This is a list of notable

Christian film The Christian film industry is an aspect of Christian media for films containing a Christian-themed message or moral. They are often interdenominational films, but can also be films targeting a specific denomination of Christianity. Criteria P ...

s. Titles are listed in alphabetical order followed by the year of release in parentheses. The month or day of release is stated if known.

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2000

*'' Apocalypse III: Tribulation'' (January 14) *'' St. Patrick: The Irish Legend'' *''

The Testaments of One Fold and One Shepherd The Joseph Smith Memorial Building, originally called the Hotel Utah, is a social center located on the corner of Main Street and South Temple in Salt Lake City. It is named in honor of Joseph Smith, the founder of the Latter Day Saint movement. I ...

'' (March 24) *'' The Miracle Maker'' (March 31) *''

Jesus Jesus, likely from he, יֵשׁוּעַ, translit=Yēšūaʿ, label=Hebrew/Aramaic ( AD 30 or 33), also referred to as Jesus Christ or Jesus of Nazareth (among other names and titles), was a first-century Jewish preacher and religious ...

'' (May 14) *'' Something to Sing About'' (June 10) *'' The Patriot'' (June 30) *'' Left Behind: The Movie'' (September 4) *''

Mercy Streets ''Mercy Streets'' is a 2000 Christian action drama film written and directed by Jon Gunn. It starred Eric Roberts and Stacy Keach, among others. Plot ''Mercy Streets'' is the story of twin brothers, John (David White), a con man and Jeremiah ( ...

'' (October 31) *'' Joseph: King of Dreams'' (November 7) *'' Christy: Return to Cutter Gap'' (November 19)

2001

*'' Carman: The Champion'' (March 2) *'' Lay It Down'' (April 3) *'' Christy: A Change of Seasons'' (May 13) *'' Megiddo: The Omega Code 2'' (September 7) *''

Extreme Days ''Extreme Days'' is a 2001 comedy-romance film about four boys on a roadtrip that they have been planning their whole lives. Their dreams are to participate in many extreme sports, but they are stopped short due to many circumstances. Plot Four c ...

'' (September 28) *''

The Miracle of the Cards ''The Miracle of the Cards'' is 2001 American made-for-television drama film distributed by Cloud Ten Pictures. It starred Kirk Cameron, Karin Konoval, Catherine Oxenberg, Peter Wingfield and Richard Thomas. It first aired on November 10, 2001 on ...

'' (November 10) *''

Late One Night ''Late One Night'' is a Christian film released in 2001 by Dave Christiano. It stars Brad Heller, Josh Gaffga, Hugh McLean. Plot In flashback, a young boy in his room overhears his father and pregnant mother fighting; his father shouts that he' ...

2002

*'' The Climb'' (February 22) *''

Amen. ''Amen.'' is a 2002 historical war drama film directed and co-written by Costa-Gavras. Based on the play ''The Deputy'' by Rolf Hochhuth, the film examines the political and diplomatic relationship between the Vatican and Nazi Germany during Wo ...

'' (February 27) *''

Joshua Joshua () or Yehoshua ( ''Yəhōšuaʿ'', Tiberian: ''Yŏhōšuaʿ,'' lit. 'Yahweh is salvation') ''Yēšūaʿ''; syr, ܝܫܘܥ ܒܪ ܢܘܢ ''Yəšūʿ bar Nōn''; el, Ἰησοῦς, ar , يُوشَعُ ٱبْنُ نُونٍ '' Yūšaʿ ...

'' (April 19) *'' Jonah: A VeggieTales Movie'' (October 4) *''

Time Changer ''Time Changer'' is an independent science fiction Christian seriocomic film written and directed by Rich Christiano, released by Five & Two Pictures in 2002. The screenplay concerns Dr. Norris Anderson (Gavin MacLeod), who uses his late fathe ...

'' (October 25) *'' Left Behind II: Tribulation Force'' (October 29)

2003

*'' Magnifico'' (January 29) *'' Ben Hur'' (February 15) *'' Gods and Generals'' (February 21) *''

The Gospel of John The Gospel of John ( grc, Εὐαγγέλιον κατὰ Ἰωάννην, translit=Euangélion katà Iōánnēn) is the fourth of the four canonical gospels. It contains a highly schematic account of the ministry of Jesus, with seven "sig ...

'' (March 18) *'' Bells of Innocence'' (April 6) *''

Love Comes Softly ''Love Comes Softly'' is a 2003 made-for-television Christian drama film set in the 19th century, based on a series of books by Janette Oke. It originally aired on Hallmark Channel on April 13, 2003. It was directed by Michael Landon Jr., and st ...

