So, you’re playing with the big boys now. Translation: The days of watching “The Prince of Egypt” (1998) on VHS in your parents’ basement are long over.
But just because you’re an adult (and that VHS tape has disintegrated) doesn’t mean you have to give up watching this animated musical classic.
For those in need of a refresher, “The Prince of Egypt” is a gorgeous retelling of the Passover story from Exodus. With songs composed by Hans Zimmer and lyrics written by Stephen Schwartz, the movie follows Moses (Val Kilmer) from the banks of the Nile River, to his childhood with brother Rameses (Ralph Fiennes) in the palace of the Egyptian pharaoh’s palace.
But when Moses meets Miriam (Sandra Bullock) and Aaron (Jeff Goldblum) and learns he is their sibling and a Hebrew, not just a prince of Egypt, he goes on a journey to understand who he really is. The result is that Moses becomes the prophet he is meant to be — leading the Hebrew slaves to freedom out of Egypt.
A Humble Request: Hey Alma's content is free because we believe everybody deserves to be a part of our radically inclusive Jewish community. Reader donations help us do that. Will you give what you can to keep Hey Alma open to all? (It's a mitzvah, ya know.)
All that to say, “The Prince of Egypt” is still essential Passover viewing. Here’s how you can stream “The Prince of Egypt”:
Rent or buy on Fandango at Home
Rent or buy on Google Play Movies
Plus, get yourself some “Prince of Egypt”-themed merch, courtesy of Hey Alma.
Happy watching, and chag Passover sameach!
