Christian Balehasn’t been seen in live-action since 2022’sThe Pale Blue Eye, the mystery thriller streaming on Netflix, but one of the star’s older and more controversial projects has stumbled into a run of streaming success. Bale stars alongsideJoel Edgerton(Dark Matter) andSigourney Weaver(Avatar) inExodus: Gods and Kings, the 2014 historical epic following Moses, the defiant leader who rises against Pharaoh Ramses II to help six hundred thousand slaves escape Egypt.Exodus: Gods and Kingsis streaming on Rakuten TV globally, where it’s one of the most popular movies in several countries such as Iceland and Azerbaijan. The film was panned by critics and audiences, earning scores of 29% and 35% onRotten Tomatoes, and it grossed $268 million at the box office against a hefty $140 million budget.
Exodus: Gods and Kingsis, unfortunately, not streaming in America, but the film can be rented onPrime Videofor the low price of $3.79. To prepare to play Moses inExodus: Gods and Kings, Christian Bale read the first five books of the Bible and even dipped into the Quran. The film was directed byRidley Scott, who once told Access Hollywood that the final cut was over four hours before being trimmed down to two and a half hours. Scott dedicated the film to his late brother, who took his own life in 2012.Exodus: Gods and Kingscame just before Scott helmed one of the most iconic movies in his career,The Martian. The space epic starringMatt Damonis currently streaming on HBO Max. Scott most recently returned to the arena when he directedGladiator II, the legacy sequel to theRussell Crowe-led Oscar-winner.
What’s Next for Christian Bale?
The 51-year-old Batman star will next be seen inThe Bride, the horror thriller fromMaggie Gyllenhaalthat also starsJake GyllenhaalandPenélope Cruz. Bale is also in the middle of filming Madden, the football biopic that will see him step into the shoes of former Raiders owner Al Davis. Bale will star oppositeNicolas Cagein the film, who has been tasked with playing the legendary John Madden. Another of Bale’s most recent roles came from playing Gorr the God Butcher in the MCU’s critically panned fourth Thor movie,Love and Thunder.
Exodus: Gods and Kingsis one of the most popular movies on streaming. Stay tuned to Collider for more streaming updates and coverage of Bale’s future projects.
Exodus: Gods and Kings