'' (April 13) *'' The Light of the World'' (October 3) *''

Luther Luther may refer to: People * Martin Luther (1483–1546), German monk credited with initiating the Protestant Reformation * Martin Luther King Jr. (1929-1968), American minister and leader in the American civil rights movement * Luther (give ...

'' (October 30) *'' Christmas Child'' (November 9) *''

Shortcut to Happiness ''Shortcut to Happiness'' is a 2007 film adaptation of the Stephen Vincent Benet classic 1936 short story "The Devil and Daniel Webster". It stars Alec Baldwin, Jennifer Love Hewitt, and Anthony Hopkins. Baldwin also directed the film. Shot in ...

'' *''Yesu Mahimalu''

2004

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The Passion of the Christ ''The Passion of the Christ'' is a 2004 American epic biblical drama film produced, directed and co-written by Mel Gibson and starring Jim Caviezel as Jesus of Nazareth, Maia Morgenstern as Mary, mother of Jesus, and Monica Bellucci as Mary M ...

'' (February 25) *'' Six: The Mark Unleashed'' (June 29) *'' Saint John Bosco: Mission to Love'' *''

Love's Enduring Promise ''Love's Enduring Promise'' is a 2004 made-for-television Christian drama film based on a series of books by Janette Oke. The film is the second in the '' Love Comes Softly'' series of television movies on Hallmark Channel that includes ''Love ...

'' (November 20) *'' Father of Mercy'' *'' Livin' It'' *'' Shanti Sandesham''

2005

*''Birhen ng Manaoag'' *''

The Gospel The gospel or good news is a theological concept in several religions. In the historical Roman imperial cult and today in Christianity, the gospel is a message about salvation by a divine figure, a savior, who has brought peace or other benefits ...

'' (October 7) *'' Left Behind: World at War'' (October 21) *'' The Perfect Stranger'' (October 28) *''

Joyeux Noël :''Joyeux Noel means Merry Christmas in French. For other uses, see Christmas (disambiguation) and Merry Christmas (disambiguation)'' ''Joyeux Noël'' ''('Merry Christmas')'' is a 2005 war drama film based on the Christmas truce of December ...

'' (November 9) *''

Into Great Silence ''Into Great Silence'' (german: Die große Stille) is a 2005 documentary film directed by Philip Gröning. An international co-production between France, Switzerland and Germany, it is an intimate portrayal of the everyday lives of Carthusian mon ...

'' (November 10) *''Barabbas'' *''Mulla Kireetam''

2006

*'' End of the Spear'' (January 20) *'' Hidden Places'' (January 28) *''

The Second Chance ''The Second Chance'' is a 2006 drama film, directed by veteran musician Steve Taylor. The film won Best Feature Film at the Christian WYSIWYG Film Festival. The film was released in the United States on February 17, 2006 to a limited number ...

'' (February 17) *''

Prince Vladimir Vladimir I Sviatoslavich or Volodymyr I Sviatoslavych ( orv, Володимѣръ Свѧтославичь, ''Volodiměrъ Svętoslavičь'';, ''Uladzimir'', russian: Владимир, ''Vladimir'', uk, Володимир, ''Volodymyr''. Se ...

'' (February 23) *'' The Visitation'' (February 28) *'' God Help Me'' (July 13) *'' Unidentified'' (August 18) *'' Livin' It LA'' (September 1) *''

Jesus Camp ''Jesus Camp'' is a 2006 American documentary film directed by Rachel Grady and Heidi Ewing about a charismatic Christian summer camp, where children spend their summers being taught that they have "prophetic gifts" and can "take back America for ...

'' (September 15) *''

Amazing Grace "Amazing Grace" is a Christian hymn published in 1779 with words written in 1772 by English Anglican clergyman and poet John Newton (1725–1807). It is an immensely popular hymn, particularly in the United States, where it is used for both ...

'' (September 16) *''

Facing the Giants ''Facing the Giants'' is a 2006 American Christian drama sports film directed by and starring Alex Kendrick. The supporting cast was composed of volunteers from Sherwood Baptist Church, and it is the second film that Sherwood Pictures has done. S ...

'' (September 29) *''

Love's Abiding Joy ''Love's Abiding Joy'' is a 2006 made-for-television Christian drama film based on a series of books by Janette Oke. It was directed by Michael Landon Jr. and stars Erin Cottrell and Logan Bartholomew. It is the fourth movie in the Love Saga, w ...

