The Prince of Egypt

1998

The biblical story of Moses, from his youth as an Egyptian prince to his role as the liberator of the Hebrew people.

Content Guide

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Violence & ScarinessMild

Violence & Scariness

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LanguageNone

Language

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Sex & NudityNone

Sex & Nudity

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SubstancesNone

Substances

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Frightening ScenesMild

Frightening Scenes

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Positive MessagesExcellent

Positive Messages

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Role ModelsExcellent

Role Models

What's in this movie

•The Passover plagues including the death of firstborn children
•Chariots and armies chase Moses through the Red Sea
•Slavery and oppression depicted
•Pharaoh's army is destroyed in the closing of the sea

🌍 Cultural & Representation Concerns

Low

•Pharaoh Ramesses II and the Egyptian ruling class are depicted as villains in a story told from a Jewish/Christian perspective, raising questions about how Egyptian identity is represented in someone else's liberation narrative
•The film was produced by Jewish artists with deep personal investment in the Exodus story, and was broadly praised for its respectful portrayal of both Hebrew and Egyptian cultures

Educational Value

A stunning animated adaptation of the Exodus story. Treats religious source material with genuine reverence and explores themes of identity, justice, and liberation.

💬 Pause & Talk — Discussion Topics

1.What does Moses feel when he discovers who his people are?
2.Why does Ramesses refuse to let the Hebrew people go even after the plagues?
3.How does the film show both sides of Moses and Ramesses as brothers before they become enemies?

🏆 Awards: Academy Award for Best Original Song (When You Believe)