Feeling overwhelmed by the weight of the world? In challenging times, it’s easy to lose sight of hope—but sometimes, all it takes is an inspiring story to remind us that light shines in the darkness. This list of movies are guaranteed to lift your spirits, help you see the world through a brighter, more truthful lens, and inspire you to draw closer to God. Whether you want something for the whole family or a movie that speaks more to adults, these picks have you covered.
What to Watch: Movies that Bring Hope in Dark Times
THE CHRONICLES OF NARNIA: THE LION, THE WITCH AND THE WARDROBE
THE LION, THE WITCH AND THE WARDROBE starts slightly before the Christian book by C. S. Lewis, with an air raid in London during World War II. Four children, Lucy, Peter, Edmund, and Susan, are taken to the English countryside for safety.…
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COURAGEOUS
COURAGEOUS is a very emotional, captivating movie. The movie opens with an African American man, Nathan Hayes, chasing down a gang member who stole Nathan’s truck, with Nathan’s son inside. Nathan has just transferred from the Atlanta police department to the small…
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UP
UP, the fun-filled, exciting animated feature from Pixar and Disney, is about 78-year-old Carl, who decides to fulfill his wife’s lifelong dream to go to Paradise Falls in the remote Venezuelan jungle plateau when the government wants him to vacate his home.…
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WAR ROOM
WAR ROOM is a very compelling Christian movie about spiritual warfare. Tony and Elizabeth Jordan have reached the end of their ability to tolerate one another as a married couple. Their daughter, Danielle, is depressed by their constant warfare. Elizabeth is a…
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THE BLIND SIDE
THE BLIND SIDE is a compelling, feel great drama that tells the true story of Michael Oher, a homeless young man who is welcomed into a Christian family. Leigh Anne discovers Michael and takes him in, putting him in a private Christian…
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THE PURSUIT OF HAPPYNESS
THE PURSUIT OF HAPPYNESS is the inspiring true-life story of Chris Gardner. Chris, played with brilliant passion by Will Smith, is a man struggling to make ends meet in the 1980s. One day, a chance encounter sets Chris in motion to change…
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