Exodus: Gods and Kings(2014)
This film is suggested for ages all ages and may contain mild thematic content. Biblical themes explored include Exodus 1-14 narrative - Moses leading Hebrew slaves from Egypt, Moses as prophet and liberator (Exodus 3-4), Pharaoh Ramses as antagonist and symbol of tyranny (Exodus 5-12), The Ten Plagues of Egypt (Exodus 7-12). We recommend parents review content before watching with younger children.
Scene-by-Scene References
Direct Biblical References
Moses demands Pharaoh let the Israelites go, directly paralleling the biblical account of Moses' confrontation with Pharaoh.
Moses performs the first miracle of turning water into blood, reflecting the biblical account of the plagues of Egypt.
Thematic Parallels
The Israelites are trapped at the Red Sea, and Moses reassures them, paralleling the biblical narrative of God's deliverance.
The Passover is depicted, emphasizing the significance of the blood of the lamb, mirroring the biblical account of the Israelites' deliverance.
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