Light of the World

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Light of the World

Sep 2025

1h 31m

Drama

Fantasy

Animation

Kids & Family

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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

Sep 12

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.

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Luke Y. Thompson

Mortal Cinema (Substack)

Sep 8

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

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Paul Salfen

AMFM Magazine

Sep 7

9/10

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.

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Alan French

Sunshine State Cineplex

Sep 6

6/10

The gorgeous animation alone is worth diving into this version, even if the story is fairly traditional.

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Rachel Wagner

Rachel's Reviews (YouTube)

Sep 5

Will be a way to make the Bible come alive for families

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Rick Bentley

KGET-TV (Bakersfield, CA)

Sep 5

B

Despite the fact this production is hand-drawn 2D animation, every character has more depth than a lot of the live-action versions.

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Natalya M

Dec 9

A sweet movie about Jesus!!!

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Tucker J

Nov 17

Great family movie with wonderful hand drawn animation!

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MoviegalSJH

Oct 11

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.

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Kelli Colindres

Oct 5

Wonderful family movie!

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Elizabeth

Oct 5

This was such a beautiful, kid friendly rendition of what Jesus went through. Love, love, love!!!!

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Isaac

Oct 5

YOU 👏 MUST 👏SEE 👏 THIS MOVIE, JESUS IS KING THE WAY THE TRUTH THE LIFE. GREAT FOR FAMILY. FRIENDS. KIDS. ❤️

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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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