The Young Messiah (2016)
English drama film directed by Cyrus Nowrasteh
Rated PG-13 in the US
Parents strongly cautioned: some material may be inappropriate for children under 13.
- Runtime
- 1h 51m 111 min
- Released
- 2016
- Language
- English
Runtime and rating from Wikidata. The Indian CBFC certificate is added if the film releases in India.
The Young Messiah has a runtime of 1 hour 51 minutes (111 min). In the US it is rated PG-13. The English film released in 2016. It is directed by Cyrus Nowrasteh and stars Sean Bean, David Bradley and Lee Boardman.
Official trailer
Cast and crew
- Director
- Cyrus Nowrasteh
- Cast
- Sean Bean, David Bradley, Lee Boardman, Jonathan Bailey, David Burke, Isabelle Adriani, Christian McKay, Clive Russell
- Editing
- Geoffrey Rowland
- Music
- John Debney
- Written by
- Cyrus Nowrasteh
- Produced by
- Michael Barnathan
- Production
- 1492 Pictures, CJ ENM Films & Television
- Distribution
- Focus Features
Box office, awards and more
- Based on
- Christ the Lord: Out of Egypt
- Set in
- Egypt
- Country
- United States
Release and where to watch
- In theatres
- 2016
- On OTT
- Not announced yet. We add the platform and date once the makers confirm them.
Can children watch it?
Best for 13 and above. Younger children should watch with a parent. This is the MPA rating in the US; other countries rate films separately.
Questions people ask
What is the runtime of The Young Messiah?
The Young Messiah has a runtime of 1 hour 51 minutes, or 111 min.
When did The Young Messiah release?
The Young Messiah released in 2016.
Who directed The Young Messiah?
The Young Messiah is directed by Cyrus Nowrasteh.
Who is in the cast of The Young Messiah?
The cast of The Young Messiah includes Sean Bean, David Bradley, Lee Boardman, Jonathan Bailey, David Burke and Isabelle Adriani.
What is The Young Messiah rated in the US?
The Young Messiah is rated PG-13 by the Motion Picture Association.
Is The Young Messiah based on a true story or a book?
The Young Messiah is based on Christ the Lord: Out of Egypt.
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