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King of Kings

1961Movie2 h 51 minPG-13

DramaHistory
76
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.0Rotten Tomatoes80%78%

A deeply moving, wondrous drama movie about faith and meaning and history.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Not for laughs or scares.

Movies with

Story

Of good and evil, of love and hate, of peace and war.

Who is Jesus, and why does he impact all he meets? He is respected and reviled, emulated and accused, beloved, betrayed, and finally crucified. Yet that terrible fate would not be the end of the story.

Feels like

  • Biblical Epic
  • Religious Drama
  • Life of Jesus
  • Historical Setting
  • Orchestral Score
  • Faith and Sacrifice
  • Classic Cinema
  • Inspirational Story

Cast

24 of 40

Crew

Directed by
Nicholas Ray
Written by
Philip Yordan
Produced by
Samuel Bronston
Music by
Miklós Rózsa

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Facts

October 11, 1961 · 2 h 51 min · PG-13

Released
October 11, 1961
Runtime
2 h 51 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Violence
Genres
Drama, History
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$8 million
Box office
$13 million
Available in
38 countries

Tropes

Little Hero, Big War, The Cameo, Rule of Symbolism +9

  • Little Hero, Big War
  • The Cameo
  • Rule of Symbolism
  • Intermission
  • "The Reason You Suck" Speech
  • Named by the Adaptation
  • Ascended Extra
  • Bible Times
  • Composite Character
  • Even Evil Has Standards
  • Widescreen Shot
  • Silly Rabbit, Idealism Is for Kids!

12 of 52 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

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

Questions about King of Kings

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream King of Kings?

In the United States, you can rent or buy King of Kings from Apple TV Store, YouTube, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It streams in 7 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is King of Kings worth watching?

76
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 76 (IMDb 7 and Rotten Tomatoes 80%).

Is King of Kings okay for kids?

PG-13Violence

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

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

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on pathos (9 of 10) and character depth (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

What tropes does King of Kings use?

Little Hero, Big WarThe CameoRule of SymbolismIntermission"The Reason You Suck" SpeechNamed by the AdaptationAscended ExtraBible TimesComposite CharacterEven Evil Has StandardsWidescreen ShotSilly Rabbit, Idealism Is for Kids!and 40 more

TV Tropes lists 52 tropes for it, including Little Hero, Big War, The Cameo, and Rule of Symbolism.