Nº 38 · Weekly Pick

His Only Son

Drama · Bible · 2023 · Directed by David Helling

4.5/51 review

“A quiet, serious retelling of Abraham and Isaac that treats the story with respect.”

Streaming on Angel Studios · Ages 12+

English: Level 1 · Slow and clear

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Sep 17, 2026

4.5/5

“A quiet, serious retelling of Abraham and Isaac that treats the story with respect.”

Best for:: Teens and adults, Bible study groups.
Skip it if:: Your kids are young. The central story is heavy, and the pace is slow.

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A quiet, serious retelling of Abraham and Isaac that treats the story with respect.

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Best for ages 12+

Violence: Moderate · 2/4
Language: None · 0/4
Scary or intense scenes: Moderate · 2/4
Mature themes: Moderate · 2/4

Good conversation starter about: Trust, obedience and the hardest questions in Genesis.

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