The King of Kings
Short description
Charles Dickens shares a story with his young son, Walter, that evolves from a simple bedtime tale into a transformative experience. Using his imagination, the boy travels alongside Jesus to witness his miracles and challenges, eventually gaining an understanding of his sacrifice. Accompanied by his cat, Walter explores themes of love, hope, and redemption through this narrative.
Directed and written by Seongho Jang, this animated family drama is a co-production between the United States and Korea. The voice cast features Kenneth Branagh as Dickens and Oscar Isaac as Jesus Christ, alongside Uma Thurman, Pierce Brosnan, Forest Whitaker, and Roman Griffin Davis. Produced by Seongho Jang and Kim Woo-hyung, the film had a budget of 25 million USD and earned 84 million USD at the worldwide box office.
The movie received mixed to positive feedback from viewers, with a rating of 6.3/10 on IMDb from 7,700 votes and a higher score of 8.3/10 on TMDB from 213 votes. Film critics gave the production a lower rating of 5.8/10 based on 59 reviews, indicating a gap between the general audience's perception and that of professional reviewers.
What's left behind the scenes
- Charles Dickens (1812-1870) did indeed write a children's book about Jesus Christ. He wrote it for his own children and read it aloud to them every Christmas. The book was published 64 years after his death.
Auditions in India
Casting calls in USA
Castingi w Polsce
Кастинги в Україні
