The Prince of Egypt (1998)
Kernel Score: 82% · 4,240 ratings · Rated PG
Genres: Adventure, Animation, Drama, Family
Released: 1998-12-16
Runtime: 99 minutes
Is The Prince of Egypt worth watching?
Worth watching. The story of Moses told as a feud between two brothers. It's hand-drawn animation at its best, with big visuals and a strong song score, and it takes its subject seriously.
Watch it if you
- like epic animated films
- enjoy big musical numbers
- want a family film with real weight
Skip it if you
- want light entertainment
- dislike religious stories
Best for: Family night in
Fresh Kernels verdict, AI-assisted from our scores, audience reviews and the official rating.
Where to watch The Prince of Egypt
- Stream: Netflix
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
The strong bond between two Royal Egyptian brothers is challenged when their chosen responsibilities set them at odds, with extraordinary consequences.
The Prince of Egypt parents' guide: ages 6+
Parents need to know that The Prince of Egypt is a PG animated biblical epic depicting the story of Moses, including some intense imagery.
- Violence & scariness: Some — Depicts biblical plagues and dramatic confrontation, intense for younger viewers per PG rating.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official PG rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
Movies like The Prince of Egypt
If you liked The Prince of Egypt, these are the movies we'd watch next.
- The Ten Commandments (1956) — 87%: The classic live-action epic on the same story.
- Joseph (1995) — 89%: Another telling of a biblical story.
- Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron (2002) — 87%: Hand-drawn epic with a strong score.
- The Lion King (1994) — 94%: Hand-drawn epic about a prince and his destiny.
- Tarzan (1999) — 85%: Hand-drawn adventure with a strong score.
- The Book of Life (2014) — 86%: Colourful, musical animated adventure.
Director
Simon Wells
Cast
- Val Kilmer as Moses (voice)
- Ralph Fiennes as Rameses (voice)
- Michelle Pfeiffer as Tzipporah (voice)
- Sandra Bullock as Miriam (voice)
- Jeff Goldblum as Aaron (voice)
- Danny Glover as Jethro (voice)
- Patrick Stewart as Seti (voice)
- Helen Mirren as Queen (voice)
- Steve Martin as Hotep (voice)
- Martin Short as Huy (voice)
The Prince of Egypt FAQ
Is The Prince of Egypt worth watching?
Worth watching. The story of Moses told as a feud between two brothers. It's hand-drawn animation at its best, with big visuals and a strong song score, and it takes its subject seriously.
Where can I watch The Prince of Egypt?
In the US you can stream The Prince of Egypt on Netflix and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is The Prince of Egypt OK for kids?
The Prince of Egypt is rated PG. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 6+. Parents need to know that The Prince of Egypt is a PG animated biblical epic depicting the story of Moses, including some intense imagery.
What movies are like The Prince of Egypt?
If you liked The Prince of Egypt, try The Ten Commandments, Joseph, Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron and The Lion King.