10 Faith-Based Action Films For An Exciting Movie Night

LEGACY PEAK is an adventure family film about a man who wants to bond with his girlfriend’s two children before he proposes on Christmas Eve. The plane they’re traveling in is hit by a flock of birds, leaving him and the children stranded in the wild, forcing them to band together for survival. The film contains a very strong Christian worldview extolling fatherhood and faith. There is moderate jeopardy and some light language, so Movieguide® suggests LEGACY PEAK is appropriate for kids 10 and up.

HACKSAW RIDGE is a touching Christian war movie about the real-life hero Desmond Doss (Andrew Garfield), an unarmed medic during the brutal battle of Okinawa in World War II, who was awarded the Medal of Honor without firing his weapon. The film features an extremely strong Christian, biblical worldview with a man willing to lay down his life even for his enemies. HACKSAW RIDGE is a fantastic movie, but it contains frequent bloody violence and some foul language. Movieguide® strongly suggests caution for children and sensitive teenagers.

THE PILGRIM’S PROGRESS is a faith-based movie inspired by the novel written by John Bunyan. It takes viewers on an epic adventure alongside Christian Pilgrim, who embarks on a journey to the Celestial City where Jesus reigns. He must overcome obstacles and avoid peril along the way. The film contains a very strong moral worldview, but parents should know there are spiritual themes that may frighten young children. THE PILGRIM’S PROGRESS is appropriate for kids 8+.

THE LOST MEDALLION: THE ADVENTURES OF BILLY STONE is a fun-filled film about two 13-year-old foster kids who go on a quest to find a medallion that travels through time. They must work together to overcome an evil warlord and return to their time. It contains a strong Christian worldview extolling God’s plan for our lives. There is light violence that might be scary for young children. Kids 10+ will enjoy THE LOST MEDALLION: THE ADVENTURES OF BILLY STONE.

THE RELIANT is an action-packed movie about five children who are separated from their prepper parents after societal collapse. Led by their oldest sister, they hide in the woods as looting and rioting overtakes the cities. It’s a powerful film with a strong Biblical worldview celebrating patriotism and the Gospel. Parents should know that the movie contains light language and heavy violence. Movieguide® strongly suggests caution for children and sensitive teenagers. THE RELIENT is well-acted and worth a watch.

SOUND OF FREEDOM follows the inspiring true story of Tim Ballard, a former government agent who puts his life on the line to rescue hundreds of children from sex trafficking. It features a very strong Christian, moral worldview in a story about a man who sacrifices his safety and well-being to save hundreds of children. Movieguide® advises extreme caution due to the movie’s mature subject matter, some implied and depicted violence, implied abuse of children and a drug use scene. SOUND OF FREEDOM is gripping and heartbreaking but hope-giving.

COURAGEOUS is an emotional movie made by the creators of FIREPROOF. When tragedy strikes a sheriff’s deputy, he questions his priorities in life. Leaning on his religion, he vows to be a better parent and inspires his fellow policemen to sign a contract to be stronger Christians and fathers. The film features the hit song “Courageous” by Casting Crowns, which calls for believers to have the courage to serve the Lord. Despite some action violence, COURAGEOUS is an uplifting film that will benefit young men.

THE FIGHT WITHIN is a redemptive film about Mixed Martial Arts fighting. A young MMA fighter must shed his painful past to embrace a new life based on his new-found faith. He’s drawn back to the fighting ring when a rival threatens his Christian girlfriend, who led him to Christ. THE FIGHT WITHIN features an evangelistic worldview, but parents should know there is moderate jeopardy. Movieguide® advises caution for older children because of some of the martial arts and boxing violence.

Kirk Cameron stars in the faith-based film FIREPROOF about a fireman whose marriage is on the rocks. He takes on an experiment called “The Love Dare” to try to save the relationship. The film challenges couples to practice unconditional love for 40 days, making it a great option for a men’s ministry night. It contains a robust Christian worldview and shines a light on forgiveness through Jesus Christ. Parents should know there is light violence and some adult material but nothing overtly salacious. FIREPROOF is appropriate for kids ages 12 and up.

RISEN takes place in 33 AD and tells the story of the Roman soldier Clauvis, who is tasked to find the body of Jesus Christ after he rose from the dead. It’s a dramatic film with a strong evangelical worldview, celebrating the Gospel. There is war violence and upper male nudity. Otherwise, RISEN is a powerful story of the resurrection of Christ that could win over the hardest of hearts. Movieguide® strongly suggests caution for children and sensitive teenagers.