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The King: The Story of King David

2001 · 75 min

A gentle, brightly animated retelling of ancient battles and faith that plays like a storybook lesson for the whole family.

Directed by
Lee Chung Young, Richard Kim
Genres
Animation, History, Family
Overview
One of the greatest heroes of the Bible, King David of Israel has stood as a beacon of strength through the ages. Long before Jesus Christ was born, the ancient Kingdom of Israel was ruled by David. This wonderfully animated story depicts the hardships, battles (including the young David's legendary face-off with giant Goliath) and love lost and recaptured during the eventful life of Israel's most honored king.

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Directed by
Lee Chung Young, Richard Kim
Genres
Animation, History, Family
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Tone
    Pacing
    measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
    Attention
    easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
    Themes
    • faith
    • power
    • betrayal
    • love
    • war
    Places
    • countryside
    • military
    Era
    period
    Audience
    family
    Form
    • animated
    • true story
    Content intensity
    • Gore none
    • Language none
    • Violence mild
    • Sex none
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    Scales, 0 to 10
    ScaleValue0 to 10
    Action4
    Horror1
    Humour2
    Realism4
    Romance3
    Tension4
    Darkness3
    Complexity2
    Emotional weight4

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    Details

    Genres
    animation, history, family
    Directed by
    Lee Chung Young, Richard Kim
    Written by
    Richard S. Kim, Seo Jung-min, Yooria Kim
    Runtime
    75 min
    Country
    South Korea, United States of America
    Languages
    English, Spanish

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