Light of the World

"An ordinary boy, an extraordinary faith."

2025 1h 24m EN

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9.0

MASTERPIECE

★9.0TMDB · 63

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Synopsis

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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.

“An ordinary boy, an extraordinary faith.”

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Cast

Ian Hanlin
Jesus (voice)
Benjamin Jacobson
John (voice)
Vincent Tong
Andrew (voice)
Michael Benyaer
Nicodemus (voice)
David A. Kaye
Judas Iscariot (voice)
Peter New
Pharisee (voice)
Richard Newman
Fish Monger (voice)
Sam Darkoh
Peter (voice)

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Tom Bancroft
Writers: David M. Armstrong, Drew Barton Armstrong, Jason Heaton
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America, Ireland, Brazil

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RUNTIME

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84 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.

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2 / 8

MONEY

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Earned back only 13% of its budget on initial theatrical — a commercial disappointment on release.

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3 / 8

ERA

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Released last year.

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4 / 8

WORLD

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International production across 3 countries: United States of America, Ireland, Brazil.

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5 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Editor Rob Zeigler shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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6 / 8

CAST

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Ian Hanlin and Benjamin Jacobson and Vincent Tong carry the top of the cast.

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7 / 8

FACT

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Marketing tagline: "An ordinary boy, an extraordinary faith.".

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8 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt33235979 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Tom Bancroft directs. Rob Zeigler cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. A commercial under-performer on release. Produced in United States of America, Ireland, Brazil. Dialogue in English.

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Things worth knowing

184 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
2Earned back only 13% of its budget on initial theatrical — a commercial disappointment on release.
3Released last year.
4International production across 3 countries: United States of America, Ireland, Brazil.
5Editor Rob Zeigler shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Ian Hanlin and Benjamin Jacobson and Vincent Tong carry the top of the cast.
7Marketing tagline: "An ordinary boy, an extraordinary faith.".
8IMDB entry: tt33235979 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
9Only 63 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.