Light of the World

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Follows Jesus' life from ministry beginnings through crucifixion, resurrection, as seen through Apostle John's eyes.

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Luke Y. Thompson

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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

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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

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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

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Rachel Wagner

Rachel's Reviews (YouTube)

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

Sep 5, 2025

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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

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Linda Cook

OurQuadCities / WHBF-TV (Illinois)

This beautifully animated story of Christ - with a focus on his youngest disciple - will appeal to all ages of believers.

Rated: 3 stars

Sep 5, 2025

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Cody

super cute & good representation of the story

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/10/25

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Darlene L

The animated story of the crucifixation of Jesus Christ

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

09/10/25

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Mindy

Loved this movie! Perfectly portrays the story of salvation to kids.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/10/25

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Becki

Loved the movie and so did my eight-year-old. The storyline was so easy to follow and so true. I think its good for ages five and up.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/09/25

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wendell

It was like a cartoon version of the chosen condensed into one show

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/09/25

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Aussiekoala

The Light of the World is an excellent, animated, Christian movie. It is kid and family friendly. The story is true to the Bible and spiritually uplifting. I would recommend this film for any Christian that enjoys animated films. The salvation message and accompanying poem were wonderful.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/09/25

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Tom Bancroft

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John J. Schafer

Director

Tim Heidecker

Nicodemus

David Kaye

Judas

Adam Kozlick

Matthew

David M. Armstrong

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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
Runtime: 1h 31m