Director: Jang Seong-ho
Cast: Oscar Isaac, Kenneth Branagh, Uma Thurman, Pierce Brosnan, Roman Griffin Davis
The King of Kings is a 2025 South Korean-American animated family film directed by Jang Seong-ho, telling the story of Jesus Christ through the warm frame of a father reading to his young son. Featuring a voice cast led by Oscar Isaac, Kenneth Branagh, and Uma Thurman, the film brings one of history's most widely known narratives to life in vivid animated form.
What is The King of Kings about?
A young boy sits with his father as evening falls, and the old man opens a book — beginning an extraordinary tale about a carpenter's son from Galilee who walked among the poor, healed the sick, and gathered followers who would change the world. Through the father's expressive narration, the child witnesses crowded marketplaces, desert wanderings, and quiet miracles, each scene painting the scope of a life lived in radical generosity. The story builds toward Jerusalem, where celebration turns to trial, and the weight of sacrifice becomes real. The film keeps its focus on wonder and compassion rather than doctrine, making the narrative accessible to viewers of any background who appreciate stories of courage and moral conviction.
Cast & crew
Director Jang Seong-ho, known for his work in Korean animation, guides a remarkable international voice ensemble. Oscar Isaac voices the central narrative presence, while Kenneth Branagh and Uma Thurman bring gravitas to supporting roles. Pierce Brosnan, Forest Whitaker, Ben Kingsley, Mark Hamill, and Roman Griffin Davis round out the cast, lending the film an unusually distinguished vocal lineup for an animated production.
Context & significance
For Persian-speaking viewers in the diaspora, The King of Kings arrives with a meaningful advantage: it is available with a full Persian dub, making it genuinely suitable for younger children and for family viewing across generations. Iranians have a long cultural familiarity with the figure of Jesus — known as Hazrat Isa in Islamic tradition — which gives this story resonance beyond strictly religious boundaries. The film's universal themes of compassion, sacrifice, and standing against injustice speak naturally to communities that have experienced displacement and longing. It works equally well as a calm, visually warm evening watch for families or as a reflective solo experience. The animation style, produced with South Korean and American collaboration, brings a polished international quality rarely seen in faith-based animated features.
Where & how to watch
The King of Kings is available on K-Time with Persian dub and Persian subtitles. Watch directly on the web, on your TV, or on your phone — no VPN needed, no geo-blocking, no extra download required. Cancel anytime.