The Young Messiah

Name: The Young Messiah
Genre: Drama
Released: March 11, 2016
Duration: 111 min
Rating: 33
Cast: Adam Greaves-Neal, Sara Lazzaro, Sean Bean, Vincent Walsh

2016

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Focus Features | Release Date: March 11, 2016 | PG-13

Starring: Adam Greaves-Neal, Sara Lazzaro, Sean Bean, Vincent Walsh

Summary: The inspiring and unique story of seven-year-old Jesus Christ and His family as they come to a fuller understanding of His divine nature and purpose.

Director: Cyrus Nowrasteh

Genre(s): Drama

Rating: PG-13

Runtime: 111 min

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RogerEbert.com Christy Lemire

Mar 12, 2016

That’s one dismayingly archaic trend throughout The Young Messiah: the fiendish characters are also wildly effeminate. Read full review

Dave White

Mar 11, 2016

Young Messiah is more quiet than action-driven, more sober than fantastical (that slinky Satan notwithstanding), and more dull than poetic. Read full review

Christian Holub

Mar 16, 2016

As this year’s other Jesus movies go, at least Risen managed to add new characters and perspective to one of the world’s most well-known stories. The Young Messiah struggles to hold its audience’s attention. Read full review

Noel Murray

Mar 11, 2016

In the end, as with too many Gospel-derived dramas, The Young Messiah could’ve used less literalism, and more mystery. Read full review

Keith Uhlich

Mar 12, 2016

The Young Messiah is just, like, barely competent enough that the faith-based target audience won't feel entirely cheated. Read full review

Movie Nation Roger Moore

Mar 11, 2016

The direction, by Cyrus Nowrasteh (“The Stoning of Soroya M.”) lacks urgency or art. The performances are, for the most part, emotionally flat. Read full review

The Guardian Jordan Hoffman

Mar 11, 2016

Now I understand why Jesus’s childhood remains such a mystery: the story is unbelievably boring. Read full review

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stormzoid

Mar 22, 2016

Given the fact that we are not given historical data in the Bible of the years between the birth of Jesus and the beginning of His ministry, this movie is highly enlightening as to imagining what those years may have been like for the Young Messiah. It is ridiculous to assume that he wasGiven the fact that we are not given historical data in the Bible of the years between the birth of Jesus and the beginning of His ministry, this movie is highly enlightening as to imagining what those years may have been like for the Young Messiah. It is ridiculous to assume that he was struck one day with the realization of who He was and the reason for His being and suddenly set out on a journey to minister to the world. He had to have known and grow into His calling. The Young Messiah is astounding and truly inspiring as we imagine what His life may have been like growing up as both a human and the future King.… Expand

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ANNAWASHERE

Mar 12, 2016

If you believe... you will understand it completely. Emotional throughout and beautiful scenes. The actor playing Jesus is such a sweet boy that you will be completely wrapped in the story.

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changedbyHim

Jun 12, 2016

It was not Biblical in the purest sense,. However, based on other movies ie Bible, it was thought provoking. We do not know very much about Jesus' childhood. I believe this film will cause some to investigate who this child really was and that is a very positive thing.

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EpicLadySponge

Mar 11, 2016

The Young Messiah is lovable and decent as ever. Surprised? Well, this film normally surprises me but just fails to at the end. It would be better just by the second that I finally see ratings here.

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badgerryan19

May 19, 2017

It was entertaining at times. Even though it was extremely biblical inaccurate I had somewhat of a good time. It also felt like it went on for 20 minutes to long.

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TheQuietGamer

Aug 21, 2016

I have to give the movie credit for providing an interesting look at what the mindset of Jesus may have been like during his formative years. His search for answers and struggle to realize just what he really is mixed with his innocent and sweet nature make for a very believable childI have to give the movie credit for providing an interesting look at what the mindset of Jesus may have been like during his formative years. His search for answers and struggle to realize just what he really is mixed with his innocent and sweet nature make for a very believable child depiction. This is only bolstered by the Mary and Joseph angle. Their struggle in regards to what he is old enough to here and just what exactly they should be telling or keeping from him is just as compelling.

Unfortunately the movie does stumble a lot though. Given that there is little information about these years in Jesus' life, the tale surrounding these themes is completely original to the movie. Sadly, it's just really boring. The characterizations are interesting, but the actual plot backing it all up isn't. It moves at a snail's pace and by the time the credits have rolled nothing will have happened.

It's a nothing of consequence story. The idea of exploring who Jesus was as a child is a good one. This exploratory element, while completely made up, makes things a little more watchable. However at the end of the day there's just not much going on here to keep your attention. While I appreciate the sugary sweet nature of the movie, it doesn't make up for the lack of any sort of narrative significance. It's a boring movie with some good ideas and nothing writing wise to back them up. Mix in the decent, but rather flat performances and you have a faith-based movie that does little to entertain.… Expand

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LindaCarol

Mar 18, 2016

Not based on "Truth". The American public deserves not to be deceived. This is not the Jesus in the bible.
I am very concerned for those who are curious and don't know Jesus, thinking they will learn something about who He is from this movie. They will only be deceived! The publicNot based on "Truth". The American public deserves not to be deceived. This is not the Jesus in the bible.
I am very concerned for those who are curious and don't know Jesus, thinking they will learn something about who He is from this movie. They will only be deceived! The public deserves better than this. In my personal opinion this movie was only made to "make money" not to show us who Jesus really is. What a shame.… Expand

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