The King of Kings, the eagerly anticipated animated family film, arrived in cinemas on April 11th to a record-breaking opening weekend – and it’s continuing to captivate audiences nationwide. With a stellar cast including Oscar winners and acting royalty, it’s fast becoming this year’s unmissable Easter film.
Blending breathtaking animation with a powerful and engaging narrative, The King of Kings brings a timeless story to life, drawing inspiration from the literary brilliance of Charles Dickens.
“A Dickens Hidden Gem” – Kenneth Branagh
Drawing inspiration from a secret family bedtime story passed down through generations of the Dickens family, The King of Kings offers a fresh and deeply moving perspective on the life of Jesus Christ. This film unveils a rarely seen side of the great Victorian novelist, bringing his literary imagination to life in an extraordinary way.
The story follows a father sharing the greatest story ever told with his son – a simple bedtime tale that transforms into a life-changing journey. Through vivid imagination, the boy walks alongside Jesus, witnessing His miracles, facing His trials, and understanding His ultimate sacrifice. Seen through the eyes of a child, The King of Kings invites audiences to rediscover the enduring power of hope, love, and redemption.
As Kenneth Branagh (voice of Charles Dickens) describes it, this story is a “hidden gem,” shedding light on an aspect of Dickens’ legacy that many have never encountered before.
“I’m sure it will touch many hearts” – Pierce Brosnan
The film boasts an all-star international cast, with performances from some of the most respected actors in the industry:
- Oscar Isaac (Inside Llewyn Davis, Ex Machina, Star Wars: The Force Awakens, Dune) as Jesus Christ
- Kenneth Branagh (Henry V, Much Ado About Nothing, Murder on the Orient Express, Tenet) as Charles Dickens
- Pierce Brosnan (GoldenEye, The Thomas Crown Affair, Mamma Mia!) as Pontius Pilate
- Uma Thurman (Pulp Fiction, Kill Bill, Gattaca) as Catherine Dickens
- Mark Hamill (Star Wars series, Batman: The Animated Series) as King Herod
- Ben Kingsley (Gandhi, Schindler’s List, Sexy Beast) as High Priest Caiaphas
- Forest Whitaker (The Last King of Scotland, Black Panther, Rogue One) as Peter
- Roman Griffin Davis (Jojo Rabbit) as Walter Dickens
- Ava Sanger (The King of Kings debut role) as Mary Dickens
An Easter Experience Like No Other
In cinemas this Easter, The King of Kings is the perfect trip for the whole family. Book tickets now to experience an extraordinary retelling of a timeless story.
Book tickets at thekingofkingsfilm.com
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