Movie
Light of the World
An ordinary boy, an extraordinary faith.
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.
Availability
Not streaming in United States
Light of the World opened in theaters September 5, 2025. We don't have a confirmed streaming, rental or purchase option yet.
Synopsis
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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Cast
Ian HanlinJesus (voice)
Benjamin JacobsonJohn (voice)
Vincent TongAndrew (voice)
Michael BenyaerNicodemus (voice)
David A. KayeJudas Iscariot (voice)
Peter NewPharisee (voice)
Richard NewmanFish Monger (voice)
Sam DarkohPeter (voice)Credits
- Directed by
- Tom Bancroft, John J. Schafer
- Written by
- Jason Heaton, David M. Armstrong, Drew Barton Armstrong, Brennan McPherson
Production details
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- English
- Budget
- $20M
- Box office
- $2.6M
Production
Salvation Poem ProjectUnited States
EpipheoUnited States
Lighthouse StudiosIreland
Combo StudioBrazil