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Sister Act(1992)

PG
| 1h 40min | Music, Comedy
3.4/5 (with 1,399 votes)

A Reno singer witnesses a mob murder and the cops stash her in a nunnery to protect her from the mob's hitmen. The mother superior does not trust her, and takes steps to limit her influence on the other nuns. Eventually the singer rescues the failing choir and begins helping with community projects, which gets her an interview on TV—and identification by the mob.

Directed by Emile Ardolino - With Whoopi Goldberg, Maggie Smith, Kathy Najimy, Wendy Makkena, Mary Wickes, Bill Nunn, ...
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The Book of Esther(2013)

PG-13
| 1h 30min | TV Movie, Drama, Fantasy
3.1/5 (with 8 votes)

When Ester becomes King Xerxes’ queen, her Cousin Mordecai and that despicable Haman engage in a dangerous game of intrigue for control of the young Persian King Xerxes.

Directed by David A. R. White - With Jen Lilley

Ray(2004)

PG-13
| 2h 32min | Drama, Music
3.7/5 (with 833 votes)

Born on a sharecropping plantation in Northern Florida, Ray Charles went blind at seven. Inspired by a fiercely independent mom who insisted he make his own way, He found his calling and his gift behind a piano keyboard. Touring across the Southern musical circuit, the soulful singer gained a reputation and then exploded with worldwide fame when he pioneered coupling gospel and country together.

Directed by Taylor Hackford - With Jamie Foxx, Kerry Washington, Clifton Powell, Harry Lennix, Terrence Howard, Larenz Tate, ...
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The Preacher's Wife(1996)

PG
| 2h 4min | Kids & Family, Fantasy, Drama, Comedy, Romance / Love
2.9/5 (with 95 votes)

Good natured Reverend Henry Biggs finds that his marriage to choir mistress Julia is flagging, due to his constant absence caring for the deprived neighborhood they live in. On top of all this, his church is coming under threat from property developer Joe Hamilton. In desperation, Rev. Biggs prays to God for help - and help arrives in the form of an angel named Dudley.

Directed by Penny Marshall - With Denzel Washington, Whitney Houston, Courtney B. Vance, Gregory Hines, Jenifer Lewis, Loretta Devine, ...
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The Young Messiah(2016)

PG-13
| 2h | Drama, History
3.2/5 (with 53 votes)

Tells the story of Jesus Christ at age seven as he and his family depart Egypt to return home to Nazareth. Told from his childhood perspective, it follows young Jesus as he grows into his religious identity.

Directed by Cyrus Nowrasteh - With Sean Bean, David Bradley, Lee Boardman, Jonathan Bailey, David Burke, Isabelle Adriani, ...
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First Sunday(2008)

PG-13
| 1h 36min | Comedy, Action
2.8/5 (with 107 votes)

Durell and LeeJohn are best friends and bumbling petty criminals. When told they have one week to pay a $17,000 debt or Durell will lose his son, they come up with a desperate scheme to rob their neighborhood church. Instead, they end up spending the night in the presence of the Lord and are forced to deal with much more than they bargained for.

Directed by David E. Talbert - With Katt Williams, Tracy Morgan, Ice Cube, Loretta Devine, Chi McBride, Michael Beach, ...
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Praise This(2023)

1h 51min | Music, Romance / Love, Comedy
3.7/5 (with 16 votes)

When aspiring musical superstar Sam is forced to join her cousin's struggling, underdog praise team in the lead-up to a national championship competition, she sees an opportunity to finally make her dreams come true.

Directed by Tina Gordon Chism

Barabbas(2012)

3h 12min | History, Drama, TV Movie
3.2/5 (with 5 votes)

Barabbas or Jesus Barabbas (literally "son of the father" or "Jesus, son of the father" respectively) is a figure in the account of the Passion of Christ, in which he is the insurrectionary whom Pontius Pilate freed at the Passover feast in Jerusalem, instead of Jesus Christ.

Directed by Roger Young - With Billy Zane, Cristiana Capotondi, Filippo Nigro, Anna Valle, Hristo Shopov, Marco Foschi, ...

Tyler Perry's Madea's Neighbors from Hell - The Play(2014)

NR
| 2h | Comedy, Drama
3.9/5 (with 15 votes)

Madea's neighborhood takes a turn for the worse when a foster mother moves in with her unruly kids. Suspicious activity leads Madea to take justice into her own hands. With Aunt Bam by her side, Madea uses her unique wit and wisdom for unforgettable results.

Directed by Tyler Perry - With Tyler Perry
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Champion(2017)

1h 56min | Drama
4.1/5 (with 2 votes)

In the supercharged world of dirt track racing, a single mistake causes the lives of two men to change forever. One must fight for his family, the other must fight to forgive.

Multiplied(2024)

NR
| 2h 8min | Documentary, Drama, Fantasy

Chris Worthington sets out to document what the future of evangelism looks like. He invites you to get stranded in a West African dust storm, get shot at on the way to a 400,000 person Gospel event, and ultimately discover that it’s no longer about a select few famous evangelists, but about an entire generation of people just like YOU.

Remember Me: The Mahalia Jackson Story(2022)

1h 22min | Drama
1.0/5 (with 1 vote)

Follows the successful career of Jackson as well as her unique friendship and devotion to Martin Luther King Jr. and her unsung contribution to the Civil Rights Movement.

Directed by Denise Dowse
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Jesus Is King(2019)

31min | Documentary, Music
2.3/5 (with 3 votes)

Filmed in the summer of 2019, Jesus Is King brings Kanye West’s famed Sunday Service to life in the Roden Crater, visionary artist James Turrell’s never-before-seen installation in Arizona’s Painted Desert. This one-of-a-kind experience features songs arranged by West in the gospel tradition along with new music from his forthcoming album.

