Movies
Here's a selection of some of my favorite Catholic-friendly movies! You can make any of these frames fullscreen sized by clicking the icon in the bottom right of the frame after you start playing the video.
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The Miracle of Our Lady of Fatima (1952)
In this story based on true events of 1917, three Portuguese children share a miraculous, prophetic vision of the Virgin Mary.
The Sound of Music (1965)
Based on the true story of the Von Trapp family. A young novice is sent by her convent in 1930s Austria to become a governess to the seven children of a widowed naval officer.
The Song of Bernadette (1943)
14-year-old Bernadette Soubirous, living in a small town in the south of 1850s France, claims to have seen a divine vision, prompting extreme skepticism, concern from her family, and religious and political turmoil.
The Scarlet and the Black (1983)
Vatican efforts, led by Monsignor Hugh O'Flaherty, to save Allied P.O.W.s and downed Allied airmen as the Nazis invade Rome. Based on true events.
The Story of Father Damian of Molokai (1999)
The true story of the nineteenth century priest who volunteered to go to the island of Molokai, to console and care for the lepers.
The Fourth Wise Man (1985)
The story of Artaban, the fourth Magi, who spends his life looking for Jesus his King.The Fourth Wise Man (1985)
Rudy (1993)
Rudy grew up in a steel mill town where most people ended up working, but wanted to play football at Notre Dame instead. There were only a couple of problems. His grades were a little low, his athletic skills were poor, and he was only half the size of the other players. But he had the drive and the spirit of 5 people and has set his sights upon joining the team.
The Bells Of St. Mary's (1945)
At a big city Catholic school, Father O'Malley and Sister Benedict indulge in friendly rivalry, and succeed in extending the school through the gift of a building.
The Robe (1953)
In the Roman province of Judea during the 1st century, Roman tribune Marcellus Gallio is ordered to crucify Jesus of Nazareth but is tormented by his guilty conscience afterwards.
The Rite (2011)
(Viewer discretion advised)
Based on factual events. American seminary student Michael Kovak, facing a crisis of faith, travels to Italy to take an exorcism course.
Jesus Of Nazareth (1977)
6 hour long TV mini-series of the life of Christ. All-star cast. Very well done.
Barabbas (1962)
Governor Pontius Pilate gave the populace a choice to spare either Barabbas, a criminal, or Jesus, condemned as a heretic, from crucifixion. The masses chose Barrabas, and he is haunted by the image of Jesus for the rest of his life.
Mother Theresa (2003)
A film depicting the inspirational life of St. Mother Teresa of Calcutta
Romero (1989)
Chronicles the amazing true transformation of an apolitical, complacent priest to a committed leader, who started a revolution without guns, without an army without fear. He fought with the only weapon he had: The truth.