DAVID

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Synopsis

From his mother's songs to his clash with Goliath, David's journey from humble shepherd to anointed king tests the limits of faith, courage, and love-culminating in a battle for the soul of a kingdom.

Cast

  • Asim Chaudhry
  • Brandon Engman
  • Phil Wickham
  • Ashley Boettcher
  • Mick Wingert
  • Mark Whitten
  • Katie Bernstein
  • Lauren Daigle
  • Will de Renzy-Martin
  • Brent Mukai
Moviegoers are saying
This animated biblical musical about King David's complete story has audiences split between devoted families praising its faith-based storytelling and critics questioning everything from political implications to AI-generated backgrounds. While families with children consistently rave about the Cape Town studio's stunning animation and Phil Wickham's vocal performance, secular viewers find themselves distracted by debates over historical accuracy and the film's nearly 2-hour runtime.
Top Mentions
Heart-Pounding
Family-Friendly
Visually-Stunning
Faith-Based
Musical-Journey
Epic-Animation
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60
Aug 19, 2026

There’s plenty of brotherly betrayal, double-crossing and other juicy Bible stuff, but it’s let down rather by David’s woefully bland characterisation: pretty to look at, brave, and possessing the psychological depth of a daisy.

Metacritic review by Cath Clarke
Cath Clarke
The Guardian
40
Dec 19, 2025

David may be a towering figure of biblical lore, but this telling of a chapter of his story is not merely animated, it’s cartoonish.

Metacritic review by Kyle Smith
Kyle Smith
Wall Street Journal
75
Dec 19, 2025

A well-produced, visually impressive, character-driven fable about the man who would be king.

Metacritic review by Richard Roeper
Richard Roeper
RogerEbert.com

Frequently Asked Questions

Is DAVID (2025) family-friendly?
The movie has been rated as PG (Parental Guidance Suggested). It's generally considered a family-friendly movie.
How long is DAVID (2025)?
The movie is 1hr 30min long.
What's DAVID (2025) about?
From his mother's songs to his clash with Goliath, David's journey from humble shepherd to anointed king tests the limits of faith, courage, and love-culminating in a battle for the soul of a kingdom.
Who's the cast of DAVID (2025)?
  • Asim Chaudhry as King Achish
  • Brandon Engman as Young David
  • Phil Wickham as David
  • Ashley Boettcher as Teen Zeruiah
  • Mick Wingert as Zaydel, Crowd
  • Mark Whitten as Abishai
  • Katie Bernstein as Ahinoam
  • Lauren Daigle as Rebecca
  • Will de Renzy-Martin as Vaizatha, Crowd
  • Brent Mukai as Crowd
Who's the director behind DAVID (2025)?
Phil Cunningham and Brent Dawes directed DAVID (2025).
Who produced DAVID (2025)?
Jacqui Cunningham, Phil Cunningham and Tim Keller produced DAVID (2025).