Directed by Nick Knight - With Kanye West, Psalm West, Sunday Service Choir

The Youngest Evangelist(2021)

PG-13
| 2h 13min | Drama, Kids & Family, Music

Based on a True Story, we journey back to 1980 to see John King, a 10yr old African American boy, see his mother experience the Joy of Salvation, after witnessing her endure domestic violence, to then desire and experience Salvation deeply for himself. He then begins a hard journey and increases in his love for God, which results in him answering the call to Evangelism. See him in his everyday life, at home, school, church, and play, as he learns the importance of being obedient and respecting his parents, teachers, and elders by facing the consequences of his actions. The underline story is a true return to core parenting by introducing our youth to the Lord at a young age. Other short cross sub-stories involve using wisdom dealing with a dreaded disease, the lack of respect for our public school educators, and the irreplaceable benefits of continuing to offer music/band programs in schools.

American Gospel: Christ Alone(2018)

2h 20min | Documentary
4.5/5 (with 3 votes)

American Gospel explores the core question of Christianity, 'What is the gospel?' Through the distorting lens of American culture.

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Sam Cooke: Legend(2003)

NR
| 1h 10min | Documentary, Music
3.6/5 (with 2 votes)

Singer, songwriter, business man, family man, civil rights activist: Sam Cooke transcends all barriers of race, faith and talent. This first-ever biography of the definitive soul singer looks at his extraordinary career and personal life - from his gospel-singing roots through his R&B and pop music career.

The Sweetest Song I Know(1995)

1h 30min | Music
2.1/5 (with 1 vote)

Gaither Gospel Series: Recorded at Pinebrook Studios, Alexandria, Indiana.

Sinners Wanted(2018)

NR
| 1h 38min | Drama, Romance / Love

An unconventional pastor is ridiculed by his hypocritical church congregation after he rescues an unforgiven prostitute.

Nooma You 015(2007)

14min | Kids & Family

Some of the central claims of the Christian faith are the source of many discussions and heated debates. But are we always debating the right things? Maybe some of our discussions would change significantly if we had more insight into the actual circumstances that surrounded the first people of the Christian movement--if we had a better understanding of the things they did in the context of the world they lived in. Maybe some of the claims of the Christian faith that we typically perceive to be unique aren't really that special at all. And at the same time, maybe we don't always put enough emphasis on the things that truly should matter in our lives.

Gospel According to Al Green(1984)

1h 34min | Documentary, Music
2.0/5 (with 2 votes)

The story of R&B singer Al Green, who gave up a successful singing career to become a gospel minister.

Turn Your Radio On(1993)

1h 27min | Music

Gaither Gospel Series: Recorded at Pinebrook Studios, Alexandria, Indiana.

Black Hearts Bleed Red(1992)

16min | Horror
3.0/5 (with 1 vote)

A stark adaptation of Flannery O’Connor’s short story A Good Man Is Hard To Find.

Ben Harper and the Blindboys of Alabama: Live at the Apollo(2006)

1h 14min | Music
2.4/5 (with 2 votes)

Live at the Apollo was a by Ben Harper and The Blind Boys of Alabama filmed at the Apollo Theater (Harlem, New York), on October 12, 2004. Born October 28, 1969 Ben Harper is an American singer-songwriter and musician. Harper plays an eclectic mix of blues, folk, soul, reggae and rock music[1] and is known for his guitar-playing skills, vocals, live performances and activism. Harper's fan base spans several continents. His albums have been commercially successful in North America, Europe and Oceania. Harper is a two-time Grammy Award winner as well, winning awards for Best Pop Instrumental Performance and Best Traditional Soul Gospel Album, in 2005.

The Choir - a film about Tensta Gospel Choir(2021)

Documentary
3.0/5 (with 1 vote)

Documentary about Tensta Gospel Choir.

Slow Fade(2012)

1h 30min | Drama, Kids & Family
2.1/5 (with 1 vote)

Every choice you make defines who you are and who you will become. Thomas influenced by the media and friends he surrounds himself by begins to see his life deteriorate in a slow fade. And everything looks lost until he finds a mentor in the most unlikely of people. But has he slipped to far to make it back out?

Quando o Sol se Põe(2020)

1h 30min | Drama, Music
3.7/5 (with 3 votes)

A group of friends from the college decides to participate in a university music contest that guarantees a full scholarship, but several problems happen when they lose the vocalist of the band and need to go out in search of a new one.

Welcome to Inspiration(2015)

NR
| 1h 41min | Drama, Kids & Family, Music

Follow the true-to-life story lines of people searching for meaning in the midst of unfulfilled dreams, challenging circumstances and unexpected struggles.

The New Media Bible: The Gospel According to St. Luke(1979)

4h 6min | Drama, Documentary

A dramatic presentation of the Bible from (New Media Bible), and producer John Heyman. spoken word-for-word from the King James Version by the narrator, as the actors speak in original Aramaic / Hebrew, this feature brings the characters of the New Testament and their world to life. The content follows Scripture entirely with no added commentary or embellishment. As you see the people, places, and events of The Bible come to life, you will gain new understanding and appreciation for Scripture.

Say Amen, Somebody(1983)

G
| 1h 40min | Documentary, Music
3.1/5 (with 3 votes)

Documentary on modern black gospel music, focusing on the pioneering Rev. Thomas Dorsey and Mother Willie Mae Ford Smith.

Directed by George Nierenberg