The Prince of Egypt (1998)
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The strong bond between two Royal Egyptian brothers is challenged when their chosen responsibilities set them at odds, with extraordinary consequences.
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| Type | Movie |
|---|---|
| Released | 16 December 1998 |
| Genre | Adventure, Animation, Drama, Family |
| Director | Simon Wells |
| Starring | Val Kilmer, Ralph Fiennes and Michelle Pfeiffer |
| Runtime | 99 min |
| Rated | PG |
| Scores | Rotten Tomatoes 79% · Rotten Tomatoes (average) 7.8/10 · Metacritic 64/100 · IMDb 7.2/10 · TMDB users 7.3/10 |
| Budget | $70 million |
| Box office | $219 million worldwide |
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| Angola | Prime Video |
| Australia | Binge $19.00 AUD, Foxtel |
| Canada | Prime Video $9.99 CAD |
| Germany | Disney+ €10.99 |
| Gibraltar | Prime Video |
| Guernsey | Prime Video |
| Ireland | Prime Video €6.99 |
| Taiwan | Prime Video NT$290 |
| United Kingdom | Prime Video £8.99 GBP |
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What kind of watch this is
Simon Wells directs a 99-minute animated drama where two brothers’ bond fractures under the weight of divine duty. Val Kilmer voices Moses, while Ralph Fiennes takes on Rameses, creating a tension that feels more like a wrestling match than a conversation. The film leans into spectacle, but its core is a quiet, painful separation. It is a story about identity, told with enough visual grandeur to make you forget you are watching a cartoon. If you have ever felt pulled between who you were raised to be and who you are becoming, this is the one to press play on.
What the critics said
Critics found the looks impressive, even if the heart felt distant. Rotten Tomatoes shows a 79% Tomatometer score as of June 2026, alongside a 7.8/10 average rating from September 2026. Metacritic sits lower at 64/100, reflecting generally favorable reviews from a smaller pool of 26 critics. The consensus notes that stunning visuals and a strong voice cast compensate for a lack of emotional depth. Roger Ebert called it one of the best-looking animated films ever made, praising its mature themes. Liam Lacey, however, found it spectacular but too self-serious. The art dazzles, but the soul stays safely in the background.
How it did with audiences
The Prince of Egypt cost $70 million to make and took in $219 million worldwide. It debuted at $14.5 million, finishing behind You've Got Mail, which industry types viewed as a slight stumble given the studio’s confidence. On TMDB, users rate it 7.3 out of 10, and IMDb shows a 7.2/10 score as of April 2026.
What came next for the cast
Val Kilmer moved from Heat to Alexander. Ralph Fiennes left Schindler's List for the wizarding world. Michelle Pfeiffer stepped out of Batman Returns and into the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Sandra Bullock went from Speed to Gravity. The credits show a scattered map of choices, not a straight line. Voice roles rarely dictate a career's trajectory, but they often mark a pause.
Where it left its mark
The film found a second life in 2020, when Cynthia Erivo and Shoshana Bean performed "When You Believe" during a virtual Seder. That rendition became a single benefiting Jews for Racial and Economic Justice. In 2021, a TikTok mash-up paired its "River Lullaby" with Hans Zimmer's "Gom Jabbar" from Dune, pulling in 2.3 million views. For its 25th anniversary in 2023, the crew reunited for a 3-hour livestream. It is the rare animated epic that keeps finding new audiences, even if the audience is just a social media feed.
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Sources
- The Prince of Egypt on TMDB — synopsis, cast, ratings and recommendations
- Wikidata Q245227 — review scores, box office and awards (CC0)
- “The Prince of Egypt” on Wikipedia, by its contributors (history) — reception, audience figures and legacy, summarised and adapted here under CC BY-SA 4.0
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