Top Christian Movies

Top 10 Christian Movies of All Time

By Kris Rasmussen

Whether it has been historical epics, character-driven dramas, or special-effects laden adventures, Hollywood has created far more affecting portraits of faith over the years than the industry is given credit for. In fact, showcasing religious fervor and Christian devotion has often been a good way to generate Oscar buzz for stars and directors in the past. It worked for Jennifer Jones in "Song of Bernadette," Paul Scofield in "A Man for all Seasons" and Gregory Peck in "The Keys of the Kingdom," just to name a few. So not surprisingly, the movies on my list do indeed feature quite a few Oscar winners.

For purposes of this list I limited my selections to movies that had an overtly Christian character or storyline—as opposed to those simply created by Christians or showcasing Christian ideals in some way.

In limiting the criteria, I had to leave such epics as "Lord of the Rings" off the list, but that also doesn't mean I included such Godsploitation box office smashes as "Fireproof," either. The movie in the number one slot is not the obvious choice you might be thinking of, so take time to click through our gallery and see what other surprises you might find on the list!

#10: 'Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe'

After years of waiting for a respectable adaptation of C.S. Lewis's classic religious allegory, fans were not disappointed when Disney brought Aslan and the Pevensie children to life on the big screen. All of the key moments and supporting characters from the novel—a kingdom frozen in snow, talking fawns—remained intact when translated into a film and successfully walked that line between being too overtly Christian and watering down the story's message.

Quote: You know, Aslan, I'm a little disappointed in you. Did you honestly think by all this that you could save the human traitor? You are giving me your life and saving no one. So much for love.