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The Young Messiah

2016Movie2 h 0 minPG-13

Drama
51
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.7Metacritic335.6Rotten Tomatoes50%66%
51
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.7Metacritic335.6Rotten Tomatoes50%66%

Summary

Tells the story of Jesus Christ at age seven as he and his family depart Egypt to return home to Nazareth. Told from his childhood perspective, it follows young Jesus as he grows into his religious identity.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

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  • You want dark or edgy material

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Not for laughs, scares or adrenaline.

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Cast

20 of 20

Crew

Directed by
Cyrus Nowrasteh
Written by
Cyrus Nowrasteh, Anne Rice, Betsy Giffen Nowrasteh
Produced by
Chris Columbus, Mark Radcliffe, Michael Barnathan
Music by
John Debney

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Facts

March 10, 2016 · 2 h 0 min · PG-13

Released
March 10, 2016
Runtime
2 h 0 min
Age rating
PG-13
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States, South Korea
Budget
$19 million
Box office
$7 million
Available in
34 countries

Tropes

The Chosen One, Hitman with a Heart, Frame-Up +9

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream The Young Messiah?"

Questions about The Young Messiah

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Young Messiah?

The Roku

In the United States, The Young Messiah is free with ads on The Roku. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 24 other countries.

Is The Young Messiah worth watching?

51
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 51 (IMDb 5.7, Rotten Tomatoes 50%, and Metacritic 33). Audiences rate it higher (60 out of 100) than critics (42).

Is The Young Messiah okay for kids?

PG-13

Yes: it's rated PG-13 in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will I feel good after watching The Young Messiah?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for hopefulness and 8 for wholesome.

Is The Young Messiah plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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

Was The Young Messiah a box office flop?

Budget$19 million
Box office$7 million

Yes: it cost about $19 million to make and earned $7 million worldwide, 35% of its budget.

What tropes does The Young Messiah use?

The Chosen OneHitman with a HeartFrame-UpIncurable Cough of DeathThe HeavySatanNice Job Breaking It, HerodCool Old LadySympathetic Murder BackstoryAll-Loving HeroForeshadowingBible Timesand 16 more

TV Tropes lists 28 tropes for it, including The Chosen One, Hitman with a Heart, and Frame-Up.