedy JewMessianic ArchetypeBible TimesSpiking the CameraHealing HandsEvil Makes You Uglyand 23 more

TV Tropes lists 35 tropes for it, including The Cameo, Gentle Giant, and Bedlah Babe.