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Joseph: King of Dreams
2000 74 min United States of America G 6+
★7.0
Family, Animation, Drama
Director: Rob LaDuca, Robert C. Ramirez
📖 Based on the novel
«Book of Genesis»
byMoses
Trailers
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Description
In this animated retelling of the story from the Bible's Book of Genesis, Joseph's gift of dream interpretation and his brilliantly colored coat inspires jealousy in his brothers.
Starring
Ben Affleck
Actor
Mark Hamill
Actor
Richard Herd
Actor
Maureen McGovern
Actor
Awards
2 wins & 5 nominations.
Key opinion
Joseph: King of Dreams is widely celebrated as an emotionally resonant and morally profound adaptation of the biblical story. While some critics note its lower production budget and structural simplifications compared to The Prince of Egypt, most viewers consider its concise storytelling and thematic depth to be a lasting family-friendly masterpiece.
| Theme | The film successfully navigates heavy moral themes like betrayal, envy, and forgiveness, making it a deeply touching and instructive experience for all ages. | |
| Adaptation | The screenplay remains highly respectful of the source material, avoiding the excessive embellishments or sensationalism found in other modern biblical adaptations. | |
| Runtime | The tight 75-minute runtime ensures a concise, well-paced narrative that avoids unnecessary filler. | |
| Production | While the animation is generally considered pleasant, it is often viewed as a step down in quality compared to the more polished production of The Prince of Egypt. | |
| Screenplay | The characterization of supporting figures, such as Potiphar and the brothers, draws criticism for being either overly simplistic or suffering from jarring, illogical narrative shifts. |