The King of Kings for Easter weekend
The King of Kings for Easter weekend
This heartfelt animated retelling frames the life of Jesus Christ as a bedtime story told by Charles Dickens to his young son, transforming a simple narrative into an immersive journey of faith, miracles, sacrifice, and redemption. Through the child’s innocent perspective, viewers witness key events from the Gospels—including the Nativity, Jesus’ teachings and miracles, the Last Supper, crucifixion, and resurrection—blended with imaginative storytelling that emphasizes hope and love. Praised for its beautiful animation, strong voice performances, and affirming message, the film earned high audience approval, including an A+ CinemaScore and 98% positive audience ratings. Stellar voice cast includes Kenneth Branagh, Uma Thurman, Forest Whitaker, and Ben Kingsley. Rated PG.