10 Movies That Celebrate The True Meaning Of Christmas

THE NATIVITY STORY is a powerful film focused on Jesus Christ’s birth and the fulfillment of God’s prophecies. It follows the life of Mary and Joseph leading up to their journey to Bethlehem. The movie contains a very strong Christian worldview with biblical accuracy. There is jeopardy and light violence, so MOVIEGUIDE® suggests using caution with young children as some scenes may be frightening. THE NATIVITY STORY is a near-perfect movie for adults and children 10 years old and up.

THE STAR is a sweet story of the birth of Jesus told through the viewpoint of a donkey named Bo. He makes a heroic journey with animal friends he meets during his quest to warn Mary and Joseph of Herod’s evil plan to find the prophesized Messiah. It’s an action-packed look at the Nativity Story that will keep children engaged throughout the entire film. THE STAR features very light cartoon jeopardy that may be intense for young children. MOVIEGUIDE® suggests this movie is best suited for kids 5+.

JOURNEY TO BETHLEHEM is a musical about the Nativity Story and tells the story of the birth of Jesus in a new way. Despite being told through musical numbers and performances, the filmmakers treat the subject with reverence. It’s an uplifting movie containing a very strong Christian worldview. There is some peril and jeopardy, but nothing too scary. JOURNEY TO BETHLEHEM extolls faith and even has a few humorous moments. Be sure to add this to your Christmas watchlist for kids 8+.

One of the most cherished classic Christmas movies, IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE is a must-watch for anyone looking for a film about the true meaning of Christmas. Jimmy Stewart stars as a struggling loan officer who is given a glimpse of what the world would be like if he was never born. It contains a very strong moral worldview extolling family and the sanctity of life. Best of all, it demonstrates God’s love for each of us. There is jeopardy and light violence, but nothing overtly scary. They just don’t make movies like IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE these days.

THE CHRISTMAS CANDLE is a heartwarming movie about the story of Reverand David Richmond, who accepts a position in a small English town in the 1890s. The community believes in a Christmas candle that’s blessed with healing powers. The film features a very strong Biblical worldview extolling the power of prayer and redemption. There is light violence and intense scenes, so parents may want to use caution with young children. At the heart of it, A CHRISTMAS CANDLE is a faith-affirming film.

Kirk Cameron stars in SAVING CHRISTMAS, a film that explores Christmas traditions. A man’s cynical brother-in-law isn’t thrilled about Christmas parties, so he saves the day by teaching him that Jesus is the true meaning behind the holiday. It contains a very strong Christian worldview, uplifting the Gospel over commercialism. There is little objectionable content, save for light drinking. SAVING CHRISTMAS is a flick filled with solid lessons and morals. MOVIEGUIDE® suggests this movie is best suited for kids 8+.

A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS is a timeless classic featuring the PEANUTS characters we’ve all grown to love. Charlie Brown is down in the dumps because of the commercialism of the holidays. When he’s mocked for picking a scrawny Christmas tree for the school play, Linus helps him remember the true meaning of Christmas. It contains a very strong Christian worldview celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ. A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS is safe for the whole family and is as nostalgic as they come.

THE CHRONICLES OF NARNIA: THE LION, THE WITCH, AND THE WARDROBE is the film adaptation of the beloved book by C.S. Lewis. The plot centers around four siblings, Peter, Susan, Edmund and Lucy, sent to live with Professor Kirke in the English countryside for safety during World War II. The children travel through a wardrobe leading to the magical land of Narnia. The movie features a very strong Christian worldview with many biblical allegories. There is violence and scenes containing jeopardy, so use caution for younger kids.

WISH FOR CHRISTMAS centers around a high-school student whose hopes for going to a Christmas Ball with her crush are dashed when her parents make her attend church instead. She wishes for her parents to lose their faith and gets more than she bargained for when her wish comes true. The movie contains a very strong Christian worldview celebrating God’s glory. MOVIEGUIDE® suggests using caution with young children for scenes containing bullying and disrespect to parents.

CHRISTMAS WITH THE CHOSEN: THE MESSENGERS is a theatrical release for THE CHOSEN and follows the true story of Christ’s birth as recorded in the book of Luke. Told from the perspective of Mary and Joseph, the movie gives an inspirational look at the advent. It contains a strong Biblical worldview, filled with praise songs and the reading of scripture. With no objectionable content, CHRISTMAS WITH THE CHOSEN: THE MESSENGERS is a solid option for the entire family.