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David
A luminous, hand-painted biblical musical where a shepherd's quiet courage glows against vast skies and towering armies. Faith feels like a single smooth stone, small and weightless in the palm, then enormous once it is released.
David
David

"A giant musical event."

14 December 2025 United States of America 109 min 8.0 (204)

Director: Phil Cunningham, Brent Dawes

Cast: Brandon Engman, Brian Stivale, Shahar Taboch, Aaron Tavaler, Hector

Drama Animation History Family Adventure Faith and trust in God Humility versus power Loyalty and integrity Music and worship Family and belonging
Budget: $60,900,000
Box Office: $85,865,995

David — Characters & Cast

Character Analysis

David

Brandon Engman (young), Phil Wickham (adult)

Archetype: Chosen hero Key Trait: Steadfast humility

Motivation

To protect those he loves and to stay faithful to God.

Character Arc

He grows from an innocent shepherd boy into a warrior and a man tested by exile. He ends as one who understands that power belongs to God.

Samuel

Brian Stivale

Archetype: Mentor / prophet Key Trait: Prophetic authority

Motivation

To carry out God's choice of the next king.

Character Arc

He anoints David and sets the film's story in motion. He also frames the trials David must face.

Saul

Not confirmed in the research

Archetype: Fallen king / antagonist Key Trait: Desperate insecurity

Motivation

To keep power and defeat any rival.

Character Arc

Rejected by God, he turns from troubled king to David's pursuer. He is consumed by fear of losing the throne.

Cast

Brandon Engman as Young David (voice)
Brian Stivale as Samuel (voice)
Shahar Taboch as Ozem (voice)
Aaron Tavaler as Nethanel (voice)
Hector as Jesse (voice)
Miri Mesika as Nitzevet (voice)
Jack Wagman as Abinadab (voice)
Jonathan Shaboo as Eliab (voice)
Sloan Lucas Muldown as Young Zeruiah (voice)
Mike Ciporkin as Scout (voice)
Katie Bernstein as Ahinoam (voice)
Lauren Daigle as Rebecca (voice)
Mark Jacobson as Jonathan (voice)
Nitzan Sitzer as Short Scribe
Adam Meir as Tall Scribe

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