Top 10 Christian Movies You Should Watch Tonight

As you look at the list of movies in the mainstream entertainment industry, you can’t help but get discouraged by the type of movies that are available for your family, kids and society to watch.

That’s why we want to help you find movies that are worth your time. Let us make it easier for you. These Christian movies could be a perfect choice for your next family movie night! 

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1 - The Ten Commandments
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Why we love it: It is simply a classic. We remember watching this every year when it would come on TV. They just don't make movies like this anymore. 

Synopsis: ​The life of Moses (Charlton Heston), once favored in the Pharaoh's (Yul Brynner) household, who turned his back on a privileged life to lead his people to freedom.

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2 - The Shack

Why we love it: We loved the book when we read it and this movie holds up. It shows how we all need to lean on God to get through the toughest times in our lives. Great performances and beautiful cinematography makes this one repeat worthy.

Synopsis: ​Based on the NEW YORK TIMES best-selling novel, THE SHACK takes us on a father's transformative and spiritual journey that will show him the ultimate truth about love, loss, and forgiveness.

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3 - The Passion Of The Christ

Why we love it: This one might be hard to watch with young kiddos for sure. But it is so impactful to any Christian. If you want to truly see and appreciate Christ's sacrifice for all of us, this is the movie for you. 

Synopsis: ​A brutally realistic film about the last twelve hours of Jesus of Nazareth's life. 

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4 - I Can Only Imagine

​Why we love it: The music, the story, the father's redemption, this one got us. Based on an emotional true story, this movie is destined to be a classic. 

Synopsis: ​The inspiring true story behind Christian band MercyMe's beloved, chart topping song that brings ultimate hope to so many with the power of true love and forgiveness.​

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5 - Do You Believe?

​Why we love it: Various people's lives intersect as everyone is challenged with the question of their lives, do they believe? We love each story and how it shows that everyone is on their own journey to find salvation and accept Jesus as their savior. 

Synopsis: ​When a pastor is shaken to his core by a street-corner preacher's courage, the ensuing faith-fueled journey is a powerful reminder that true belief always requires action.

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6 - God’s Not Dead

​​Why we love it: We love any movie that displays that it's alright for college students to be open about their faith and love of Jesus!

Synopsis: ​When atheist philosophy professor (Kevin Sorbo) plans to forego "dusty arguments" in his class, he insists the new students declare that "God Is Dead." Unable to do this, Josh (Shane Harper) is challenged to defend his faith and prove to the class that God is NOT Dead. With everything on the line, Josh's faith is unwavering...and life-changing to those around him.

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7 - Miracles From Heaven

​​​​Why we love it: Based on a true story, this not only shows the determination of a mother's will, but also how miracles from God happen every single day.

Synopsis: ​In this inspiring true story, a mother (Jennifer Garner) searches for hope and a cure when she discovers her daughter has a rare disease.​

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8 - War Room

​​​​​Why we love it: Prayer is the most powerful thing we can do in our lives and this movie puts it front and center. I bet there were thousands of "war rooms" built after this movie came out. 

Synopsis: ​From the creators of Fireproof and Courageous comes WAR ROOM, a compelling drama with humor and heart that explores the power that prayer can have on every area of our lives.

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9 - Heaven Is For Real

​Why we love it: Another book that we read and loved and another movie based on a true story. Powerful performances drive this movie about the truth of God as seen through the innocent eyes of a child.

Synopsis: ​Based on the #1 New York Times best-selling book, Heaven is for Real recounts the true story of a small-town father who must find the courage and conviction to share his son's extraordinary, life-changing experience with the world.

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​10 -  Son Of God

​Why we love it: No Christian list would be complete without telling the story of Jesus Christ. Trimmed down from the mini-series, this movie is a great overview of the life of Jesus. 

Synopsis: ​From producers Mark Burnett and Roma Downey, Son of God brings the powerful and inspirational story of Jesus to life for a whole new generation of families to enjoy.