The Brother of Jared
Synopsis
Mahonri, the brother of Jared, is a righteous man in wicked Babel. After the tower of Babel is destroyed and the language of the people is confused, the Lord shows Mahonri how to build barges to carry the righteous across the sea to the Promised Land. When the brother of Jared asks the Lord to touch stones to light the barges, his faith is so strong that he receives a great revelation.
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Ray Porter
Mahonri (voice)
Erik Maylie
Jared (voice)
Vicki Eccel
Sarah (voice)
Matthew Best
Pagag (voice)
Terri Purles
Daughter (voice)
David Jensen
Levi (voice)
Spencer Ashby
Seth (voice)
Ruth Hale
Woman (voice)
Jeff Olson
Honey Merchant (voice)
Bryce Spencer
Additional Voices (voice)
Ivan Crosland
Jesus / Additional Voices (voice)
John A. Nicolaysen
Additional Voices (voice)
Jared Davis
Additional Voices (voice)
Leo Ware
Additional Voices (voice)
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1990
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Richard Rich
- Screenplay & Story
- Orson Scott Card
- Original Score
- Lex de Azevedo
- Original Title
- The Brother of Jared
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 30m
- Production Studios
- The Living Scriptures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Richard Rich
Orson Scott Card
Lex de Azevedo
Department Leadership Roster
Orson Scott Card
Writer
Richard Rich
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Brother of Jared
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What is The Brother of Jared about?
Mahonri, the brother of Jared, is a righteous man in wicked Babel. After the tower of Babel is destroyed and the language of the people is confused, the Lord shows Mahonri how to build barges to carry the righteous across the sea to the Promised Land. When the brother of Jared asks the Lord to touch stones to light the barges, his faith is so strong that he receives a great revelation.
Who directed The Brother of Jared?
The Brother of Jared was directed by Richard Rich.
Who stars in The Brother of Jared?
The principal cast of The Brother of Jared includes Ray Porter, Erik Maylie, Vicki Eccel, Matthew Best, Terri Purles.
When was The Brother of Jared released and how long is it?
The Brother of Jared was released in 1990 with a total runtime of 30m.
Who composed the musical score for The Brother of Jared?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Brother of Jared was composed by Lex de Azevedo.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Brother of Jared?
The Brother of Jared holds official age classifications: US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).