Foster spiritual growth with these faith-friendly movie suggestions.
Movie Night: After you’ve watched one of the movies listed below, discuss these questions to go deeper.
Kid-Friendly Movies (also enjoyed by adults)
Breakthrough (2019)
American Christian drama film based on the Christian book, The Impossible, an account of true events about a St. Louis teenager, John Smith, a living miracle who slipped through the icy lake in 2015. John Smith is one of our featured HSL Explorers. <Watch trailer>
The Chosen (2019-2024)
Four-season series about the life of Jesus. A charismatic fisherman struggling with debt. A troubled woman wrestling with demons. A gifted accountant ostracized from his family and people. See how Jesus reaches each of these and more as He works His first miracles and embarks on His ministry to change the world. See Him through the eyes of those who knew Him. Available at www.PureFlix.com or via Stream the Series app. <Watch Season 1 trailer> <Watch Season 2 trailer> <Watch Season 3 trailer> <Watch Season 4 trailer>
Chronicles of Narnia (2005-2010)
Children adventure movies adapted from the books in C.S. Lewis’s fantasy series. C.S. Lewis is one of our featured historical Trailblazers.
#1 The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe (2005) Four kids travel through a wardrobe to the land of Narnia and learn of their destiny to free it with the guidance of a mystical lion. <Watch trailer>
#2 Prince Caspian (2008) The siblings return to Narnia, where they are enlisted to once again help ward off an evil king and restore the rightful heir to the land’s throne, Prince Caspian. <Watch trailer>
#3 The Voyage of the Dawn Treader (2010) The children return to Narnia with their cousin where they meet up with Prince Caspian for a trip across the sea aboard the royal ship The Dawn Treader. <Watch trailer>
God's Not Dead 4: We the People (2021)
Freedom of choice and Christian liberties are at stake when Reverend Dave stands with homeschooling families in opposition to local government. Four people testify in a landmark Congressional hearing that will determine the future of religious freedom and education for years to come. Is your town next? Available at www.PureFlix.com. <Watch trailer>
Heaven is for Real (2014)
Based on the #1 New York Times best-selling book, Heaven is for Real recounts the true story of a little boy who says he visited heaven during a near-death experience and tells his parents about things he couldn't possibly know. <Watch trailer>
The Lord of the Rings (2001-2003)
Epic fantasy adventure films based on the novel written by J.R.R. Tolkien.
#1 The Fellowship of the Ring (2001) A meek hobbit from the Shire and eight companions set out on a journey to destroy the powerful One Ring and save Middle-earth from Dark Lord Sauron. <Watch trailer>
#2 The Two Towers (2002) Frodo and Sam edge closer to Mordor with the help of Gollum while the divided fellowship makes a stand against Dark Lord Sauron’s new ally and his hordes of Isengard. <Watch trailer>
#3 The Return of the King (2003) Gandalf and Aragorn lead the World of Men against Sauron’s army to draw his gaze from Frodo and Sam as they approach Mount Doom with the One Ring. <Watch trailer>
Overcomer (2019)
American Christian drama film about a high school basketball coach who volunteers to coach a troubled teen in long-distance running. The film features Priscilla Shirer, one of our HSL Explorers. <Watch trailer>
Patterns of Evidence: Young Explorers (2018)
Five 45-minutes videos on the historical credibility of the Bible to strengthen your child’s belief in the Bible. Recommended for ages 7-15. Available at patternsofevidence.com. <Watch trailer>
Episode 1 The Adventure of Abraham’s Promise
Episode 2 The Search for the Amazing Rise of Joseph
Episode 3 The Case of Israelite Slaves and the Wicked Pharoah
Episode 4 The Hunt for the Ten Plagues and the Exodus from Egypt
Episode 5 The Mystery of Joshua and the Falling Walls of Jericho
The Pilgrim’s Progress (2019)
State-of-the art CGI animated film based on John Bunyan’s epic masterpiece and one of the most important stories of our faith. <Watch trailer>
Soul Surfer (2011)
American biographical drama film about a teenage girl and her life as a surfer after a shark unexpectedly attacks and bites off her left arm just below the shoulder. Based on the 2004 autobiography Soul Surfer: A True Story of Faith, Family, and Fighting to Get Back on the Board by Bethany Hamilton. <Watch trailer>
Young Adult Movies
The 7 Churches of Revelation (2021-2022)
