

Light of the World
2025-09-04 · 84 min · ★ 8.9
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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Production details
- Directors
- Tom Bancroft, John J. Schafer
- Production companies
- Salvation Poem Project, Epipheo, Lighthouse Studios, Combo Studio
- Countries
- United States of America, Ireland, Brazil
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- USD 20,000,000
- Revenue
- USD 2,595,702
Top 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)
Colin MurdockLucius (voice)
Erin MathewsSalome (voice)
Dave PettittZebedee (voice)
Bill NewtonSimon (voice)
Adam NuradaCaiaphas (voice)
Adam KozlickMatthew (voice)Title information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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