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Light of the World

PG20251h 24mTom Bancroft,John J. Schafer
IMDb 6.4 · Rotten Tomatoes 80%

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"An ordinary boy, an extraordinary faith."

It's 30 AD and everyone is expectantly awaiting the coming Messiah. While Jesus isn't exactly what they imagined, there is something special about this man. Soon, John, James, Andrew, Peter, and others begin to follow Jesus on an unexpected adventure. This beautifully animated story of Jesus is told through the eyes of his beloved young friend, the Apostle John.

AnimationDramaFamily
BibleReligious FilmJesus ChristChristian FilmChristian FaithFamily Animation

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What is Light of the World (2025) about?

It's 30 AD and everyone is expectantly awaiting the coming Messiah. While Jesus isn't exactly what they imagined, there is something special about this man. Soon, John, James, Andrew, Peter, and others begin to follow Jesus on an unexpected adventure. This beautifully animated story of Jesus is told through the eyes of his beloved young friend, the Apostle John.

Who stars in Light of the World?

Light of the World stars Ian Hanlin (Jesus (voice)), Benjamin Jacobson (John (voice)), Vincent Tong (Andrew (voice)), Michael Benyaer (Nicodemus (voice)), David A. Kaye (Judas Iscariot (voice)). The film was directed by Tom Bancroft.

How long is Light of the World?

Light of the World has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2025. It is rated PG.

Is Light of the World worth watching?

Light of the World holds an IMDb rating of 6.4/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 80. Fans of Animation, Drama, Family are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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