# Light of the World (2025)

> A family-friendly 2D animated retelling of Jesus' ministry, seen through the eyes of the young Apostle John as faith reshapes a group of ordinary followers.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/7368422

## Facts

- Runtime: 84 min
- Genres: Animation, Drama, Family
- Director: Tom Bancroft, John J. Schafer
- Cast: Ian Hanlin, Benjamin Jacobson, Vincent Tong, Michael Benyaer, David A. Kaye, Peter New, Richard Newman, Sam Darkoh
- TMDB rating: 8.9/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt33235979/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: moderate
- Mood: reverent, earnest, uplifting, family movie night, church group screening

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