---
title: "Exodus: Gods and Kings"
year: 2014
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/exodus-gods-and-kings-2014"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 147441
imdb_id: "tt1528100"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 150
community_rating: 5.9
vote_count: 4880
content_rating: "PG-13"
---

# Exodus: Gods and Kings (2014) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/exodus-gods-and-kings-2014

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The film Exodus: Gods and Kings is a 2014 epic retelling of a biblical story. The story revolves around a defiant leader who rises up against an Egyptian Pharaoh, setting a large group of people on a journey of escape from Egypt. This journey is marked by a cycle of deadly plagues. The film is directed by Ridley Scott and falls under the genres of adventure, drama, and action. It features a PG-13 rating and has a runtime of 2 hours and 30 minutes. The film's plot involves a monumental journey of escape from Egypt, with the protagonist chosen to change the world.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Moses leads 400,000 slaves on a daring escape from Pharaoh's Egypt."

### Why Watch
- Impressive digital visuals
- Ambitious biblical storytelling
- Directed by Ridley Scott

### Caveats & Content Note
- Casting controversy over white actors
- Mixed critical reception
- Tone & Suitability: Rated PG‑13, suitable for teens but includes intense biblical war scenes.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: epic, dramatic, action-packed, historical

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | None | Fandango at Home Free | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Disney Plus | None | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | Disney Plus | None | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| **Australia (AU)** | Disney Plus | None | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Ridley Scott
- **Networks / Studios**: 20th Century Fox, TSG Entertainment, Chernin Entertainment

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Christian Bale** as *Moses*
- **Joel Edgerton** as *Ramses II*
- **Ben Kingsley** as *Nun*
- **John Turturro** as *Sethos I*
- **Aaron Paul** as *Joshua*
- **Golshifteh Farahani** as *Nefertari*
- **Ben Mendelsohn** as *Viceroy Hegep*
- **Sigourney Weaver** as *Tuja*
- **Hiam Abbass** as *Bithia*
- **María Valverde** as *Séfora*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Who directed Exodus: Gods and Kings?
The film was directed by Ridley Scott.

### Q: What is the film’s MPAA rating?
It is rated PG‑13.

### Q: What genres describe the movie?
It is classified as adventure, drama, and action.

### Q: When was the film released in the United States?
It opened on December 12, 2014 in the US.

### Q: What is the central storyline?
Moses defies Pharaoh Ramses and leads hundreds of thousands of slaves on an escape from Egypt amid plagues.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Exodus: Gods and Kings — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/147441)
- [Noah (2014 film)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Noah_(2014_film))
- ['Exodus: Gods and Kings' Movie Review](http://www.rollingstone.com/movies/movie-reviews/exodus-gods-and-kings-255608/)
- [Exodus: Gods and Kings review – biblical epic drowned by its dra…](https://www.theguardian.com/film/2014/dec/28/exodus-gods-and-kings-review-drowned-dramatic-failings)
- [Exodus: Gods and Kings (2014) | FilmTotaal](https://www.filmtotaal.nl/film/25831)
- [Exodus: Gods and Kings (Film, 2014) - MovieMeter.nl](https://www.moviemeter.nl/film/97090)

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