The Easter Story (1990): cast, story & where to watch
1990 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1990, The Easter Story is an animation film, running about 30 minutes.
What it’s about. The Greatest Adventure: Stories from the Bible is a television series produced by Hanna-Barbera that tells of three young adventurers—Derek, Margo, and 'their nomad friend' Moki—who travel back in time to watch biblical events take place in the past. This segment of the story tells about the time the time travelers encounter Mark as he is gathering material to write the Gospel of Mark. He informs them of the events surrounding the Garden of Gethsemene, Jesus' numerous trials before Annas, Caiaphas, Herod, and Pilate, as well as the Crucifixion and Resurrection. He finishes by telling them of the Ascension.
Who’s in it. The Easter Story stars Richard Thomas as Mark (voice), Joe Spano as Jesus (voice), Adrienne Barbeau as Mary Magdalene (voice) and Darleen Carr as Margo (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, The Easter Story has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Easter Story page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Easter Story tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Your Name., Grave of the Fireflies and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Easter Story (1990)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Easter Story change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Easter Story worth watching?
- The Easter Story holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Easter Story?
- The Easter Story stars Richard Thomas, Joe Spano, Adrienne Barbeau, Darleen Carr and Tim Curry.
- When was The Easter Story released?
- The Easter Story was released in 1990, with a runtime of about 30 minutes.