Maybe “Netflix” isn’t synonymous with “Christian films” in your family.
It’s not in mine, both. I subscribe to Netflix for its unique content material and its numerous lineup of choices. I can catch an episode of Seinfeld, watch a documentary about elephants, after which chill on the sofa as my youngsters get pleasure from Paddington – all on the identical platform.
However Netflix additionally has an honest lineup of faith-based titles. (For those who’re wanting dozens upon dozens of Christian titles, you’ll must look elsewhere.)
Netflix provides a faith-based musical, a Bible-based collection, and a movie starring Dennis Quaid. It additionally provides a documentary a couple of legendary kids’s tv host.
Listed here are the seven greatest Christian films on Netflix:
A Week Away
A teenage boy from a damaged house discovers religion and romance at a Christian summer time camp. This toe-tapping, faith-based musical has the catchy, Disney-like music and dance strikes that youngsters and teenagers love – however optimistic messages that mother and pa can embrace. It stars Kevin Quinn (Bunk’d) and Bailee Madison (Bridge to Terabithia). It options unique music together with contemporary takes on Christian hits from the previous. TV-PG. Messages/classes: second probabilities, love, forgiveness, and salvation.
The Chosen
A various group of women and men depart their lives behind as a way to observe a person who performs miracles. Netflix homes the primary season of The Chosen, the worldwide sensation that follows the story of Jesus and His disciples. Among the many episodes is one in all my favorites: Season 1, Episode 6, which spotlights the paralytic who was lowered by means of the roof. Dallas Jenkins is the collection’ creator and director. Rated TV-14. Messages/classes: redemption, forgiveness, love, sacrifice, and salvation.
Blue Miracle
A washed-up fisherman companions with a cash-strapped orphanage to attempt to reserve it from closure. The catch? It would require profitable the world’s greatest fishing event. The movie is predicated on the true story of the Casa Hogar Orphanage in Cabo San Lucas, which yearly hosts the Bisbee’s Black & Blue Fishing Event. It stars Dennis Quaid (I Can Solely Think about, The Rookie) and Jimmy Gonzales (Godzilla: King of the Monsters, The Case for Christ). Rated TV-PG for concern and minor language. Messages/classes: sacrifice, fatherhood, second probabilities, and resisting temptation.
The Resurrection of Gavin Stone
A washed-up actor performs neighborhood service at a megachurch and pretends to be a Christian as a way to land a job within the annual Easter play. This faith-based comedy/drama stars Brett Dalton (Brokers of S.H.I.E.L.D.) within the lead function and Anjelah Johnson-Reyes (I Nonetheless Imagine) as his romantic curiosity. It was directed by Dallas Jenkins. (The movie’s underperformance on the field workplace led to Jenkins attempting one thing totally different, which resulted in The Chosen.) It’s one of many funniest faith-based comedies ever made. Rated PG for thematic parts, together with a crucifixion picture. Messages/classes: second probabilities, redemption, and salvation.
Little Boy
A 7-year-old boy is impressed to imagine his father will return from World Conflict II after listening to a priest ship a sermon on Jesus’ phrases in Matthew 17:20 (“If in case you have religion as small as a mustard seed …”). It was made by the identical firm (Metanoia Movies) that produced the inspiring film Bella. It stars Oscar nominees Emily Watson (The E-book Thief, Conflict Horse) and Tom Wilkinson (Batman Begins, John Adams). Rated PG-13 for some thematic parts, together with violence. Messages/classes: religion, love, friendship, and standing up for what’s proper.
Forgiven
A determined armed man barricades himself inside a church and holds the pastor and his household hostage. One of many hostages — the pastor’s daughter — is decided to see the hostage reworked by the love of Christ. Forgiven stars Jenn Gotzon Chandler (Nixon, Farmer and The Belle: Saving Santaland) because the pastor’s daughter and Kevin Sorbo (Left Behind: Rise of the Antichrist) as a police lieutenant. TV-14. Messages/classes: forgiveness, salvation, love, and salvation.
Received’t You Be My Neighbor?
An ordained minister launches a tv program as a way to educate the nation’s kids about kindness. The documentary tells the true life story of Fred Rogers of Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood, which ran from 1968 by means of 2001 and taught kids they have been particular and cherished. He was a graduate of Pittsburgh Theological Seminary. “Fred’s theology was, ‘Love your neighbor as your self,’” a buddy says. Rated PG-13 for some thematic parts and language. It additionally features a dialogue about homosexuality. Messages/classes: kindness, love, and sacrifice.
As of April 21, 2023
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Michael Foust has coated the intersection of religion and information for 20 years. His tales have appeared in Baptist Press, Christianity Right this moment, The Christian Post, the Leaf-Chronicle, the Toronto Star and the Knoxville Information-Sentinel.
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