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Light of the World

Play trailer 2:26 Poster for Light of the World Sep 2025 1h 31m Drama Fantasy Animation Kids & Family Play Trailer Watchlist
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Follows Jesus' life from ministry beginnings through crucifixion, resurrection, as seen through Apostle John's eyes.
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Brett McCracken The Gospel Coalition If you have kids, take them to see The Light of the World. It’s a worthy and edifying cinematic experience—especially compared to the alternatives in pop culture today. Sep 12, 2025 Full Review Luke Y. Thompson Mortal Cinema (Substack) The problem is that Light of the World isn't much of a movie – it's a biblical tract for kids that makes sure characters always say their names out loud and repeat key scriptural points Sep 8, 2025 Full Review Paul Salfen AMFM Magazine While the story of Jesus has been told in many ways over the years with varying degrees of quality, this does the story justice with top-tier animation with its heart in the right place. Rated: 9/10 Sep 7, 2025 Full Review Alan French Sunshine State Cineplex The gorgeous animation alone is worth diving into this version, even if the story is fairly traditional. Rated: 6/10 Sep 6, 2025 Full Review Rachel Wagner Rachel's Reviews (YouTube) Will be a way to make the Bible come alive for families Sep 5, 2025 Full Review Rick Bentley KGET-TV (Bakersfield, CA) Despite the fact this production is hand-drawn 2D animation, every character has more depth than a lot of the live-action versions. Rated: B Sep 5, 2025 Full Review Read all reviews

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MoviegalSJH If you liked traditional 2d Disney 90s movies, it is definitely worth a watch. Bible story lovers, this movie is a family and youth pastor must. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 10/11/25 Full Review Kelli Colindres Wonderful family movie! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/05/25 Full Review Elizabeth This was such a beautiful, kid friendly rendition of what Jesus went through. Love, love, love!!!! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/05/25 Full Review Isaac YOU 👏 MUST 👏SEE 👏 THIS MOVIE, JESUS IS KING THE WAY THE TRUTH THE LIFE. GREAT FOR FAMILY. FRIENDS. KIDS. ❤️ Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/05/25 Full Review James Awesome movie, my kids love it, I do too. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/28/25 Full Review Briam Jesus: “Light of the World” Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/28/25 Full Review Read all reviews
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Movie Info

Synopsis Follows Jesus' life from ministry beginnings through crucifixion, resurrection, as seen through Apostle John's eyes.
Director
Tom Bancroft, John J. Schafer
Producer
Brennan McPherson
Screenwriter
David M. Armstrong, Drew Barton Armstrong
Distributor
Salvation Poem Project
Production Co
Salvation Poem Project
Genre
Drama, Fantasy, Animation, Kids & Family
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Sep 5, 2025, Wide
Box Office (Gross USA)
$4.1M
Runtime
1h 31m
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