Lydia and the Mist Rider vs The King of Kings

The King of Kings has the higher audience score (8.6/10 against 7/10 for Lydia and the Mist Rider). Lydia and the Mist Rider is the shorter watch at 1h 20m compared with 1h 44m. The King of Kings is the older of the two (2025 against 2026). Both are animation, family movies, so they suit a similar mood.

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Lydia and the Mist RiderThe King of Kings
Audience score★ 7.0/10★ 8.6/10
Year20262025
Length1h 20m1h 44m
GenresAnimation, FamilyAdventure, Animation, Drama, Family, Fantasy
Country––
DirectorEmilie Rosas, Nancy Florence SavardJang Seong-ho
Main castAnna Hopkins, Sophie Nélisse, Mark Camacho, Kathleen Fee, Angela GaluppoFred Tatasciore, Jim Cummings, James Arnold Taylor, Dee Bradley Baker, Oscar Isaac

Synopsis

Lydia and the Mist Rider

When her older brother Thaddeus is mysteriously kidnapped by the Spellbinder, 11-year-old Lydia sets off to find him in the Misty Sea. Picked up by the crew of a flying ship, the Dolphin, Lydia becomes the apprentice of Ambrosia, a Stargazer. Ambrosia is trying to find other children who have disappeared, including her own son. Determined to solve the mystery, Lydia must learn stargazing magic and ready herself to confront the Spellbinder.

The King of Kings

Charles Dickens tells his young son Walter the greatest story ever told, and what begins as a bedtime tale becomes a life-changing journey. Through vivid imagination, the boy walks alongside Jesus, witnessing His miracles, facing His trials, and understanding His ultimate sacrifice.

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