EASTER SUNDAY
Christian comedy with redeeming qualities, but adults should weigh the language.
Should You Watch It?
EASTER SUNDAY is a funny, silly comedy with several hilarious scenes and a strong plotline. It also takes family relationships, church, prayer, and love seriously. Its Christian and pro-family elements give the story redeemable qualities.
But the language is excessive. One “f” word and two Jesus profanities are joined by 36 obscenities and 18 mostly light profanities. Some jokes also come close to sacrilege. The film may encourage viewers with its message about loving family, but it will trouble anyone seeking clean entertainment.
If you are an adult willing to weigh those concerns, EASTER SUNDAY is worth watching; it is not appropriate for children or young teens.
The Story
NO SPOILERS — WE KEEP THE SURPRISESFilipino stand-up comic Jo Koy is up for a major television part, but the opportunity demands a Filipino accent. He takes his son, Junior, to Northern California for an Easter family gathering.
There, Jo finds his mother and aunt refusing to get along, while his cousin Eugene owes a loan shark $40,000. Jo must help his cousin before the family is threatened—and try to repair his relationships with both his relatives and his son.
Is It Any Good?
Three stars means EASTER SUNDAY is entertaining and funny, even if it is not a major big-budget production. Several scenes are hilarious, and the movie maintains a strong plotline throughout.
The film’s comedy is silly but often effective. Its family conflict gives the humor an emotional center, while the story’s Christian and pro-family elements add redeemable qualities. The result is an enjoyable comedy with clear limitations.
The Worldview
EASTER SUNDAY presents a strong Christian, moral, pro-family worldview. It speaks positively about loving one another and getting along with family members, even during conflict. It also includes references to Jesus saving people from their sins, church, prayer, the Cross, and a song about God.
The film’s Christian ideas are sometimes treated as comedy. A pastor turns the sermon over to Jo, who makes jokes about Jesus and God, and other jokes involve icons of the Baby Jesus. These moments approach sacrilege, even though the movie’s larger message supports family love and Christian belief.
The film also shows how family members can be divided by anger and selfishness. Jo must face his own strained relationship with Junior, while the family’s conflicts test whether they will put love ahead of resentment. Scripture likewise calls believers to love one another: “A new commandment I give you, that you love one another” (John 13:34).
The Content Guide
The specifics — spoilers included by nature — so you can judge for your own family.
Dominant Worldview and Other Worldview Content/Elements
Strong Christian, moral, pro-family worldview, with mentions of Jesus and prayer, song about God, references to the Cross, a pastor turns sermon over to comedian and then he makes jokes about Jesus and God, and jokes are made about icons of the Baby Jesus
Foul Language
36 obscenities (including one “f” word), two Jesus profanities, and 16 miscellaneous light
Violence
Light violence includes some fist fighting and a gunshot, but the bullet doesn’t hit anyone
Sex
No sex
Nudity
No nudity
Alcohol Use
No alcohol use
Smoking and/or Drug Use and Abuse
No smoking or drugs;
Miscellaneous Immorality
Some deceit occurs, but it’s but revealed and rebuked.
Talk About It
Questions for the drive home, the dinner table, or the youth group.
Jo tells the church audience that families should love one another even when they are fighting. What does biblical love look like when relationships are tense?
1 Corinthians 13:4–7 · Colossians 3:13–14The family goes to church together despite its divisions. How can prayer and worship help people face conflict honestly?
Matthew 18:15 · Philippians 4:6–7Junior feels that his father is focused on himself. What might Jo need to change as a father, and how can parents show their children patient attention?
Ephesians 6:4 · James 1:19The film mentions Jesus saving us from our sins. What does Scripture say Jesus accomplished, and how should that change the way we treat others?
1 Peter 2:24 · Ephesians 4:32The Final Word
EASTER SUNDAY offers funny scenes and a positive Christian, pro-family heart, but its excessive language and sacrilegious humor make it a choice for discerning adults only. If you are planning family movie night, consider these alternatives. The answer is WORTH THE TRIP — ADULTS ONLY.
