The Prince of Egypt (1998)

The Prince of Egypt (1998)
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.
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Release Date: December 18th, 1998

DVD Release Date: September 14th, 1999

PG |1 hr 37 min

Plot Summary

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.

Cast: Val Kilmer, Ralph Fiennes, Michelle Pfeiffer, Sandra Bullock, Jeff Goldblum, Danny Glover, Patrick Stewart, Dame Helen Mirren

Director: Brenda Chapman , Steve Hickner , Simon Wells

Genres: Musical , Children , Animated

Production Co: DreamWorks SKG

Distributors: DreamWorks SKG

Keywords: Family, Escape, Spirited, Inspiring, Transformation

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Ratings & Reviews

88
Roger EbertChicago Sun-Times
One of the best-looking animated films ever made. show more
100
Peter StackSan Francisco Chronicle
An inspiring translation of biblical grandeur, turning the story of one of history's greatest heroes into an entertaining, visually dazzling cartoon. show more
88
James BerardinelliReelViews
Overall, it's a story of triumph and adventure - of oppression ended and freedom begun. show more