At Jesus' Side (2008): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2008, At Jesus' Side is a drama, family and animation film directed by William R. Kowalchuk Jr., running about 82 minutes. “A journey of love and forgiveness.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. AT JESUS’ SIDE is an animated family feature about the last week of Jesus’ life through the Resurrection, as seen through the eyes of a little pack of outcast animals. Our hero, Jericho, is a vagabond street dog who befriends Jesus and follows him throughout the week. Jericho hates humans, so when Jesus is kind to him, it’s the biggest surprise of his life. We see him turn from fear and anger to love and grace when he learns how to forgive a man who hurt him in the past. After Jesus’ arrest at Gethsemane, Jericho rallies an epic charge of animal friends to try to save Jesus from his fate. Jericho’s grief at the Crucifixion becomes joyous celebration at witnessing the Resurrection, the greatest miracle of the Christian faith. No one was there to see it. So of course, the story has never been told.

Who’s in it. At Jesus' Side stars Lucas Grabeel as Jericho (Voice), Roma Downey as Petra (Voice), Kathleen Barr as Maya / Dim Sum / Mother Mary (voice) and Lee Tockar as Miguel (voice), among others.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch At Jesus' Side page.

If you liked it. Fans of At Jesus' Side tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.