Took my daughters to go see King of Kings (now streaming on Angel) last Easter Season in the theatre. It was good.
I wondered if it would show St. Peter slicing off the Roman Soldier’s ear. It does, but you never actually see the detached ear. Jesus bends down and picks up an imaginary ear and cups it until he places his cupped hand to the side of the man’s head.
I also wondered if they would include the words “Crucify Him! Crucify Him!” And it did. (My Wife hates when we say it during the Palm Sunday Liturgy of the Word : )
It also made sure to point out that Peter denies Christ by a charcoal fire.
Did it show Judas hanging himself? It shows Judas ashamed of what he had done, but I do not recall it gong much further than this.
It does show Jesus on the Cross, but never graphically shows Jesus being beaten, crowned with thorns, or any of the more violent aspects of Jesus’ crucifixion, but you do hear it (like an old Hitchcock film ; )
Just giving Parents an idea of what to expect. I think it is great for kids to learn what Easter is really about it. Small Children will remember the parts with the cat and the rest will go over their heads. I don’t think you have to worry about scarring your children with this movie. It is worth going to see.
For adults, I would recommend watching/re-watching The Passion of The Christ.