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The Young Messiah

The Young Messiah

Before he was the savior, he was a child.

20166.42h 0m

Overview

Tells the story of Jesus Christ at age seven as he and his family depart Egypt to return home to Nazareth. Told from his childhood perspective, it follows young Jesus as he grows into his religious identity.

Directed by Cyrus Nowrasteh
Written by Cyrus Nowrasteh, Anne Rice, Betsy Giffen Nowrasteh
Produced by Chris Columbus, Michael Barnathan, Tracy K. Price
Box OfficeBudget: $18.5MRevenue: $6.5M

Top Cast

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Adam Greaves-Neal

Jesus

Sara Lazzaro

Sara Lazzaro

Mary

Vincent Walsh

Vincent Walsh

Joseph

Sean Bean

Sean Bean

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Jonathan Bailey

Jonathan Bailey

Herod

Isabelle Adriani

Isabelle Adriani

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Jarreth J. Merz

Jarreth J. Merz

Eleazer's Father

Agni Scott

Agni Scott

Miriam

Themes & Keywords

egyptbiblegospeljourney

About The Young Messiah

The Young Messiah is a drama film released in 2016 exploring themes of egypt, bible, gospel, journey. Directed by Cyrus Nowrasteh, it stars Adam Greaves-Neal, Sara Lazzaro, Vincent Walsh. Tells the story of Jesus Christ at age seven as he and his family depart Egypt to return home to Nazareth. Told from his childhood perspective, it follows young Jesus as he grows into his religious identity.

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