Joseph: King of Dreams

If you want animation that is not just for kids, Joseph: King of Dreams is available in the US on Wonder Project Amazon Channel right now. It says what it needs to say in one sitting, no filler. 1,078 viewers have already rated it on TMDB — the kind of consensus that does not happen by accident. Ben Affleck brings more to the role than the format usually demands. Start it on Wonder Project Amazon Channel whenever you need something guaranteed to land.

Whatever else is competing for your attention this week, Joseph: King of Dreams is worth clearing space for. The look of Joseph: King of Dreams gets people in the door, but the writing is what keeps them there. In this animated retelling of the story from the Bible's Book of Genesis, Joseph's gift of dream interpretation and his brilliantly colored coat inspires jealousy in his brothers. Every line from Ben Affleck and Mark Hamill lands with more craft than you'd expect. It hit screens in 2000. Joseph: King of Dreams uses the freedom of animation to tell stories live-action could not attempt. It delivers reliably on what it promises, which is more than most of its competition manages.

Joseph: King of Dreams belongs on any best-of list regardless of format. It stands on its own even without an obvious comparison point. It is a manageable watch, easy to fit into a single evening. The writing operates at a level the format's reputation does not fully prepare you for. Adult animation that actually works for adults.