Underplayed Gems

David (2025)

David poster
Directed by
Brent Dawes
Country
South Africa, United States
Runtime
1h 55m
Rated
PG
Rating
8.0 of 10 from 167 voters
Elsewhere
IMDb
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How it feels

This animated musical tells the story of David, a young shepherd who rises to become king of Israel. He faces the giant Goliath and shows his people that true strength comes from faith.

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What happens

David is a 2025 animated musical biblical drama film featuring David from the Book of Samuel in the Old Testament. The film stars Phil Wickham, Brandon Engman, Asim Chaudhry, Miri Mesika, Mick Wingert, Will de Renzy-Martin, and Lauren Daigle. It is a follow-up to the five-part television miniseries Young David and tells the story of a young Israelite shepherd, poet and warrior who is predestined to become the new King of Israel. He embarks on a journey from beyond the shadow of an evil Philistine giant named Goliath to prove to his people that true power lies not in a kingship but in faith and freedom. David was released in theaters in the United States on December 19, 2025, by Angel Studios. The film received mostly positive reviews from critics and grossed $87.5 million, with more releases scheduled for international markets in 2026. It was added to Netflix on June 3, 2026, and by June 5 was the streaming platform's top film in the United States. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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