The beauty of Netflix is that no matter what kind of film you're looking for, the streaming service has a massive variety in each different genre to choose from. Whether you're in the mood for something uplifting, a comedy that will leave you in stitches or a kid-friendly movie the whole family can enjoy together, Netflix has it. But sometimes, the best family-friendly movies are ones with larger meanings and themes about life and faith that we can all learn from. And there are plenty of Christian movies on Netflix to choose from if that's what you're looking for.
How do we keep going when times are difficult? We could all use a reminder that there is a plan for us, and movies are one of the most meaningful ways to take in lessons on life, love, faith and strength of character.
Here are the 20 best Christian movies on Netflix to watch—at all times of the year, but most especially as we start thinking about the approaching holiday season.
The Best Christian Movies on Netflix
"A Week Away"Netflix
1. A Week Away (2021)
A Week Away is a musical that follows troubled teenager Will Hawkins (Kevin Quinn), who has two choices after he has a run-in with the law: go to juvie or choose Christian summer camp. The latter option being more appealing, Will begrudgingly attends camp where he finds a surprising connection in the last place he expected to open his heart to love. The movie also stars Bailee Madison.
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"Blue Miracle"Netflix
2. Blue Miracle (2021)
Starring Jimmy Gonzales, Dennis Quaid and Anthony Gonzalez, Blue Miracle is the true story about a guardian and his kids finding an unlikely partnership with a boat captain in order to win a fishing competition and save their boys-only orphanage in Mexico. Perhaps you can find faith even out on the water.
"Come Sunday"Netflix
3. Come Sunday (2018)
Based on real life, Come Sunday tells the story of Carlton Pearson, an internationally renowned pastor who makes headlines when he begins to question church doctrine and, ultimately, his faith.
"The Hill"Briarcliff Entertainment
4. The Hill (2023)
Based on a true story, The Hill stars Colin Ford as baseball player Rickey Hill, who chases his dreams of playing in the major leagues while overcoming a degenerative spinal disease. This heartwarming faith-based film can inspire us to stay the course when others are telling us to quit. Angelo Pizzo, who wrote Hoosiers and Rudy, penned the script with Scott Marshall Smith. Dennis Quaid co-stars as Hill's father.
"Notes for My Son"Netflix
5. Notes for My Son (2020)
In this heartwarming but also darkly funny movie Notes for My Son, a woman dying of cancer decides to leave behind a journal of different musings about life (and death) for her toddler-aged son to read after she's gone.
"The Forge"Sony Pictures Releasing
6. The Forge (2024)
Brothers Alex and Stephen Kendrick's ninth movie is a spinoff to their 2015 drama film War Room. The Forge follows Isaiah Wright (Aspen Kennedy), a high school graduate who is unemployed and spends most of his time playing video games. His single mother Cynthia (Priscilla Shirer) threatens to kick him out of the house if he doesn't try to find a job. When Isaiah reluctantly applies for a job at Moore Fitness, he discovers an unexpected mentor in the president of the company (Cameron Arnett). The Forge is an inspiring story about a boy's journey to becoming a man, with faith-based teachings at its core.
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"The Star"Sony Pictures Releasing
7. The Star (2017)
The Star is an animated comedy film that retells the Nativity story from the perspective of the animals. With a powerhouse voice cast including Steven Yeun, Keegan-Michael Key, Aidy Bryant, Tyler Perry, Ving Rhames, Tracy Morgan and Oprah Winfrey, this one is fun for the whole family and is a great pick for the Christmas season.
"Penguin Bloom"Netflix
8. Penguin Bloom (2020)
Based on a true story, a mother finds an unlikely way to cope with the aftermath of a life-changing incident when an injured magpie needs her to nurse it back to health. It ends up changing not only her life, but the lives of her family as well.
"Walk. Ride. Rodeo."Netflix
9. Walk. Ride. Rodeo. (2019)
Based on a true story, a teenage rodeo star becomes paraplegic after a devastating fall, but despite her spinal cord injury, still vows to get back on her horse and compete again.
