The Prince of Egypt

The Prince of Egypt is currently streaming in Australia on BINGE and Foxtel Now, and it uses the format for more than just a visual hook. The runtime earns every minute, with nothing here that feels like padding. Its 7/10 TMDB score, built from 4,346 ratings, reflects a title that consistently delivers. The visual style is immediately recognisable, but the writing is what keeps you watching. There is no real reason to keep putting it off — it is right there on BINGE.

Whatever else is competing for your attention this week, The Prince of Egypt is worth clearing space for. The look of The Prince of Egypt gets people in the door, but the writing is what keeps them there. The strong bond between two Royal Egyptian brothers is challenged when their chosen responsibilities set them at odds, with extraordinary consequences. Val Kilmer and Ralph Fiennes bring more to it than the format typically demands. It hit screens in 1998. What makes The Prince of Egypt more than a curiosity is writing that would hold up in any format. It delivers reliably on what it promises, which is more than most of its competition manages.

The Prince of Egypt belongs on any best-of list regardless of format. It rewards viewers regardless of what else is in their watch history. Short enough to finish in one sitting, substantial enough to feel satisfying. The writing operates at a level the format's reputation does not fully prepare you for. Adult animation that actually works for adults.