The King of Kings Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

The story follows Dickens, his son Walter, and their cat Willa as they become immersed in the story of Jesus.

Plot

What's the story about?

Plot

Charles Dickens embarks on a heartfelt journey to mend his relationship with his son, Walter, by sharing the ultimate story of hope and redemption: the life of Jesus Christ. Through young Walter's vivid imagination, the story comes to life, from the nativity to the resurrection, weaving themes of sacrifice, love, and eternal triumph. The King of Kings is a visually stunning animated retelling that brings the timeless story of Jesus to a new generation, inspiring faith and wonder in all who watch.

Drama Animation Adaptation Faith

Top Cast

The lead cast starring in The King of Kings.

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  Kenneth Branagh

  Death on the Nile, Oppenheimer

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  Oscar Isaac

  The Bourne Legacy, 10 Years

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  Ben Kingsley

  William Tell, The Killer's Game

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  Forest Whitaker

  Out of the Furnace, Rogue One: A Star Wars Story

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  Uma Thurman

  The Old Guard 2, Savages

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  Mark Hamill

  The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants, The Life of Chuck

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  Pierce Brosnan

  Black Bag, November Man

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  Roman Griffin Davis

  King of Kings, The Long Walk

Crew Behind the Film

The The King of Kings behind-the-scenes crew and production team.

The film's director Seong-ho Jang last directed King of Kings.

Director

Seong-ho Jang

Screenwriters

Seong-ho Jang
Rob Edwards

Production Details

What we know about the The King of Kings movie production.

Key Facts

• The King of Kings stars the voice talent of Academy Award-winner Kenneth Branagh (BELFAST), Academy Award-nominee Uma Thurman (PULP FICTION), Pierce Brosnan (TOMORROW NEVER DIES), Golden Globe winner Oscar Isaac (EX MACHINA), Mark Hamill (STAR WARS), Academy Award-winner Forest Whitaker (BLACK PANTHER), Academy Award-winner Ben Kingsley (GANDHI), and Roman Griffin Davis (JOJO RABBIT).
• Charles Dickens wrote the short story “The Life of Our Lord,” and he read it yearly to his family as a Christmas tradition, yet the writing was largely unknown until it was published in 1934, six decades after Dickens’ death.
• Inspired by Charles Dickens’ short story, The Life of Our Lord.

Production Updates for The King of Kings

Feb 2025

Completed

Changed The King of Kings movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

Nov 2024

Post-Production

Changed the movie production status to Post-Production. The movie is now in the editing and finishing stages.

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