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Light of the World (2025)

2025-09-04 · 1h 24m · EN
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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.

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Tom BancroftDirectorJason HeatonWriterJohn J. SchaferDirectorDavid M. ArmstrongWriter

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Ian HanlinIan HanlinJesus (voice)Benjamin JacobsonBenjamin JacobsonJohn (voice)Vincent TongVincent TongAndrew (voice)Michael BenyaerMichael BenyaerNicodemus (voice)David A. KayeDavid A. KayeJudas Iscariot (voice)Peter NewPeter NewPharisee (voice)Richard NewmanRichard NewmanFish Monger (voice)Sam DarkohSam DarkohPeter (voice)Colin MurdockColin MurdockLucius (voice)Jesse InocallaJesse InocallaThe Baptizer (voice)Erin MathewsErin MathewsSalome (voice)Dave PettittDave PettittZebedee (voice)

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Genre affinityAnimation · Drama · FamilyVisual styleAnimationDialogue densityDramaPacingShortEmotional intensityFamilyDirector preference38884 · 1957490

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What is Light of the World 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.

How long is Light of the World?

Light of the World has a runtime of 84 minutes.

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