Light of the World vs The Five Pennies
Light of the World has the higher audience score (8.3/10 against 6.7/10 for The Five Pennies). Light of the World is the shorter watch at 1h 24m compared with 1h 57m. The Five Pennies is the older of the two (1959 against 2025). Both are drama, music movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Light of the World
The Five Pennies| Light of the World | The Five Pennies | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 8.3/10 | ★ 6.7/10 |
| Year | 2025 | 1959 |
| Length | 1h 24m | 1h 57m |
| Genres | Animation, Drama, Fantasy, Music | Drama, Music |
| Country | United States of America | – |
| Director | John J. Schafer, Tom Bancroft | Melville Shavelson |
| Main cast | Jesse Inocalla, David Kaye, Colin Murdock, Vincent Tong, Tim Heidecker | Tuesday Weld, Danny Kaye, Barbara Bel Geddes, Louis Armstrong, Harry Guardino |
Synopsis
Light of the World
It's 30 AD and everyone is expectantly awaiting the coming Messiah. While Jesus isn't exactly what they imagined, there is something special about this man. Soon, John, James, Andrew, Peter, and others begin to follow Jesus on an unexpected adventure. This beautifully animated story of Jesus is told through the eyes of his beloved young friend, the Apostle John.
The Five Pennies
Dixieland cornetist Red Nichols runs into opposition to his sound, but breaks through to success. He marries a warm, patient woman and even finds time to raise a family. Then tragedy strikes when their daughter contracts polio.
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