Investigative French filmmaker Christophe Hanueur and global scholars examine the mysterious letters to the 7 Churches of Revelation, the roots of persecution in the 1st Century Church, and the connections to our lives today. Enjoy outstanding drone footage of these ancient areas in modern-day Turkey. Available at www.thinkingmanfilms.com
#1 Times of Fire (2021) investigates the first 3 churches: Ephesus, Smyrna and Pergamum. <Watch trailer>
#2 Times of Deception (2022) investigates the final 4 churches: Thyatira, Sardis, Philadelphia and Laodicea. <Watch trailer>
90 Minutes in Heaven (2015)
Based on the incredible true story of a man who is pronounced dead after a horrific car crash, only to come back to life an hour and a half later, claiming to have seen Heaven. <Watch trailer>
The Case for Christ (2017)
American Christian drama film about the true story of a self-declared atheist and reporter who spent two years researching how to disprove the existence of God, only to reach a different conclusion. <Watch trailer>
Courageous (2011)
When a tragedy strikes close to home, four police officers struggle with their faith and their roles as husbands and fathers. Together they make a decision that will change all of their lives. <Watch trailer>
Fireproof (2008)
In an attempt to save his marriage, a firefighter uses a 40-day experiment known as "The Love Dare." <Watch trailer>
God's Not Dead (2014)
Christian drama that follows an evangelical college student who holds tightly onto his faith after one professor tries to discredit his beliefs. Is God pre-scientific fiction, dead or alive? <Watch trailer>
God's Not Dead 2: HE'S SURELY ALIVE (2016)
Christian drama film about a high school history teacher who comes under fire and loses her job for answering a student’s questions about Jesus. <Watch trailer>
God's Not Dead 3: A Light in Darkness (2018)
Christian drama about a church destroyed, a congregation silenced, and a relationship shattered. Yet even in life’s darkest valleys, a small flame can light the way toward healing and hope. <Watch trailer>
God’s Purpose (2016)
An urban inspirational film about an arrogant, would-be news anchor who sets off a chain of fateful events and a quest for forgiveness after having a misguided affair with an alluring intern. The film features Priscilla Shirer, one of our HSL Explorers. <Watch trailer>
I Can Only Imagine (2018)
American Christian biological drama film about the unknown true story behind MercyMe’s beloved, chart topping song and a gripping reminder of the power of true forgiveness. The film features Priscilla Shirer, one of our HSL Explorers. <Watch trailer>
An Interview with God (2018)
Drama film about an up-and-coming journalist who finds his world and faith increasingly challenged when he’s granted the interview of a lifetime with someone who claims to be God. If you had the chance to ask God a question, what would it be? This movie can be used to complement the question paired with Chapter 1 of Luke on Day 1 of the curriculum. <Watch trailer>
Miracles from Heaven (2016)
Based on the incredible true story of a 10-year-old girl who is cured of an incurable disease after having a near-death experience. <Watch trailer>
Patterns of Evidence
Join Investigative filmmaker Timothy Mahoney as he looks for physical evidence of events, people and places written about in the Bible and shares biblical, geographical, and archaeological information pointing to the clues left behind. Available at patternsofevidence.com.
The Exodus (2015) Find out what the hard evidence really has to say about the foundational story of the Old Testament: The Exodus out of Egypt. This film has received numerous national and international film festival awards and was rated 5 stars on Netflix for three years. <Watch trailer>
The Moses Controversy (2019) Mahoney reveals the amazing new evidence connected to Moses’s ability to write the first books of the Bible. <Watch trailer>
Red Sea Miracle I & II (2020) Follow Mahoney as he retraces the steps of Moses and the Israelites and talks with experts from all sides of the debate about the lost sea of the Exodus. Do and can miracles happen today? Are they real or needed? <Watch part 1 trailer> <Watch part 2 trailer>\
Journey to Mount Sinai I & II (2022-2023) Follow the Israelite's journey from the parting of the sea to Mount Sinai as Mahoney looks for clues as to the real location of Mount Sinai. <Watch part 1 trailer> <Watch part 2 trailer>
War Room (2015)
Faith-based drama about a seemingly perfect family looking to fix their problems with the help of Miss Clara, an older and wiser woman. The film features Priscilla Shirer, one of our HSL Explorers. <Watch trailer>