'' (October 6) *''

One Night with the King ''One Night with the King'' is a 2006 American religious epic film produced by Matt Crouch and Laurie Crouch of Gener8Xion Entertainment, directed by Michael O. Sajbel, and starring Peter O'Toole, Tiffany Dupont, John Rhys-Davies and Luke Goss ...

'' (October 13) *'' Secret of the Cave'' (October 20) *''

Color of the Cross ''Color of the Cross'' is a 2006 religious film written by, directed by, and starring Jean-Claude La Marre. The film is one of the few depictions of Christ as a black man, and portrays Jesus' persecution as the result of racism. Plot In what w ...

'' (October 27) *'' Faith Like Potatoes'' (October 27) *''

The Genius Club ''The Genius Club'' is an American 2006 Christian-themed dramatic thriller film written and directed by Tim Chey. It was released on 27 October 2006 via Cinemark Theatres. The film tells the story of seven geniuses who try to solve the world ...

'' (October 27) *'' The Island'' (November 23) *''

The Nativity Story ''The Nativity Story'' is a 2006 American biblical drama film based on the nativity of Jesus and directed by Catherine Hardwicke. The film stars Keisha Castle-Hughes, Oscar Isaac, Hiam Abbass, Shaun Toub, Alexander Siddig, Ciarán Hinds, and Shoh ...

'' (December 1) *''

Nacho Libre ''Nacho Libre'' is a 2006 sports comedy film directed by Jared Hess and written by Jared and Jerusha Hess and Mike White. It stars Jack Black as Ignacio, a Catholic friar and lucha libre fan who secretly moonlights as a luchador to earn money fo ...

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2007

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The Ultimate Gift ''The Ultimate Gift'' is a 2006 American drama film directed by Michael O. Sajbel from a screenplay written by Cheryl McKay, which is based on the best selling novel by Jim Stovall, who cameos in the film. It stars Drew Fuller, Ali Hillis, Bill C ...

'' (March 9) *''

Love's Unending Legacy ''Love's Unending Legacy'' is a 2007 made-for-television Christian drama film based on a series of books by Janette Oke. It originally aired on Hallmark Channel on April 7, 2007. It was directed by Mark Griffiths and stars Erin Cottrell. It is t ...

'' (April 7) *''

Evan Almighty ''Evan Almighty'' is a 2007 American comedy film, and a Spin-off (media), spin-off of ''Bruce Almighty'' (2003). The film was directed by Tom Shadyac, written by Steve Oedekerk, based on the characters created by Steve Koren and Mark O'Keefe (sc ...

'' (June 22) *''

Noah's Ark Noah's Ark ( he, תיבת נח; Biblical Hebrew: ''Tevat Noaḥ'')The word "ark" in modern English comes from Old English ''aerca'', meaning a chest or box. (See Cresswell 2010, p.22) The Hebrew word for the vessel, ''teva'', occurs twice in t ...

'' (July 5) *''

Saving Sarah Cain ''Saving Sarah Cain'' is a 2007 made-for-television drama film based on Beverly Lewis' 2000 novel ''The Redemption of Sarah Cain''. The film premiered August 19, 2007 on Lifetime. The film is distributed by Believe Pictures and stars Lisa Pepper, ...

'' (August 19) *'' St. Giuseppe Moscati: Doctor to the Poor'' *'' The Prodigal Trilogy'' (October 17) *''

The Ten Commandments The Ten Commandments (Biblical Hebrew עשרת הדברים \ עֲשֶׂרֶת הַדְּבָרִים, ''aséret ha-dvarím'', lit. The Decalogue, The Ten Words, cf. Mishnaic Hebrew עשרת הדיברות \ עֲשֶׂרֶת הַדִּבְ� ...

'' (October 19) *''

Noëlle Noelle or Noëlle is the feminine form of the gender neutral name Noel (given name), Noel. It derives from the old French Noël, "Christmas," a variant (and later a replacement) of nael, which itself derives from the Latin natalis, "birthday". ...

'' (December 7) *''

Love's Unfolding Dream ''Love's Unfolding Dream'' is a 2007 made-for-television Christian drama film and the sixth film based on a series of books by Janette Oke. It originally aired on Hallmark Channel on December 15, 2007 and was produced for Hallmark by Larry Levin ...

'' (December 15)

2008

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Me & You, Us, Forever ''Me & You, Us, Forever'' is a 2008 Christian film written, directed, produced and co-edited by Dave Christiano, and upon whose personal experience of divorce it is based. The film was distributed by Five & Two Pictures, and starred Michael Blain- ...

