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The Young Messiah

2016·Movie
2h 0min·PG-13
51
MediocreGoodWatch score

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Big heart, no humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension5
  • Spectacle4
  • Fast Pace3

Heart

Wholesome and hopeful

Much of it is about family and growing up.

  • Family Dynamics9
  • Wholesome8
  • Hopefulness8

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Satire & Parody2
  • Situational Comedy1

World

Faith and meaning, history, and family

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Character Depth7
  • Direction6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Music Composition7
  • Cinematography6
  • Music Centrality6

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightParty VibeIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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Before he was the savior, he was a child.

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.
Biblical DramaChildhood of ChristFaith-BasedFamily-FriendlyHistorical SettingSpiritual JourneyInnocence and DiscoveryReligious IdentityCharacter-Driven

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream The Young Messiah legally?

The Young Messiah is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Young Messiah worth watching?

51
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 51/100 (IMDb 5.7, Rotten Tomatoes 50%, and Metacritic 33). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Young Messiah rated?

PG-13

It's rated PG-13 in the United States.

How long is The Young Messiah?

2 h 0 min

The Young Messiah runs 2 h 0 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Young Messiah?

Critics42
Audiences60

Not quite. Audiences rate The Young Messiah higher (60) than critics (42). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was The Young Messiah a box office hit?

Budget$19 million
Box office$7 million

No. It cost about $19 million to make and earned $7 million worldwide, 35% of its budget.

What language is The Young Messiah in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States, South Korea.

In how many countries can I watch The Young Messiah?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Young Messiah in 34 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

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 storytelling tropes for The Young Messiah, including The Chosen One, Hitman with a Heart, Frame-Up.