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David, 2025, PG, 1 hr 55 min

David Age Rating: PG Runtime: 115 minutes Studio: Angel Studios Country of Origin: United States, South Africa Franchise: Standalone Franchise Position: N/A A beautifully animated retelling of the biblical story of David, emphasizing faith, courage, humility, and God's providence in the life of Israel's future king.  Ratings: My Rating: 7.6/10 The Dove Foundation: PG IMDb: 7.1/10 Rotten Tomatoes: 83% Metacritic: N/A TMDb: 7.4/10 Plot Summary: David follows the life of the young shepherd who would become one of Israel's greatest kings. Beginning with the prophet Samuel's anointing of David, the film chronicles his rise from obscurity, his musical service in King Saul's court, his friendship with Jonathan, and his famous confrontation with the Philistine giant Goliath. As David grows in influence, Saul's jealousy intensifies, forcing David into exile and a life of danger. The film portrays David's journey as one of faith, perseverance, and trust in God. Rather...

House of David, 2024–, TV-PG, 7 hr 20 min

House of David Season 1 Age Rating: TV-PG Runtime: 440 minutes Studio: Amazon MGM Studios Country of Origin: United States Franchise: Standalone Franchise Position: N/A A shepherd rises from obscurity to destiny, as faith, failure, and kingship collide in one of Scripture’s most human stories. Ratings: My Rating: 7.4/10 The Dove Foundation: TV-PG IMDb: 7.2/10 Rotten Tomatoes: 78% Metacritic: 70 TMDb: 7.5/10 Plot Summary: House of David follows the life of David, the young shepherd chosen by God to become king of Israel. Beginning with his humble origins, the series traces his anointing by the prophet Samuel, his rise to prominence after defeating Goliath, and his complicated relationship with King Saul. As David gains favor with the people, Saul’s jealousy intensifies, forcing David into a life of exile and survival. Along the way, the series explores David’s friendships, his deep faith in God, and the moral struggles that shape him into a leader. The story balances political intrigue,...

The Ten Commandments (1956), G, 3 hr 51 min

Overview The Ten Commandments (1956) is a classic biblical epic that tells the story of Moses—from being raised as an Egyptian prince to leading the Israelites out of slavery. Charlton Heston shines as Moses, and Yul Brynner makes a strong Pharaoh Rameses. Directed by Cecil B. DeMille, it’s a huge, ambitious film packed with spectacle, drama, and a respectful tone about faith and God’s law. It’s famous for its impressive special effects and memorable performances and is still a beloved Easter TV tradition. While the acting and pacing feel a bit old-fashioned compared to today’s movies, the core message about God’s power and deliverance is timeless. Overall, it’s a visually stunning and spiritually rich film with strong moral themes. Family Friendliness The Ten Commandments is a pretty family-friendly movie, especially for a film that’s more than half a century old. It’s rated G by today’s standards, so no worrying about bad language or inappropriate scenes. That said, it’s a long movie...