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

Dec. 15, 2024

The King of Kings

Coming Out: Friday, April 11, 2025 Limited

Uma Thurman, Oscar Isaac, Mark Hamill, Ben Kingsley, Pierce Brosnan, Kenneth Branagh, Forest Whitaker, Rob Edwards, Roman Griffin Davis, Seong-ho Jang

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

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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?

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.

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Top Cast

The lead cast starring in The King of Kings.

Kenneth Branagh
Dunkirk, Tenet
Oscar Isaac
Dune, Star Wars: The Last Jedi
Ben Kingsley
The Killer's Game, Operation Finale
Forest Whitaker
Megalopolis, Black Panther
Uma Thurman
Oh, Canada, Bee Movie
Mark Hamill
Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope, Star Wars: The Last Jedi
Pierce Brosnan
November Man, Black Bag
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Roman Griffin Davis
Silent Night, King of Kings

Crew Behind the Film

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

Director: Seong-ho Jang
Screenwriters: Seong-ho Jang
Rob Edwards

Studios: Angel Studios
Production Company: Blue Harbor Entertainment; Mofac Animation

Additional Information

MPA Rating: N/A Not available
Runtime: N/A
Tagline: Not available
Also known as: Not available
Language: English

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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

Nov 2024

Post-Production

The film was tagged as Post-Production.

Release Dates

When is the film coming out?

The King of Kings is coming out to limited movie theaters on Friday, April 11, 2025. There are 2 other movies coming out on the same date, including The Amateur and Drop. As a limited release, The King of Kings will be shown in select movie theaters in major markets Check Fandango to see if the film is playing in your area.

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