Published: October 30, 2024
10 Movies to Watch in Honor of All Saint’s Day and The Reformation
By Movieguide Contributor
While Halloween is a day dedicated to evil themes, there are two important Christian holidays celebrated at the same time. Parents who want to shield their family from scary movies can watch films that honor All Saint’s Day and The Reformation. This curated list of movies features brave Christians who dedicated their lives to Christ and celebrates the anniversary of the day Martin Luther marked the beginning of the Protestant Reformation.
LUTHER
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+1 Moderately questionable elements. (Discernment required for young children.)The movie LUTHER covers the early years of Martin Luther’s life, from his days as a monk in the early 1500s to the proclamation of the Augsburg Confession in 1530, which founded the Lutheran Church in Germany. It is a wonderful, entertaining historical drama that, despite some flaws, shows how one man’s faith in God changed the history of the world.
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PILGRIM'S PROGRESS
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+4 Biblical, usually Christian, worldview, with no questionable elements whatsoever.PILGRIM’S PROGRESS tells the story of Christian, who is an archetype of every Christian who perseveres in his faith until he enters the kingdom of heaven. This is a well-made adaptation of the classic book by John Bunyan with excellent production values and a very strong Christian worldview.
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THE RADICALS
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+3 Some minor questionable elements. (Media-wisdom is suggested to discuss.)Set in 1525, THE RADICALS tells the story of Anabaptist leader Michael Sattler, who refuses to renounce his belief that not even the Empire can come between man and Christ. Though containing some mild violence, THE RADICALS is strongly recommended.
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PAUL, APOSTLE OF CHRIST
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-1 Caution advised for older children, including teenagers, and sensitive adults.PAUL, APOSTLE OF CHRIST is a profound, inspiring movie experience about Paul’s last days in a Roman prison as Luke comes to visit Paul and starts to write about the Book of Acts under Paul’s direction. Brilliantly made and acted in many places, PAUL, APOSTLE OF CHRIST is a must-see, soul-stirring movie for mature audiences with a strong Christian, biblical worldview that imparts valuable, inspiring and profound Christian messages.
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CHARIOTS OF FIRE
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+4 Biblical, usually Christian, worldview, with no questionable elements whatsoever.In this Academy Award winner for Best Picture, Eric Liddell is a Scottish Christian who runs for the glory of Jesus in the 1924 Olympic games and who believes that Christ is his trainer.
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CABRINI
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-1 Caution advised for older children, including teenagers, and sensitive adults.CABRINI tells the inspiring true story of Mother Cabrini, an Italian immigrant and the first United States citizen to be canonized as the patron saint of immigrants, who travels to America in 1889 to live out her gospel mission to care for orphans in the streets and sewers of New York City. CABRINI boasts stunning visuals and a truly compelling performance by Cristiana Dell’Anna as Cabrini that will keep viewers engaged throughout the entire story. Due to some violence and adult themes, MOVIEGUIDE® advises caution for younger viewers.
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BEN-HUR
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+3 Some minor questionable elements. (Media-wisdom is suggested to discuss.)BEN HUR ranks among the most honored of films, taking 11 of 12 Academy awards. This beautifully crafted film begins with the birth of Christ and demonstrates a journey of faith of one man, Judah Ben-Hur, who goes from prince to prisoner to champion charioteer to Christian. This is a film that every family should see and cherish as a defender of faith and Christian values.
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QUO VADIS
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+4 Biblical, usually Christian, worldview, with no questionable elements whatsoever.QUO VADIS is an epic presentation of the conflict between the paganism of Nero’s Rome and early Christianity, in a story involving a Roman general who falls in love with a Christian woman. This profound story of Christian martyrs is one of the all-time great epics, but it does contain carefully presented images of Christians being killed for sport in Nero’s Coliseum and thus needs a slight caution for young children.
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UNBROKEN
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-2 Extreme caution for older teenagers and adults.UNBROKEN is a harrowing story of the Christian Olympic athlete and World War II POW Louis Zamperini, who endured unimaginable hardship. UNBROKEN is an immensely powerful story filled with faith, hope and forgiveness. Extreme caution is due to some intense, brutal war elements and foul language.
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THE ROBE
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+4 Biblical, usually Christian, worldview, with no questionable elements whatsoever.THE ROBE, the first movie released in CinemaScope, is a Biblical epic focusing on the Roman tribune put in charge of carrying out the crucifixion of Jesus. This powerful, redemptive story is similar to that of Paul who at first sought to persecute Christians but then became one.
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