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1998 · 99 min · PG

The Prince of Egypt

Directed by Simon Wells, Brenda Chapman, Steve Hickner · Adventure, Animation, Drama, Family

The Prince of Egypt (1998) is a Adventure film, directed by Simon Wells, Brenda Chapman, and Steve Hickner set in Egypt during ancient times. It runs 99 minutes and is rated PG.

Themes of freedom & oppression, faith / religion, and family & loyalty run throughout.

Composer
Hans Zimmer
Cast
Val KilmerRalph FiennesMichelle PfeifferSandra BullockJeff GoldblumDanny GloverPatrick StewartHelen Mirren

The world of this film

Setting

Where
Egypt
Setting
DesertUrban
When
Ancient

Premise & themes

Themes
Freedom & OppressionFaith / ReligionFamily & Loyalty
Tone
BleakHopeful

Shape

Protagonist
Solo Lead
Pacing
Measured
Based on
Historical Fiction

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