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A true story of how God turns one man's hurt, frustration, and emptiness into hope, faith, and victory to inspire many to be the winners they were born to be. Director Frans Cronjé Stars Greg Kriek Leoné Pienaar Marie Cronjé
When a pastor is shaken by the visible faith of a street corner preacher, he is reminded that true belief always requires action. His response ignites a journey that impacts everyone it touches in ways that only God could orchestrate. Director Jon Gunn Stars Mira Sorvino Sean Astin Alexa PenaVega. 8. Fireproof.
Movies inspired by authentic stories about faith in God contains mostly real stories, where each story was a small or bigger part of someone's real life... This list also contains movies inspired by novels, movies inspired by Bible stories and movies inspired by people who believe in God. Enjoy!
- 8 'Ben-Hur'
- 7 'The Tree of Life'
- 6 'The Boy Who Harnessed The Wind'
- 5 'Calvary'
- 4 'Women Talking'
- 3 'First Reformed'
- 2 'Mass'
- 1 'The Passion of Joan of Arc'
Rotten Tomatoes Score: 85%
One of the most spectacular period movies on record, The Best Years of Our Lives helmer William Wyler's astounding epic is based on the most popular Christian novel of the 19th century: Lew Wallace's Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ. The story follows a wrongly convicted and enslaved Jewish noble whose adventures parallel, and even intertwine, with the story of Jesus. Featuring Charlton Heston's best performance, Ben-Hur won a record 11 Oscars (only matched by Titanic and The Lord of the Rings:...
Rotten Tomatoes Score: 84%
Director Terrence Malick's Tree of Life is arguably one of the first and biggest mainstream films to deal with the concept of faith, pulling explicitly from the Bible, especially the Book of Job. The movie follows the adult Jack O'Brien, played by Sean Penn as he reflects on his childhood, his parents being played by Brad Pitt and Jessica Chastain. One of the most theologically profound aspects of this movie is the attention it gives to two opposing forces of humanity: the way of grace and th...
Rotten Tomatoes Score: 86%
Based on the true story of William Kamkwamba, The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind follows William (Maxwell Simba) as he is forced to drop out of school due to a famine that devastates his village. Despite having no formal education, William is motivated to find a solution to the issues affecting his community, especially the starvation and drought that endanger their way of life. He becomes passionate about using wind energy to power a water pump and irrigate the fields, giving a lifeline for his...
Rotten Tomatoes Score: 89%
Calvaryfollows the story of a sincere, yet imperfect priest seeking to minister to a town that is burdened by sin and doubt. After an anonymous source warns Father James will pay for the sins of other priests with his life, the weight of the problems of the town seems to grow, and it seems there is a limit to the reconciliation Father James is able to usher in. Brendan Gleesonplays the priest Father James perfectly. The film provides an interesting premise: rather than telling a story of a ba...
Rotten Tomatoes Score: 90%
Women Talking is just what it sounds like. The film centers around a conversation between female representatives of a Mennonite community in Bolivia who must decide together how to respond to a crisis in their community. Over a period of four years, the women have been attacked in the night by certain unknown men in their community. They have a small window of time when the men are away from the colony and the women must decide -- should they run, fight, or do nothing? This movie grapples wit...
Rotten Tomatoes Score: 94%
First Reformed deals with crises of faith. Ethan Hawke plays Father Toller, pastor of a historic church in upstate New York with a dying congregation. Amanda Seyfriedplays Mary, a pregnant woman worried about her husband, a man consumed by the thoughts that the earth will become uninhabitable for their child due to climate change. These characters come together, dealing with the weightiness of their personal lives, local politics, and a worldwide existential threat. The most marvelous thing a...
Rotten Tomatoes Score: 95%
Mass is the story of one conversation that takes place entirely in a church basement. Two sets of parents who are connected by tragedy meet in an attempt to heal from the deaths of both of their sons. And while the setting is simple, the movie deals with the incredibly heavy issues of blame, guilt, and reconciliation. The movie is the directorial debut of Fran Kranz (he played the pothead in Cabin in the Woods), who also wrote and directed. Reed Birney, Ann Dowd,Jason Isaacs, and Martha Plimp...
Rotten Tomatoes Score: 98%
A breathtaking triumph of the silent era, Carl Theodor Dreyer's masterpiece depicts the trial and execution of the eponymous defender of France who claimed to hear the voice of God. The film was released eight years after the Roman Catholic Church made Joan of Arc a patron saint. Stylistically, The Passion of Joan of Arc is the place where French Impressionism, German Expressionism and Soviet Montage meet. The director was famously meticulous in research surrounding the life and death of the...
- Torch Lighter Series. I do a lot of work in Children’s ministry. From the Bible Teacher at my local AWANA, a Sunday School teacher, and A summer VBS teacher, and we host Bible Studies in our home where I run a children’s Bible study at the same time.
- Soul Surfer. Bethany Hamilton is one of my favorite people. I love following her on social media and watching her raise her sons. But I discovered Bethany Hamilton when I took my daughters to watch Soul Surfer in the theaters.
- I’m Not Ashamed. I remember the exact moment I learned about the Columbine High School shooting. It was April 20th, 1999. I was working for my university radio station.
- I Am Potential. When I was a new mother, I took care of a little girl who was unable to speak. She had many difficulties with her life. However, she was always happy.
Discover the power of faith through the Best Christian Movies, a curated selection of inspiring and thought-provoking films.
Sep 18, 2023 · In this article, we present a handpicked selection of 20 Christian movies based on true stories that will leave you inspired and uplifted. Whether you’re seeking entertainment, spiritual growth, or a heartwarming experience, these films are guaranteed to immerse you in the power of true faith.