"Miracles from Heaven"Sony Pictures Releasing
10. Miracles from Heaven (2016)
This Christian drama stars Jennifer Garner as Christy Beam, a mother whose young daughter, Anna (Kylie Rogers), is diagnosed with an incurable stomach disorder. The situation causes Christy to question her faith. But when Anna has a near-death experience that unexpectedly cures her condition, Christy is forced to reexamine her relationship with God and the possibility of miracles. The film is based on the memoir of the same name by Christy Beam, who recounts the actual events in her book. Martin Henderson and Queen Latifah co-star.
"Good Sam"Netflix
11. Good Sam (2019)
An unexpected news story catches the attention of Kate Bradley (Tiya Sircar), a Channel 12 news reporter who decides to investigate a mysterious good samaritan who's been leaving $100,000 cash on the doorsteps of homes throughout Manhattan. Uncovering the secret identity of the good samaritan, a.k.a. Good Sam, might just challenge what Kate thought she knew.
"Voices of Fire"Netflix
12. Voices of Fire (2020)
Voices of Fire is a faith-based docuseries in which Bishop Ezekiel Williams teams up with singer/producer (and Williams' nephew!) Pharrell in order to create a gorgeous gospel choir that might just be a tad unconventional.
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"Rock My Heart"Netflix
13. Rock My Heart (2017)
A teenage girl born with a heart defect finds purpose in training and riding an unruly Stallion. With strong-willed faith and a belief in a higher purpose, this inexplicable bond between horse and girl may just be a miracle.
"Our Lady of San Juan, Four Centuries of Miracles"Chisco Films
14. Our Lady of San Juan, Four Centuries of Miracles (2020)
In Our Lady of San Juan, Four Centuries of Miracles, the Virgin Mary works a miracle on a girl in 1623 Mexico, later colliding with a family four centuries afterward who make a pilgrimage to Mexico for their child.
"The Two Popes"Netflix
15. The Two Popes (2019)
In a shocking and unprecedented move, in 2013 Pope Benedict XVI stepped down from the papacy and was replaced by Pope Francis, meaning that for the first time in centuries there were two living popes. In this Oscar-nominated fictionalization of an encounter between the two, Jonathan Pryce and Anthony Hopkins play the papal pair as they discuss the job, faith and, of course, pizza.
"Stories of a Generation – with Pope Francis"Netflix
16. Stories of a Generation – with Pope Francis (2021)
If you'd rather have the real Pope Francis than a fictional one, you can check out this four-part docuseries that features the current leader of the Roman Catholic Church. The series, which features Pope Francis, shares the stories of men and women over 70 as they impart advice to future generations. Other voices involved are director Martin Scorsese and anthropologist Jane Goodall.
"Redeeming Love"Universal Pictures
17. Redeeming Love (2022)
Set during the California Gold Rush of 1850, Redeeming Love follows Angel (Abigail Cowen), a beautiful woman who was forced into prostitution as a child. When she meets a farmer named Michael Hosea (Tom Lewis) who falls for her, Angel struggles to accept his love as she confronts her traumatic past and doubts whether she deserves a better life. Redeeming Love is based on Francine Rivers' 1991 novel of the same name. The film is rated PG-13 and contains mature content.
"The Wait"Filmone distribution
18. The Wait (2021)
For many people, conceiving and giving birth is a difficult, often depressing saga that can last years. In The Wait, based on the novel God's Waiting Room, one doctor helps couples with fertility issues create families of their own.
"Overcomer"Sony Pictures Releasing
19. Overcomer (2019)
In between War Room and The Forge, Alex Kendrick directed and starred in Overcomer, which he also co-wrote with his brother Stephen. Here, Alex plays former basketball coach John Harrison, who reluctantly takes the position of cross-country coach and forms a unique bond with the sole member of his team, an orphan named Hannah Scott (Aryn Wright-Thompson).
"Mysteries of the Faith"Netflix
20. Mysteries of the Faith (2023)
While relics may not be front-and-center in Christianity anymore, they remain an integral part of Christian history, especially in the Roman Catholic Church. In this four-part docuseries, researchers dive deep into the history of relics with access to some of the most mysterious and lauded pieces of Christian memorabilia in the world. A fascinating watch.
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