Exodus: Gods and Kings

PG-13

Released Dec 12, 2014

2h 30m

Action

Adventure

History

Drama

List

31%

Tomatometer

210 Reviews

35%

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50,000+ Ratings

Egyptian Princes Moses (Christian Bale) and Ramses (Joel Edgerton) are raised together as brothers. When Ramses becomes pharaoh, Moses is his most-trusted adviser. However Moses soon discovers his Hebrew parentage, and Ramses banishes him to the desert -- often a death sentence. But God has a mission for Moses: Free the Israelites from slavery. Moses returns from exile and demands that Ramses let his people go, but the arrogant ruler is unmoved, leading to a battle of divine wills.

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Critics Consensus

While sporadically stirring, and suitably epic in its ambitions, Exodus: Gods and Kings can't quite live up to its classic source material.

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Udita Jhunjhunwala

Livemint

John Turturro, Aaron Paul, Sigourney Weaver and Ben Kingsley add support in this sometimes campy and shallow, sometimes solemn, but mostly absorbing interpretation of the story of Moses.

Aug 5, 2019

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Dwight Brown

National Newspaper Publishers Association

[Bale] a brilliant thespian. However, his Moses is a sullen and aloof man who is never compelling.

Mar 21, 2017

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Eric Kohn

indieWire

As a whole, Scott's version of this ancient tale feels oddly toothless -- neither religious or secular viewers will find much substance beyond the basics of the spectacle in play.

Rated: C

Jan 9, 2015

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Benjamín Harguindey

EscribiendoCine

Ridley Scott has directed an entertaining and competent version of a story we all know and has imbued it with the “realism” with which we sweeten today's fantastic stories of yesteryear. [Full review in Spanish]

Rated: 6/10

Jan 2, 2024

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Brian Eggert

Deep Focus Review

The most essential element lacking from the production, beyond even its historically inaccurate cast, remains the film's inability to find a new or novel relevance for an audience who has heard this story countless times before.

Rated: 2/4

Jul 16, 2022

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Kip Mooney

Central Track

How so many talented people came together here and just so completely whiffed on one of the most incredible stories ever written is beyond me.

Rated: C

Aug 10, 2021

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paul w

An excellent take on the biblical book of Exodus. Of particular interest is Mose's struggles with God. It takes liberties with the Book, but if you're interested in a closer interpretation, there's always the Charlton Heston version 😁. And the special effects are stunning.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/12/24

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Bryan G

Anyone can read the book this was from, but this interpretation sucked. Really disappointing and a complete ket down. Whoever created it did NOT understand the story….clearly.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

07/05/24

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Andrew A

The CGI is dated, and it’s not the most Biblically accurate film. However, the deep themes of spiritual struggle and reconciliation with God make this one worth a watch.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

06/20/24

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Dan P

Was expecting so much more from this one. I found it boring event though the plagues were impressive to watch.

Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars

06/08/24

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James B

good visual effects scenes but the animated film the prince of egypt is way way better than this film

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

04/18/24

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Rick M

A pathetic, worldly modern interpretation that has Moses as an uninspired, wsr- mongering, worldly man. The historical accuracy of almost every detail is totally uninspiring. Not sure what they were trying to do with this film, but it fails miserably. And what the hell was that damn kid that kept showing up?! The writers' idea of the god of the Hebrews? A terrible depiction, from start to finish.

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

04/06/24

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Synopsis

Director: Ridley Scott
Producer: Peter Chernin, Ridley Scott, Jenno Topping, Michael Schaefer, Mark Huffam
Screenwriter: Steven Zaillian, Adam Cooper, Bill Collage, Jeffrey Caine
Distributor: 20th Century Fox
Production Co: Scott Free Productions, Chernin Entertainment
Rating: PG-13 (Intense Images|Battle Sequences|Violence)
Genre: Action, Adventure, History, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Dec 12, 2014, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Jan 4, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA): $65.0M
Runtime: 2h 30m
Sound Mix: Dolby Atmos

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