Kahlil Gibran's The Prophet.

Name: Kahlil Gibran's The Prophet
Genre: Animation, Drama, Fantasy
Released: 2015-08-07
Duration: 85 min
Cast: Liam Neeson, Salma Hayek, John Krasinski, Frank Langella, Alfred Molina

Ideas can take many shapes.

A spirited young girl befriends an artist and poet preparing to leave the town where he has been confined. His conversations unfold into varied animated visions about freedom, work, love, and the connections between people.

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Why it’s a little special

A collection of striking animation styles introduces philosophical questions that older children and adults can explore together afterward.

BEFORE YOU PRESS PLAY

Know the story.
Know your little people.

Parental guidance suggested

US film rating

Political repression, imprisonment, threats of execution, grief, and sensual imagery. The meditative pace and abstract ideas are more demanding than a conventional family cartoon.

Our notes are a starting point, not an age recommendation. G and PG films can still include intense moments. You know your family best.

BEHIND THE SCENES

The little details.

Directed by: Roger Allers
Starring: Liam Neeson, Salma Hayek, John Krasinski, Frank Langella, Alfred Molina, Quvenzhané Wallis, Loreto Peralta, John Kassir
Release date: August 7, 2015
Runtime: 85 minutes
Genre: Animation, Drama, Fantasy
Studio: GKIDS
Language: English

LIGHTS DOWN. SNACKS READY.

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