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29 Best Easter Movies to Watch with Your Family This Weekend
Consider this your egg-stra special post-brunch lineup! 🐣
Each holiday seems to have a long list of films devoted to it and its celebrations. Christmas has the all-time classics, Halloween has the spooky favorites, but wait—where are the Easter movies? Sure, when you think about the holy holiday, your mind goes to Easter egg hunts, classic candies, the Easter bunny (and yes, he has a phone number that your kids can call), and all the tender traditions that come along with the day. But, if you ask us, getting cozy in front on the TV either post-Easter brunch or following Easter dinner could be a new tradition that the whole family can get behind.
The last thing you want to do after a day surrounded by loved ones and spring activities is go down the rabbit hole (pun intended) of endlessly scrolling through your favorite streaming services. That's why we've done some of the work for you ahead of time and compiled a list of the best Easter movies old and new—including two recent releases in theaters now if you prefer to get out of the house.
The family can rest assured that there's a film that'll fit the bill for any audience, whether you want a Biblically-focused film or a light-hearted Easter-oriented adventure. From kid-friendly cartoons like Hop, Ice Age: The Great Egg-Scapade and Peter Rabbit to flicks that'll keep the adults entertained like Easter Sunday, Ben-Hur and the all-time classic 1956 film The Ten Commandments, there's something that is guaranteed to be enjoyed by the entire family.(Oh, and be sure to check out our best Easter quotes and Easter jokes, too!)
His Only Son
In the theaters now, this one is not the Easter story, but it will keep your Easter Sunday focused on biblical themes. His Only Son tells the Old Testament story of Abraham, who was commanded by God to sacrifice his son, Isaac.
For now, you'll have to go to the movie theater to watch this new movie. But you can go ahead and preorder it now and watch it at home as soon as it's available to stream. It stars Kelsey Grammer as Pastor Chuck Smith who finds his struggling church at the middle of a revolution in the 1970s.
Stand-up comedian Jo Koy stars as a man returning home for an Easter celebration with his riotous, but loving family.
The Easter bunny's son, voiced by Russell Brand, is all grown up and pursuing a rock 'n' roll career in Hollywood in this comical coming-of-age tale.
It's one of our favorite biblical movies for a reason! The Ten Commandments is all about the way the world was before Easter even happened. Charlton Heston stars as Moses in this glorious, old-school film.
Based on a 1947 radio series inspired by the Gospels, this Easter movie depicts Christ's life from his birth in a manger to his miraculous resurrection.
It's the Easter Beagle, Charlie Brown (1974)
The Peanuts crew is back together for another holiday in this animated TV short. Peppermint Patty and Marcie attempt the art of decorating Easter eggs, while Snoopy searches for a new home for Woodstock.
Note: If you prefer to stream it, Apple TV+ has exclusive streaming rights to all the Peanuts holiday classics. It's $7.99 per month, but you can sign up for a one-week free trial.
This now-classic animated movie tells Moses' story—perfect for a biblically-focused weekend!—and features the hit song, "When You Believe," which won the Oscar for Best Original Song. No surprise there: It was recorded by Mariah Carey and Whitney Houston.
The Bannister family is going on vacation over Easter, but unfortunately, Zeus doesn't get to tag along, and ends up at doggy daycare for the weekend. During his stay, a criminal comes in and tries to wreck the business—but the fearless pup steps in to save the day.
Based on the Broadway play with music by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice, this rock opera details Jesus Christ's last week on earth. Despite its tough subject matter, this dramatic retelling is rated G.
The prehistoric characters from Ice Age set out on the world's very first Easter egg hunt.
The Easter Bunny joins fellow holiday mascots Santa Claus, the Tooth Fairy, and Jack Frost to save the world from an impending blackout. The Golden Globe-nominated film stars Hugh Jackman, Chris Pine, Isla Fischer, and Alec Baldwin.
When twelve wise men heard and spread the message of Jesus, one lady in particular understood it. Her name was Mary Magdalene.
A love triangle between dancers culminates in a proposal at the Easter parade in this box office smash musical.
Wondering why to take note of yet another portrayal of Jesus Christ’s life? Well, this one is a film adaptation of the ten-part miniseries The Bible—and it's incredibly powerful and inspirational.
A classic religious film in its own right, Ben-Hur is especially relevant on Easter. In it, we see the life and crucifixion of Christ through his interactions with Judah Ben-Hur, a Jewish prince who's been wrongfully imprisoned.
Jonah: A VeggieTales Movie (2002)
Jonah: A VeggieTales Movie (2002)
Who's not a fan of VeggieTales? Introduce your kids to these cute fruits and veggies this Easter with Jonah: A VeggieTales Movie.
If you know your bible backwards and forwards, you'll know that Barabbas was the criminal who was freed instead of Jesus. This 1961 movie follows his tale.
I Can Only Imagine (2018)
I Can Only Imagine (2018)
This inspiring, true story behind the eponymous song by Christian band MercyMe is perfect for grown-ups and kids alike. It'll bring you to tears and keep you inspired all Easter weekend.
This Darren Aronofsky film tells the story of—you guessed it!—Noah's Ark. Based on the biblical tale, this movie thrills with great visuals and a cast including Russell Crowe and Emma Watson.
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