The movie The King of Kings (2025) is an animated Christian film that tells the story of Jesus Christ through the eyes of a young boy named Walter Dickens, the son of the famous writer Charles Dickens. The story begins with Charles Dickens struggling to connect with his rambunctious son, who is obsessed with King Arthur. To engage Walter, Dickens decides to tell him a story about a greater king-Jesus, the "King of Kings." As Charles narrates the life of Jesus, Walter becomes emotionally involved and imagines himself traveling alongside Jesus and the disciples, witnessing key events such as the Nativity, Jesus' ministry, miracles, the Passion, crucifixion, and Resurrection. The film explores themes of faith, redemption, and the meaning of Jesus' sacrifice. It also portrays the growing bond between father and son as they share this transformative story together
. The movie is based on Charles Dickens' own children’s book The Life of Our Lord , which recounts Jesus' life in a manner accessible to children. It stays relatively true to biblical accounts while emphasizing Jesus' goodness, mercy, and the Christian call to kindness and forgiveness
. The voice cast includes Oscar Isaac as Jesus Christ, Kenneth Branagh as Charles Dickens, Uma Thurman as Catherine Dickens, and Roman Griffin Davis as Walter Dickens, among others
. In summary, The King of Kings is about a father telling his son the greatest story ever told-the life and sacrifice of Jesus Christ-leading to a journey of faith, understanding, and familial connection.