'' (February 15) *'' The Passion'' (March 16) *'' The Sound of a Dirt Road'' (August 18) *''

Fireproof Fireproofing is rendering something (structures, materials, etc.) resistant to fire, or incombustible; or material for use in making anything fire-proof. It is a passive fire protection measure. "Fireproof" or "fireproofing" can be used as a n ...

'' (September 26) *'' Billy: The Early Years'' (October 10) *''

Saving God ''Saving God'' is a 2008 Christian drama film written by Michael Jackson and directed by Duane Crichton. The film stars Ving Rhames, Dean McDermott and Ricardo Chavira, and was released on DVD and Blu-ray on October 18, 2008 by Cloud Ten Pictures ...

'' (October 18) *''

House A house is a single-unit residential building. It may range in complexity from a rudimentary hut to a complex structure of wood, masonry, concrete or other material, outfitted with plumbing, electrical, and heating, ventilation, and air condi ...

'' (November 7) *'' Pilgrim's Progress: Journey to Heaven''

2009

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Not Easily Broken ''Not Easily Broken'' is a 2009 American romantic comedy-drama film directed by Bill Duke. The film is written by Brian Bird based on T. D. Jakes' 2006 novel of the same name. Stars Taraji P. Henson and Morris Chestnut. Plot Dave and Clarice Jo ...

'' (January 9) *''

Song Man A lay clerk, also known as a lay vicar, song man or a vicar choral, is a professional adult singer in an Anglican cathedral and often Roman Catholic Cathedrals in the UK, or (occasionally) collegiate choir in Britain and Ireland. The vicars chora ...

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Like Dandelion Dust ''Like Dandelion Dust'' is a 2009 drama film directed by Jon Gunn and based on the novel by the same name by Karen Kingsbury. The film won 26 awards at 23 film festivals. Plot Two police officers knock on the door of a home and a drunk man answ ...

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The Cross A cross is a geometrical figure consisting of two intersecting lines or bars. Cross or The Cross may also refer to: Religion * Christian cross, the basic symbol of Christianity * Cross necklace, a necklace worn by adherents of the Christian r ...

'' (March 27) *'' The One Lamb'' (March 30) *'' C Me Dance'' (April 3) *''

Love Takes Wing ''Love Takes Wing'' is a 2009 made-for-television Christian drama film and the seventh film based on a series of books by Janette Oke. It aired on Hallmark Channel on April 4, 2009.

'' (April 4) *'' The Widow's Might'' (April 13) *'' Bringing Up Bobby'' (May 15) *''

Journey to Everest Journey or journeying may refer to: * Travel, the movement of people between distant geographical locations ** Day's journey, a measurement of distance ** Road trip, a long-distance journey on the road Animals * Journey (horse), a thoroughbred ra ...

'' (August 20) *'' Click Clack Jack: A Rail Legend'' (September 1) *''

Love Finds a Home ''Love Finds a Home'' is a 2009 made-for-television Christian drama film, the eighth and final installment based on a series of books by Janette Oke. It aired on Hallmark Channel on September 5, 2009.The Lost & Found Family'' (September 15) *''

The Secrets of Jonathan Sperry ''The Secrets of Jonathan Sperry'' is a 2008 Christian film, released to theaters on September 18, 2009. It was directed by Rich Christiano, and the majority of the film was filmed in Holley, New York, beginning August 18, 2007. Its world premier w ...

'' (September 18) *'' The Imposter'' (October 12) *'' Homeless for the Holidays'' (October 16) *''

Sarah's Choice ''Sarah's Choice'' is a 2009 American direct-to-video Christian drama film directed by Chad Kapper. The film was the first lead film role for contemporary Christian singer-songwriter Rebecca St. James as the title character, along with Andrea ...

'' (November 1) *''

To Save a Life ''To Save a Life'' is a 2009 American Christian drama film directed by Brian Baugh and starring Randy Wayne, Deja Kreutzberg, Robert Bailey Jr., Steven Crowder and Sean Michael Afable. The film was released theatrically in the United States o ...

'' *'' The River Within'' (November 10) *''

Birdie & Bogey ''Birdie & Bogey'' is a 2004 Christian drama film directed by Mike Norris and starring Janine Turner, Mike Norris, Sheree J. Wilson, Carey Scott and Amanda Alch. It was released on November 17, 2004, by EMI CMG Distribution. The DVD, which conta ...

'' (November 17) *'' The Blind Side'' (November 20) *'' The Mysterious Islands'' (November) *'' Side Order'' (December 4) *'' The Book of Ruth: Journey of Faith'' (December 15) *'' A Greater Yes: The Story of Amy Newhouse'' (December 15)