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The King of Kings is a PG faith-based animated film in which Charles Dickens tells his son the life of Jesus. It includes crucifixion, flogging heard off screen, demonic possession, a stoning threat, and pig demons jumping off a cliff. No profanity, but scary sequences may upset younger children despite the family target. Best for ages 8+ with parent context for biblical violence
Uplifting themes
Compassion, forgiveness, and faith in Jesus' teachings are the central focus Jesus models empathy, mercy, and sacrifice throughout the retelling Introduces major Gospel events and Christian themes for family discussion
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Story (may spoil tone)
Charles Dickens tells his young son Walter the greatest story ever told, and what begins as a bedtime tale becomes a life-changing journey. Through vivid imagination, the boy walks alongside Jesus, witnessing His miracles, facing His trials, and understanding His ultimate sacrifice.
Details
Violence Crucifixion, flogging sounds, a fistfight, and a stoning threat appear…
Crucifixion, flogging sounds, a fistfight, and a stoning threat appear in the biblical story
Language No language found in this title
No language found in this title
Sex / nudity No sex found in this title
No sex found in this title
Drugs / alcohol No drugs found in this title
No drugs found in this title
Frightening Demon possession, storm peril, and cemetery scene may scare young viewe…
Demon possession, storm peril, and cemetery scene may scare young viewers
Self-harm / suicide No self-harm found in this title
No self-harm found in this title
Sexual violence No sexual violence found in this title
No sexual violence found in this title
Bullying / discrimination No bullying found in this title
No bullying found in this title
Gore / death / weapons Crown of thorns, swords, and crucifixion imagery; blood is restrained f…
Crown of thorns, swords, and crucifixion imagery; blood is restrained for PG animation
Dangerous behaviour No dangerous behavior found in this title
No dangerous behavior found in this title
Eating disorders / body image No eating found in this title
No eating found in this title
Mental health No mental health found in this title
No mental health found in this title
Gambling No gambling found in this title
No gambling found in this title
Grief / bereavement No grief found in this title
No grief found in this title
Talk after watching
- The story follows Jesus' teachings and sacrifice. What messages about compassion stand out to you?
- Scary scenes use fantasy framing with a child listener present. How does that change how frightening they feel?
- Faith stories differ in how much violence they show. How do you talk about hard Bible passages with kids?