The Prince of Egypt

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The Prince of Egypt

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Released Dec 18, 1998

1h 37m

Kids & Family

Musical

Animation

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In this animated retelling of the Book of Exodus, Egyptian Prince Moses (Val Kilmer), upon discovering his roots as a Jewish slave, embarks on a quest to free his people from bondage. When his plea is denied by his brother Rameses (Ralph Fiennes), the new pharaoh, a series of horrific plagues strike Egypt. Moses finally leads the Israelites to freedom by parting the Red Sea and drowning the Egyptian army. God then gives Moses the Ten Commandments, a list of rules for his people to live by.

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Critics Consensus

The Prince of Egypt's stunning visuals and first-rate voice cast more than compensate for the fact that it's better crafted than it is emotionally involving.

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Nell Minow

Common Sense Media

Well-told story that's careful not to offend.

Rated: 4/5

Dec 27, 2010

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Stephen Hunter

Washington Post

The movie's proudest accomplishment is that it revises our version of Moses toward something more immediate and believable, more humanly knowable.

Mar 19, 2008

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David Edelstein

Slate

This is sensational cinema: crowds swarming among pyramids in eye-popping 3-D, camerawork that's distinctly Spielbergian in its fluidity.

Mar 19, 2008

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Cory Woodroof

For the Win (USA Today)

DreamWorks Animation tried to go toe-to-toe with Disney’s 2D 1990s renaissance with The Prince of Egypt, and it wound up being one of the studio’s best films.

Sep 25, 2024

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Wesley Lovell

Cinema Sight

“Prince of Egypt” is a failure in major areas, but is breathtaking in others. It is a good start for DreamWorks, but they’ll have to try harder to eclipse the Mouse House.

Rated: 2.5/4

Nov 26, 2022

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Mariló Delgado

Espinof

A genuine masterpiece that gives me goosebumps every time I watch it. [Full review in Spanish]

Rated: 4.5/5

Oct 28, 2022

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Dionisis T

Easily one of the best animated movies ever made about a religion

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/15/24

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MG_Claymore C

I am religious. I found this film to be both entertaining and a good introduction, especially for kids, to the great story of the Exodus. A story of true freedom and perseverance. Freedom means not being able to do what ever you want, but having the freedom to do the right thing. What you must do. The performances in this animated film are top-notch. the animations-drawings are great. Its careful not to offend but it hits all the beats and catches the general gist of the story. It is NOT a replacement for the original source material of the second book of Moses (Exodus.) I highly recommend it for younger people.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/09/24

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Robby B

I'm not religious, but damn what a film.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/01/24

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Pedro Henrique C

The Prince of Egypt is a wonderful, beautiful, creative and very good animation. This generation has a beautiful film in its hands.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

10/13/24

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Nick R

Loved by many (both religious and not), 'The Prince of Egypt' is an animated masterpiece! The voice acting is stellar, the music is incredible, and it displays some of the best animation ever seen. This movie is gorgeous in just about every way.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/30/24

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silver s

I love this movie with a passion I remember watching this movie in the 6th grade in my history and boy it blew me away!. I mean the visuals, sound track and cast are the best I've seen from an animated movie I would definitely recommend it and remember to look at your life through heavens eyes 😉

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

09/27/24

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Brenda Chapman

Director

Steve Hickner

Director

Simon Wells

Director

Val Kilmer

Moses, God

Ralph Fiennes

Rameses

Michelle Pfeiffer

Tzipporah

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The Prince of Egypt: Official Clip - Smiting of the First Born

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The Prince of Egypt: Official Clip - The 10 Plagues

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The Prince of Egypt: Official Clip - Parting the Red Sea

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The Prince of Egypt: Official Clip - When You Believe

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The Prince of Egypt: Official Clip - Deliver Us

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Synopsis

In this animated retelling of the Book of Exodus, Egyptian Prince Moses (Val Kilmer), upon discovering his roots as a Jewish slave, embarks on a quest to free his people from bondage. When his plea is denied by his brother Rameses (Ralph Fiennes), the new pharaoh, a series of horrific plagues strike Egypt. Moses finally leads the Israelites to freedom by parting the Red Sea and drowning the Egyptian army. God then gives Moses the Ten Commandments, a list of rules for his people to live by.

Director: Brenda Chapman, Steve Hickner, Simon Wells
Producer: Penney Finkelman Cox, Sandra Rabins
Screenwriter: Philip LaZebnik
Distributor: DreamWorks SKG
Production Co: DreamWorks SKG
Rating: PG
Genre: Kids & Family, Musical, Animation
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Dec 18, 1998, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Nov 25, 2015
Box Office (Gross USA): $101.3M
Runtime: 1h 37m
Sound Mix: Surround, Dolby Digital, DTS, SDDS
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)

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