Charles Dickens tells his young son Walter the greatest story ever told, and what begins as a bedtime tale becomes a life-changing journey. Through vivid imagination, the boy walks alongside Jesus, witnessing His miracles, facing His trials, and understanding His ultimate sacrifice.
Editor's Verdict
"While the plot involves Charles Dickens telling a story, and Dickens is often associated with Christmas themes (A Christmas Carol), the central narrative of this film is the life of Jesus Christ. There is no indication that the setting, plot action, or resolution is tied to the *Christmas season* (the birth of Christ) specifically, beyond the potential inclusion of the Nativity within the broader scope of Jesus's life story being told. The film is primarily a religious/historical drama framed by a Dickensian narrative device."
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🎄 Notable Elements
Cast & Crew
Oscar Isaac
Jesus Christ (voice)
Kenneth Branagh
Charles Dickens (voice)
Uma Thurman
Catherine Dickens (voice)
Pierce Brosnan
Pontius Pilate (voice)
Roman Griffin Davis
Walter Dickens (voice)
Forest Whitaker
Peter (voice)
Ben Kingsley
High Priest Caiaphas (voice)
Mark Hamill
King Herod (voice)
Ava Sanger
Mary Dickens (voice)
Jim Cummings
James the Greater / Pharisee Hillel (voice)
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