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Prince Of Egypt

What is prince of egypt?

· James MacDonald

Key facts

title The Prince of Egypt[3]
year 1998[3]
type American animated musical drama film[3]
directors Brenda Chapman, Steve Hickner, and Simon Wells[3]
runtime 1h 39m[4]

The Prince of Egypt is a 1998 American animated musical film based on the biblical story of Moses and the Book of Exodus.

Context

The film retells the story of Moses, from his upbringing as an Egyptian prince to leading the Hebrews to freedom [3]. It grossed approximately $218 million worldwide [1].

Documented claims

  • The film was DreamWorks Animation’s first traditionally animated film. [3]
  • It won one Oscar for Best Original Song, “When You Believe.” [2]

Questions and answers

When was The Prince of Egypt released?

The film was released in 1998 [3].

What is the film about?

It follows Moses’ journey from a prince of Egypt to a leader who guides the Hebrews out of slavery [3].

Did the film win any awards?

Yes, it won an Academy Award for Best Original Song for “When You Believe” [2].

Sources

  1. The Prince of Egypt (1998) - Trivia — imdb.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  2. 11 Things You Didn't Know About 'The Prince of Egypt' — kveller.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  3. The Prince of Egypt: Fact vs Fiction — vocal.media (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  4. The Prince of Egypt — en.wikipedia.org (retrieved August 3, 2026)

Sources last checked August 3, 2026. · More in Entertainment