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The Prince of Egypt

Play trailer 1:52 Poster for The Prince of Egypt PG Released Dec 18, 1998 1h 37m Kids & Family Musical Animation Play Trailer Watchlist
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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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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 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review Danielle Solzman Solzy at the Movies The Prince of Egypt may have beautiful animation and music but in retelling the story of the Exodus, they get part of it wrong. Rated: 3/5 Apr 13, 2022 Full Review Read all reviews

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Paul S I think Ridley Scott and Cecil DeMille did a better job telling the story of the book of Exodus, but this movie is still a masterpiece. An amazing cast, beautiful musical numbers, nostalgic animation, and an incredible story make this movie absolutely incredible! While it is a kids and family movie, it still manages to tackle the more mature topics of death, enslavement, brutality, and oppression. This is a beautiful rendition of one of the most well-known chapters of the Bible. I definitely recommend it! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/18/25 Full Review Emanuel V Esse filme é incrível ele conta uma história fiel á bíblia, sendo respeitosa com seu público-alvo, e ainda dá uma trilha sonora marcante e memorável, esse filme foi muito bem feito com qualidade alta, e muito bem planejado. O filme realmente toca, se analisar bem. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/01/25 Full Review Jacek D Absolute cinema, everything is perfect in this movie, it's a good adaptation of Bible, I recommend it to watch Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/21/25 Full Review Luke B “The Prince of Egypt” is a powerful and beautifully crafted retelling of one of the Bible’s most incredible stories. With a stunning soundtrack that elevates every scene, the film combines breathtaking animation with emotional depth. It’s more than just a great movie—it’s a true work of art. At its core, the message is profoundly meaningful, offering viewers an experience that feels like a divine encounter. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 08/20/25 Full Review Anthony L The Prince of Egypt is absolutely PHENOMINAL. It's the greatest movie in the biblical genre of all time, at least in my opinion. The visuals are breathtaking, the musical numbers are fantastic, and the voice acting is great. The brother-to-brother dynamic betwenn Moses and Ramuses is the main focus of the movie, which was, in my opinion the best decision possible, of else it would feel like a remake of The Ten Commandments (1956). This is also one of the darkest animated films I've ever seen, and it sugercoats NOTHING! It feels like a movie for adults, while being accessible to older kids and teens. If you haven't seen it, I highly reccomend it. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/20/25 Full Review TROYS S The 90s DreamWorks movie they made. Great animation, great soundtrack, great voice acting. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/11/25 Full Review Read all reviews
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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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