The King is Born
1987, English. Directed by Richard Rich.
The King is Born is a video classic about the birth of Jesus based on the Bible. Beginning with Gabriel announcing God's blessed plan for Mary, this video brings all the elements of this timeless store to life. Journey with Mary and Joseph to Bethlehem and witness the humble birth of our Savior together with the shepherds.
- Runtime
- 0h 26m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- G
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Animated Stories from the New Testament: watch order
Cast & crew
- Richard RichDirector
- Pat JacksonMary (voice)
- Maikel BaileyJoseph (voice)
- Michael FlynnHerod (voice)
- Oscar RowlandSimeon (voice)
- Gene PackWise Man (voice)
- John A. NicolaysenWise Man (voice)
- Ruth HaleAnna (voice)
- Bruce AckermanKadmiel (voice)
- Neldon MaxfieldGabriel (voice)
- John VincentYoung Shepherd (voice)
- Eric VaughnOld Shepherd (voice)
- Mark BrazaTough Shepherd (voice)
Details
- Released
- 16 June 1987
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Orson Scott Card
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The King is Born: quick answers
What comes after The King is Born?
Next in the series: He is Risen (1988), The Prodigal Son (1988), and The Good Samaritan (1989).
Is The King is Born worth watching?
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How long is The King is Born?
The King is Born runs 26 minutes (0h 26m).
Does The King is Born have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The King is Born. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The King is Born parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The King is Born is rated G in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is The King is Born on?
The King is Born isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 16 June 1987. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The King is Born?
If you liked The King is Born, try Light of the World, Canvas, Joseph: King of Dreams.
Who directed The King is Born?
The King is Born (1987) was directed by Richard Rich and stars Pat Jackson, Maikel Bailey, Michael Flynn.