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Light of the World

Light of the World

An ordinary boy, an extraordinary faith.

20258.41h 24m

Overview

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.

Directed by Tom Bancroft
Written by David M. Armstrong, Drew Barton Armstrong, Jason Heaton
Produced by Brennan McPherson
Box OfficeBudget: $20.0MRevenue: $2.6M

Top Cast

Ian Hanlin

Ian Hanlin

Jesus (voice)

Benjamin Jacobson

Benjamin Jacobson

John (voice)

Vincent Tong

Vincent Tong

Andrew (voice)

Michael Benyaer

Michael Benyaer

Nicodemus (voice)

David Kaye

David Kaye

Judas Iscariot (voice)

Peter New

Peter New

Pharisee (voice)

Richard Newman

Richard Newman

Fish Monger (voice)

Sam Darkoh

Sam Darkoh

Peter (voice)

Colin Murdock

Colin Murdock

Lucius (voice)

J

Jesse Inocalla

The Baptizer (voice)

Themes & Keywords

biblereligious filmjesus christchristian filmchristian faithfamily animation

About Light of the World

Light of the World is a animation, fantasy, drama, music film released in 2025 exploring themes of bible, religious film, jesus christ, christian film, christian faith, family animation. Directed by Tom Bancroft, it stars Ian Hanlin, Benjamin Jacobson, Vincent Tong. 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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