The King of Kings (2025) Review – A Christian Family Film

An animated retelling of Jesus’ life framed by Charles Dickens reading The Life of Our Lord to his son Walter. The film presents the Gospel—birth, ministry, crucifixion, and resurrection—through a child’s imaginative lens to make Jesus’ teachings accessible to younger viewers.

Faith-centered and Scripture-quoting, it emphasizes Jesus’ love, redemption, and invitations to childlike faith. The Dickens framing helps families engage big truths gently, though some theological depths are skimmed for breadth.

A dual narrative (Victorian Dickens ↔ Gospel era) offers a fresh angle but occasionally disrupts pacing. The structure effectively bridges history for kids while keeping the core Gospel arc intact.

Oscar Isaac conveys compassionate authority as Jesus; Kenneth Branagh’s Dickens balances storyteller and father; Roman Griffin Davis captures a child’s curiosity and growth. Ensemble performances add warmth without overshadowing Christ’s story.

Well-suited for families (≈8+). PG content includes thematic intensity and a few scary moments but aims for gentle, reverent presentation. Helpful for parents, churches, and schools to spark Gospel conversations.