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The Prince of Egypt

PG Released Dec 18, 1998 1h 37m Kids & Family Musical Animation TRAILER for The Prince of Egypt: Trailer 1 List
79% Tomatometer 92 Reviews 90% Audience Score 100,000+ Ratings
In this animated retelling of the Book of Exodus, Egyptian Prince Moses (Val Kilmer), upon discovering his roots as a Jewish slave, embarks on a quest to free his people from bondage. When his plea is denied by his brother Rameses (Ralph Fiennes), the new pharaoh, a series of horrific plagues strike Egypt. Moses finally leads the Israelites to freedom by parting the Red Sea and drowning the Egyptian army. God then gives Moses the Ten Commandments, a list of rules for his people to live by. Read More Read Less
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The Prince of Egypt's stunning visuals and first-rate voice cast more than compensate for the fact that it's better crafted than it is emotionally involving.

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Nell Minow Common Sense Media Well-told story that's careful not to offend. Rated: 4/5 Dec 27, 2010 Full Review Stephen Hunter Washington Post The movie's proudest accomplishment is that it revises our version of Moses toward something more immediate and believable, more humanly knowable. Mar 19, 2008 Full Review David Edelstein Slate This is sensational cinema: crowds swarming among pyramids in eye-popping 3-D, camerawork that's distinctly Spielbergian in its fluidity. Mar 19, 2008 Full Review Wesley Lovell Cinema Sight “Prince of Egypt” is a failure in major areas, but is breathtaking in others. It is a good start for DreamWorks, but they’ll have to try harder to eclipse the Mouse House. Rated: 2.5/4 Nov 26, 2022 Full Review Mariló Delgado Espinof A genuine masterpiece that gives me goosebumps every time I watch it. [Full review in Spanish] Rated: 4.5/5 Oct 28, 2022 Full Review Danielle Solzman Solzy at the Movies The Prince of Egypt may have beautiful animation and music but in retelling the story of the Exodus, they get part of it wrong. Rated: 3/5 Apr 13, 2022 Full Review Read all reviews

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Winnie K AN ABOSLUTE MUST-SEE!! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/14/24 Full Review Audience Member This is one of the best things Dreamworks ever did, hands down. The music, gut-wrenching drama, the darker risks it takes for being meant for children, the voice acting/performances, the actual animation, it's all dazzling. This movie is PACKED with emotion and while it might not exactly measure up to the Ten Commandments from 1956, it's still something I really liked watching as a kid and it's even more powerful now that I'm grown up. VERY underrated! Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 08/14/24 Full Review Audience Member Jaw-dropping animation with beautiful music. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/13/24 Full Review Munkhchimeg T Very thoughtful and soft movie. Definitely one of the best animations in 90s. The prince’s wisdom and kindness is the plot. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/13/24 Full Review Bahad j I really liked the camera used in the movie. Because the angles and small details are captured very well. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/13/24 Full Review Audience Member If you think about it, this is canon to the BCU (the Bible Cinematic Universe) Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/09/24 Full Review Read all reviews
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The Prince of Egypt: Official Clip - Smiting of the First Born The Prince of Egypt: Official Clip - Smiting of the First Born 4:05 The Prince of Egypt: Official Clip - Swept Away The Prince of Egypt: Official Clip - Swept Away 2:32 The Prince of Egypt: Official Clip - The 10 Plagues The Prince of Egypt: Official Clip - The 10 Plagues 2:59 The Prince of Egypt: Official Clip - Parting the Red Sea The Prince of Egypt: Official Clip - Parting the Red Sea 2:42 The Prince of Egypt: Official Clip - When You Believe The Prince of Egypt: Official Clip - When You Believe 4:34 The Prince of Egypt: Official Clip - All I Ever Wanted The Prince of Egypt: Official Clip - All I Ever Wanted 3:05 The Prince of Egypt: Official Clip - Deliver Us The Prince of Egypt: Official Clip - Deliver Us 4:00 The Prince of Egypt: Official Clip - Through Heaven's Eyes The Prince of Egypt: Official Clip - Through Heaven's Eyes 3:06 The Prince of Egypt: Official Clip - Playing with the Big Boys The Prince of Egypt: Official Clip - Playing with the Big Boys 3:35 The Prince of Egypt: Official Clip - The River of Blood The Prince of Egypt: Official Clip - The River of Blood 3:05 View more videos
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Synopsis In this animated retelling of the Book of Exodus, Egyptian Prince Moses (Val Kilmer), upon discovering his roots as a Jewish slave, embarks on a quest to free his people from bondage. When his plea is denied by his brother Rameses (Ralph Fiennes), the new pharaoh, a series of horrific plagues strike Egypt. Moses finally leads the Israelites to freedom by parting the Red Sea and drowning the Egyptian army. God then gives Moses the Ten Commandments, a list of rules for his people to live by.
Director
Brenda Chapman, Steve Hickner, Simon Wells
Producer
Penney Finkelman Cox, Sandra Rabins
Screenwriter
Philip LaZebnik
Distributor
DreamWorks SKG
Production Co
DreamWorks SKG
Rating
PG
Genre
Kids & Family, Musical, Animation
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Dec 18, 1998, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Nov 25, 2015
Box Office (Gross USA)
$101.3M
Runtime
1h 37m
Sound Mix
Surround, Dolby Digital, DTS, SDDS
Aspect Ratio
Flat (1.85:1)
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