The film begins with Moses (Christian Bale), raised as a prince in the Egyptian royal family, discovering his true Israelite heritage. After witnessing the mistreatment of his people, Moses is banished from Egypt by his adoptive brother, Pharaoh Ramses II (Joel Edgerton).
While living in exile, Moses encounters a burning bush, where God reveals Himself and instructs Moses to return to Egypt to free the Hebrew slaves. Moses, initially reluctant, accepts his destiny as a leader and prophet. He demands Ramses to release the Hebrews, warning of divine consequences if he refuses.
When Ramses rejects Moses’ demands, a series of plagues are unleashed upon Egypt, including the Nile turning to blood, frogs, lice, and more. Despite witnessing the devastation, Ramses remains defiant. The final and most devastating plague involves the death of the firstborn sons, including Ramses’ own son.
In the climactic scene, Moses leads the Israelites out of Egypt as they cross the parted Red Sea. Ramses, realizing the error of his ways too late, attempts to pursue them with his army. However, the sea closes in on the Egyptian army, drowning them.
The film concludes with Moses leading the Israelites to the edge of the Promised Land. As Moses views the land from afar, he dies, passing the leadership to Joshua (Aaron Paul).
“Exodus: Gods and Kings” received mixed reviews, with praise for its visual effects and criticism for its deviations from the biblical narrative. The film explores themes of faith, leadership, and the consequences of power.