Happy Easter, everyone! For those of you who spent the last 40 days observing a period of prayer and abstention in preparation for this religious day — congrats, you made it.
Spring into this holiday weekend by adding these faith-filled movies and shows to your watch list. These titles span a fascinating documentary series about religious relics, family-friendly films depicting real-life moments of belief, and engrossing retellings of the biblical stories of Mary of Nazareth, Moses, Hosea, and Ruth. Also available on demand: an Oscar-nominated friendship between two popes, a comedy co-written by a real-life pastor, and a beloved angel-centric drama that spans nine seasons.
It’s hard to believe that all of these films and series are ready to stream, on Easter weekend and all year long. May the screen of your choice be blessed with powerful performances and standout storytelling.
Blue Miracle
Reel in this inspiring faith-based drama, which zooms in on a cash-strapped boys’ home in Mexico. In an attempt to save the orphanage, guardian Omar (Jimmy Gonzales) teams up with washed-up boat captain Wade (Dennis Quaid) for a chance to win a cash prize at a fishing tournament. This underdog tale is based on the real-life events of Casa Hogar, the Cabo San Lucas home that entered an angling competition in 2014.
Church People
Meet Guy Sides, a beloved youth pastor who realizes that his church has been prioritizing gimmicks over the gospel. He attempts to get back to the heart of ministry, and must dissuade his out-of-touch church leadership from performing a potentially blasphemous stunt at the upcoming Easter service. Guy is played by Thor Ramsey, a real-life pastor who also co-wrote the heartfelt comedy. Joey Fatone, Donald Faison, and Stephen Baldwin are among the supporting cast.
Faith in the Flames: The Nichole Jolly Story
Chrissy Metz (The Hunting Wives) portrays the titular surgical nurse who risks her life trying to save her patients, neighbors and family members — all as a deadly wildfire swiftly surrounds her hospital and rips through her town of Paradise, California. The faith-based drama is inspired by Jolly’s brave actions at Adventist Health Feather River organization during the 2018 Camp Fire in Northern California, which tragically claimed the lives of 85 people.
The Forge
In this independent drama, Aspen Kennedy plays Isaiah Wright, a 19-year-old in Charlotte, North Carolina, who still has some growing up to do. A year out of high school and with no plans for his future, he is offered a challenge by a principled business executive to chart a better course for his life. Through the prayers of his single mother and biblical discipleship from his new mentor, Isaiah begins to discover a newfound purpose through faith.
Mary Mother of Jesus
This coming-of-age biblical epic tells the story of Jesus’s birth through the eyes of Mary of Nazareth, played by Noa Cohen. Chosen to bring the Messiah into the world, Mary is shunned and forced into hiding following a miraculous conception. When King Herod (Anthony Hopkins) orders a murderous hunt for her newborn baby, Mary and Joseph (Ido Tako) go on the run — bound by belief and driven by courage — to save his life at all costs.
Mysteries of the Faith
The Crown of Thorns, the Holy Grail, the Veil of Manoppello, and the Holy Cross of Brazil — these are just some of the most legendary objects of the Christian and Catholic faith that have inspired millions for centuries. With unprecedented access to holy sites across the world, this four-episode docuseries explores the history and myths of these sacred artifacts, and the ways new holy relics are created and venerated every year.
Redeeming Love
If you want to watch a faith-based romance that takes place during the California Gold Rush, this movie is for you. Tom Lewis plays Michael, a farmer who has been praying for love to enter his life, and Abigail Cowen plays Angel, a woman with a tormented past. Francine Rivers co-wrote the adaptation of her 1991 novel of the same name, which is based on the biblical story of Hosea.
Ruth & Boaz
This movie is a modern-day retelling of one of the most iconic love stories in the Bible. Set in Tennessee, the adaptation centers on a young woman who escapes the Atlanta music scene to care for an elderly widowed woman and in the process finds the love of her life and the mother she never had. The titular couple is played by Serayah and Tyler Lepley, and the ensemble cast also includes Phylicia Rashad, Kenneth “Babyface” Edmonds, and Jermaine Dupri.
Soul on Fire
Once, when John O’Leary was a kid, he played with matches and gasoline, just like the older boys on his block. But this time an explosion occurred, and though he survived, his entire body was burned, and he was told he had a 1% chance to live. This faith-filled biopic stars James McCracken as O’Leary, and charts his miraculous recovery with support from his family, health-care workers and members of the community — played by John Corbett, DeVon Franklin, and William H. Macy.
Testament: The Story of Moses
Whether you’re a person of religion or history, everyone can agree that Moses had one of the world’s most compelling journeys. This three-part series explores the life of the outcast turned liberator and his personal quest for redemption, setting in motion some of the most significant historical events in the Bible, Quran, and Torah. Narrated by Charles Dance and led by Avi Azulay in the titular role, the docudrama weaves expert interviews into its gripping storytelling.
A Thousand Tomorrows
Love, belief, barrel racing, and bull riding. Colin Ford plays Cody Gunner, an acclaimed yet cocky cowboy who, aside from his disabled younger brother, is estranged from his family. Rose Reid plays Ali Daniels, an ambitious rodeo athlete who lives life to the fullest in honor of her late sister. When the two fall for each other, they realize they must make the most of the time they have together. The six-episode series is based on the Christian novel of the same name by bestselling author Karen Kingsbury.
Touched by an Angel
Wouldn’t it be wonderful if we each had a guardian angel who looks out for us in tough times? This faith-focused series — nine seasons and 200 episodes of which aired on CBS from 1994 through 2003 — stars Roma Downey as Monica, a newly promoted angel. She teams up with her supervisor, Tess (Della Reese), to guide troubled souls on Earth through their hardships and help them improve their lives.
The Two Popes
Behind the walls of the Vatican unfolds one of the most dramatic transitions of power in the history of the Roman Catholic Church. Anthony Hopkins portrays traditionalist Pope Benedict XVI, who resigned from the papacy in 2013; Jonathan Pryce depicts his liberal successor, Pope Francis, who served in the role for 12 years until his death in April 2025. Keep the papal party going with the conversational docuseries Stories of a Generation with Pope Francis.
Voices of Fire
Lift every voice and sing, indeed. This documentary series introduces Bishop Ezekiel Williams as he builds an inspiring, nontraditional gospel choir with the help of the Grammy-winning musician and producer Pharrell Williams, his nephew. The season’s six episodes chart the entire audition process — from the initial open calls to the subsequent rounds of cuts based on vocal range and harmonizing abilities — and concludes with a rousing debut concert for a huge congregation in Norfolk, Virginia.
A Week Away
Here’s a teenage summer camp flick that’s also an uplifting musical — complete with bits of romance, religion, and a very competitive game of dodgeball. A Week Away stars Kevin Quinn as Will Hawkins, a teen in the foster system who has bounced around homes and schools and gets arrested for stealing a police car. He can avoid juvenile hall by attending a week-long Christian camp — a place where he certainly doesn’t expect to find community.
You Gotta Believe
In this spirit-centric sports story, Luke Wilson portrays Bobby Ratliff, the assistant coach of a youth baseball team and the father of one of the players. When Bobby is diagnosed with stage 3 melanoma, the athletes and the team’s head coach (Greg Kinnear) band together to compete in the Little League World Series in his honor. The inspirational film is based on the true events of the 2002 Fort Worth Westside All-Stars.
