Bilal: A New Breed of Hero (2015)

Bilal: A New Breed of Hero (2015) is an animated action-adventure that follows a young boy torn from his home and forced into a brutal world of slavery, corruption and spectacle. As Bilal fights to survive and protect his sister, he discovers a courage and moral clarity that turns him from victim into leader. Inspired by true events, the film traces his journey to raise his voice against injustice and to change the course of his people’s fate. Watching this film you’ll experience a sweeping, cinematic tale: fast-paced action and desert-set battles, intimate scenes of hardship and hope, and quiet moments of personal conviction. The animation emphasizes epic landscapes and dynamic fight sequences while also lingering on facial expressions and small human gestures, so the story feels both grand and deeply personal. A stirring score and dramatic pacing amplify the emotional highs and lows — from anger and loss to defiance and inspiration. The movie explores themes of freedom, dignity, equality and the power of one voice to challenge entrenched power. It’s both an adventure and a character study: you’ll root for Bilal as he transforms, wrestle with the moral choices around him, and come away with a sense of uplift and reflection. Ideal for viewers who like heroic origin stories with heart, social conscience, and visually bold animation.

Actors: Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje, Ian McShane, China Anne McClain

Directors: Khurram H. Alavi, Ayman Jamal

Runtime: 105 min

Genres: Action, Adventure, Animation

52 /100 7.6 /10 6.4 /10