Movies About Saints On Netflix

From Peter Weir, starring Jim Carrey, Ed Harris, Laura Linney, Noah Emmerich
Rated PG

The Truman Show is a 1998 film directed by Peter Weir, starring Jim Carrey as Truman Burbank, a man who unknowingly lives his life as the star of a reality television show. Truman lives a seemingly normal life in the small, idyllic town of Seahaven, which is actually a massive set populated by actors and production staff. His entire life is broadcast live and uncensored to a worldwide audience, as the show's creator, Christof (Ed Harris), manipulates his life through elaborate schemes. As Truman slowly begins to realize that his life is a constructed illusion, he struggles to break free from the show's control and discovers the shocking truth about his life. Along the way, he learns valuable lessons about life, love, and freedom.

From Wilson Yip, starring Donnie Yen, Simon Yam, Siu-Wong Fan, Ka-Tung Lam
Rated R

Ip Man is a 2008 Hong Kong biographical martial arts film based on the life of Ip Man, a grandmaster of the martial art Wing Chun and teacher of Bruce Lee. The film follows Ip Man as he moves to Hong Kong in 1949 and struggles to establish a martial arts school while facing the resistance of the local martial arts masters. With the help of his friend, Ip Man is eventually able to open his own school and gain a respected reputation in the city, even as his wife suffers from an illness. Along the way, Ip Man also finds himself in the middle of a conflict between the Hong Kong police and a ruthless martial arts gang, and must use his martial arts abilities to protect his fellow citizens. The film stars Donnie Yen as Ip Man, and Simon Yam, Lynn Hung, and Hiroyuki Ikeuchi in supporting roles.

From Joe Johnston, starring Jake Gyllenhaal, Chris Cooper, Laura Dern, Chris Owen
Rated PG

October Sky is a coming-of-age story set in the 1950s in Coalwood, West Virginia, a small coal-mining town. The main character is Homer Hickam, Jr., a high school student who dreams of a better life beyond the coal mine. After witnessing the launch of Sputnik, Homer begins to explore the possibility of building his own rockets with the help of a group of friends. The film follows Homer's journey as he and his friends build their first rockets, endure ridicule from their peers and the adults in their lives, and ultimately compete in a national science fair. Along the way, Homer gains a better understanding of his father, the townspeople, and the world beyond the small town of Coalwood.

From Michael Mann, starring Daniel Day-Lewis, Madeleine Stowe, Russell Means, Eric Schweig
Rated R

The Last of the Mohicans is a 1992 American epic historical drama film set in 1757 during the French and Indian War. The film is based on the novel of the same name by James Fenimore Cooper and stars Daniel Day-Lewis, Madeleine Stowe, Russell Means, and Eric Schweig. The film follows an adopted Mohican, Hawkeye, and his relationship with Cora and Alice Munro, two sisters who are members of a British regiment commanded by Colonel Edmund Munro. As the British and French soldiers battle for control of the American colonies, Hawkeye and the sisters are caught in the crossfire of a brutal and bloody conflict. As the war rages, Hawkeye and the sisters must fight against fate and take a dangerous journey through an unforgiving wilderness to reach the safety of the British fort. Along the way, they form an unlikely bond, and in the end, they must find a way to survive and overcome the forces that threaten to tear them apart.

From Ronny Yu, starring Jet Li, Li Sun, Yong Dong, Yun Qu
Rated PG-13

Fearless is a 2006 martial arts drama starring Jet Li. The film follows Huo Yuanjia, a martial artist whose fame across China has earned him the nickname "Fearless". After a series of tragedies, Huo embarks on a journey to redemption, seeking to restore his faith in martial arts and himself. Along the way, he encounters a series of opponents who test his skills and push him to his limits. The film culminates in an epic battle against a powerful Western fighter, allowing Huo the chance to reclaim his place in the martial arts world. Fearless is a visually stunning and emotionally charged exploration of martial arts, humanity, and redemption.

From Thomas Carter, starring Samuel L. Jackson, Rick Gonzalez, Robert Ri'chard, Rob Brown
Rated PG-13

From Francis Ford Coppola, starring Matt Damon, Danny DeVito, Claire Danes, Jon Voight
Rated PG-13

From J.J. Abrams, starring Elle Fanning, AJ Michalka, Kyle Chandler, Joel Courtney
Rated PG-13

From Phillip Noyce, starring Harrison Ford, Willem Dafoe, Anne Archer, Joaquim de Almeida
Rated PG-13

From Rob Reiner, starring Morgan Freeman, Virginia Madsen, Madeline Carroll, Emma Fuhrmann
Rated PG

From Amy Heckerling, starring Alicia Silverstone, Stacey Dash, Brittany Murphy, Paul Rudd
Rated PG-13

From William Dear, starring Clifton Collins Jr., Cheech Marin, Moises Arias, Jake T. Austin
Rated PG

From Michael Tollin, starring Cuba Gooding Jr., Ed Harris, Debra Winger, S. Epatha Merkerson
Rated PG

From Sam Raimi, starring Kevin Costner, Kelly Preston, John C. Reilly, Jena Malone
Rated PG-13

From Randall Wallace, starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Jeremy Irons, John Malkovich, Gérard Depardieu
Rated PG-13

From Phil Alden Robinson, starring Ben Affleck, Morgan Freeman, Ian Mongrain, Russell Bobbitt
Rated PG-13

From Directors: Joel Coen, Ethan Coen, starring George Clooney, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Billy Bob Thornton, Geoffrey Rush
Rated PG-13

From Robert Zemeckis, starring Ray Winstone, Crispin Glover, Angelina Jolie, Robin Wright
Rated PG-13

From Peter Segal, starring Jack Nicholson, Adam Sandler, Marisa Tomei, Luis Guzmán
Rated PG-13

From Directors: Josh Gordon, Will Speck, starring Jennifer Aniston, Jason Bateman, Patrick Wilson, Jeff Goldblum
Rated PG-13

From Directors: James Mather, Steve Saint Leger, starring Guy Pearce, Maggie Grace, Peter Stormare, Vincent Regan
Rated PG-13

From Stephen Fung, starring Hark-On Fung, Xiaochao Yuan, Stephen Fung, Eddie Peng
Rated PG-13

From Siu-Tung Ching, starring Jet Li, Shengyi Huang, Raymond Lam, Charlene Choi
Rated PG-13

From Gabriele Muccino, starring Gerard Butler, Jessica Biel, Dennis Quaid, Noah Lomax
Rated PG-13

From Tom Dey, starring Matthew McConaughey, Sarah Jessica Parker, Kathy Bates, Terry Bradshaw
Rated PG-13