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Nephi and the Brass Plates

1987Movie25 minG

AnimationFamily
54
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.7

A nostalgic, wholesome animated movie about history and faith and meaning.

Good for family movie night · friends night · kids

Skip it if you want something to laugh at

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Not for laughs.

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Story

The prophet Lehi preaches repentance to the people of Jerusalem and is persecuted. After he and his family leave Jerusalem he is told by the Lord to return and obtain the brass plates containing the sacred books of Moses. Nephi and his brothers muster their faith, obedience, and determination as they return to obtain the plates from the wicked Laban. 1 Nephi:1–5.

Feels like

  • Religious Drama
  • Mormon Cinema
  • Ancient Scripture
  • Family Adventure
  • Faith and Obedience
  • Biblical Adaptation
  • Inspirational Story
  • Jerusalem
  • Prophet Lehi

Cast

2 of 2

Crew

Directed by
Richard Rich
Written by
Orson Scott Card

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Facts

January 1, 1987 · 25 min · G

Released
January 1, 1987
Runtime
25 min
Age rating
G
Content
Violence
Genres
Animation, Family
Original language
English
Also spoken
Spanish

Q&A

3 questions, like "Is Nephi and the Brass Plates worth watching?"

Questions about Nephi and the Brass Plates

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Nephi and the Brass Plates worth watching?

54
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 54 (IMDb 6.7).

Is there a sequel to Nephi and the Brass Plates?

  1. Nephi and the Brass Plates (1987)
  2. Abinadi and King Noah (1988)
  3. Journey to the Promised Land (1988)
  4. The Joseph Smith Story (1988)
  5. Ammon, Missionary to the Lamanites (1989)
  6. Alma the Younger (1989)
  7. The Savior in America (1989)
  8. Samuel and the Sign (1990)
  9. Helaman's Stripling Warriors (1990)
  10. The Brother of Jared (1990)
  11. Alma and the Zoramites (1991)
  12. The Tree of Life (1991)
  13. Mormon and Moroni (1992)

Yes: it's movie 1 of 13 in its series, followed by Abinadi and King Noah (1988).

Is Nephi and the Brass Plates okay for kids?

GViolence

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