Directed by Seong-ho Jang and co-written with Rob Edwards, The King of Kings is a historical and biographical animated film. Featuring the voices of Kenneth Branagh, Uma Thurman, and Mark Hamill, it will be released in French theaters on November 5, 2025. This Korean feature film, with a running time of 1 hour and 43 minutes, is suitable for families with children aged 6 and up.
Walter, a young boy full of energy, dreams of the exploits of King Arthur and his sword Excalibur. His father, the writer Charles Dickens, decides to tell him another legend: that of the "King of Kings." Through his imagination, Walter finds himself immersed in the life of Jesus Christ, accompanied by his cat Willa. The story combines adventure and spiritual discovery.
The film is loosely based on Charles Dickens' little-known text The Life of Our Lord Jesus Christ, written for his children and published after his death. It is a South Korean-American co-production, supported by Mofac Animation studio. The original version features an international voice cast: Kenneth Branagh plays Charles Dickens, Uma Thurman lends her voice to Catherine Dickens, Oscar Isaac plays Jesus, Mark Hamill plays Herod, and Forest Whitaker voices the apostle Peter.
Halfway between a biblical story and Victorian fantasy, the film explores the notions of faith, transmission, and the power of storytelling. Its pace and staging are aimed at a family audience that loves epic stories and animated literary reinterpretations.
The King of Kings
Film | 2025
In theaters November 5, 2025
Animation, Biopic, Historical | Running time: 1 hour 43 minutes
By Seong-ho Jang | Starring Kenneth Branagh, Uma Thurman, Mark Hamill
Original title: The King of Kings
Nationality: South Korea, United States
This animated feature film revisits the figure of Christ through the eyes of the writer Dickens and his son, combining adventure story and reflection on faith.
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