Built Upon the Rock
Synopsis
Jesus is asked to judge an inheritance dispute, but instead He uses this conflict to affirm the eternal ideals of His Beatitudes taught in the Sermon on the Mount. Jesus teaches the wronged brother to forgive and love his brother. All who follow Jesus must learn that what we own has little to do with who we are. Important ideals of stewardship and preparedness are emphasized through the parable of the House Built on Rock.
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Top Cast
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Ivan Crosland
Jesus (voice)
Erin Kelly
Wine Merchant's Son / Foolish Man's Wife (voice)
Ray Porter
Sahara (voice)
Stephen Donowho
Thomas (voice)
Bill Berkeley
Gideon / Josiah (voice)
Simon Mason
Steward / Foolish Man (voice)
Brenner Lee
Wine Merchant (voice)
Mark Hunt
Lawyer / Vineyard Owner / Wise Man (voice)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Richard Rich
- Screenplay & Story
- Brian Nissen
- Original Score
- Kurt Bestor
- Original Title
- Built Upon the Rock
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 30m
- Production Studios
- NEST Family Entertainment, Animated Bible Stories, Rich Animation Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Richard Rich
Brian Nissen
Kurt Bestor
James Koford
Jared F. Brown, Ernest Z. Frausto, Richard Rich, Seldon O. Young
Department Leadership Roster
James Koford
Editor
Brian Nissen
Writer
Kurt Bestor
Original Music Composer
Jared F. Brown
Producer
Richard Rich
Director
Richard Rich
Producer
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.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Built Upon the Rock
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What is Built Upon the Rock about?
Jesus is asked to judge an inheritance dispute, but instead He uses this conflict to affirm the eternal ideals of His Beatitudes taught in the Sermon on the Mount. Jesus teaches the wronged brother to forgive and love his brother. All who follow Jesus must learn that what we own has little to do with who we are. Important ideals of stewardship and preparedness are emphasized through the parable of the House Built on Rock.
Who directed Built Upon the Rock?
Built Upon the Rock was directed by Richard Rich.
Who stars in Built Upon the Rock?
The principal cast of Built Upon the Rock includes Ivan Crosland, Erin Kelly, Ray Porter, Stephen Donowho, Bill Berkeley.
When was Built Upon the Rock released and how long is it?
Built Upon the Rock was released in 2004 with a total runtime of 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Built Upon the Rock?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Built Upon the Rock was composed by Kurt Bestor.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Built Upon the Rock?
Built Upon the Rock holds official age classifications: US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).