Christian Movies About Easter

From Stars: Artur Barcis, Olgierd Lukaszewicz, Olaf Lubaszenko, Aleksander Bardini, starring
Rated TV-MA

Dekalog is a Polish television series directed by Krzysztof Kieślowski, made for television between 1989 and 1990. It consists of ten one-hour films, inspired by the Ten Commandments. Each episode explores moral and ethical issues in modern life, often through the stories of ordinary people in Poland during the final years of communist rule. The separate stories are linked by the main characters, their relationships, and the shared environment of an apartment complex located in a drab housing project on the outskirts of Warsaw. The films feature an ensemble cast including Artur Barcis, Olgierd Lukaszewicz, Olaf Lubaszenko, and Aleksander Bardini.

From William Wyler, starring Charlton Heston, Jack Hawkins, Stephen Boyd, Haya Harareet
Rated G

Ben-Hur is a 1959 epic historical drama film directed by William Wyler and starring Charlton Heston as the title character. It tells the story of Judah Ben-Hur, a Jewish prince from Jerusalem who is betrayed by his childhood friend Messala and falsely accused of treason. After years of slavery, Ben-Hur regains his freedom and comes into a fateful confrontation with his enemy on the legendary chariot race. Along his journey, he discovers a newfound faith in the teachings of Jesus Christ. With stunning visuals and powerful performances, Ben-Hur is an epic tale of love, revenge, and redemption, and won 11 Academy Awards including Best Picture.

From Martin Scorsese, starring Willem Dafoe, Harvey Keitel, Barbara Hershey, Paul Greco
Rated R

The Last Temptation of Christ is a 1988 American epic drama film directed by Martin Scorsese and starring Willem Dafoe. It is an adaptation of the novel of the same name by Nikos Kazantzakis. The film follows Jesus of Nazareth (Dafoe), who begins to doubt his divinity as he is struggling with his purpose on earth. As he considers abandoning his mission, he is tempted by an dream in which he is a mortal man living a full and happy life with Mary Magdalene (Barbara Hershey). While Jesus wrestles with the last temptation, he must make the ultimate choice between temptation and faith in his divine mission. The film was met with a controversial response from religious groups, but was praised for its artistic and philosophical achievements.

From Norman Jewison, starring Ted Neeley, Carl Anderson, Yvonne Elliman, Barry Dennen
Rated G

From Mel Gibson, starring Jim Caviezel, Monica Bellucci, Maia Morgenstern, Christo Jivkov
Rated R

From Directors: Brenda Chapman, Steve Hickner, Simon Wells, starring Val Kilmer, Ralph Fiennes, Michelle Pfeiffer, Sandra Bullock
Rated PG