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Easter Movies for the Whole Family

After a delicious holiday meal, nothing sounds better than settling down with one of these Easter movies. If the weather's still brisk in your town, curl up with any of these flicks for an afternoon of family time indoors, or head to the movie theaters. Noah and Breakthrough are both hitting theaters this Easter weekend.

'Veggie Tales: 'Twas the Night before Easter' (2011)

In Crispy County, local cable news reporter Marlee Meade organizes a play to save an old theatre. The only thing missing? The star of the show! Star singer Cassie Cassava is performing at her hometown church's Easter service, and Marlee decides she would be the perfect lead in her play. She tries to steal her, perhaps for a moment forgetting what the purpose of Easter truly is.

'It's the Easter Beagle, Charlie Brown' (1974)

No holiday is complete without the "Peanuts." This time, Charles Schultz's Peanuts gang is back again and getting ready for Easter. It's the Easter Beagle, Charlie Brown is sure to entertain audiences of all ages with all your favorite classic Peanuts' characters learning yet another valuable lesson about friendship, kindness and this time the reason for Easter holiday!

'Ben-Hur' (2016)

Want the Easter story with an entertaining twist? This classic depicts the life and crucifixion of Christ through the eyes of Judah Ben-Hur, a Jewish prince who's been wrongfully imprisoned and encounters Jesus at various points throughout his life.

'Son of God' (2014)

The powerful story of Jesus's life, death, and resurrection is revisited in a new light, making this the perfect post-church film.

'The Passion of the Christ' (2004)

In this version of Christ's crucifixion, based on the New Testament, Judas expedites the downfall of Jesus by handing him over to the Roman Empire's handpicked officials. Jesus is tortured as he drags a crucifix to nearby Calvary, where he is nailed to the cross. He dies, but not before a last act of grace.

'Risen' (2016)

A Roman Centurion, Clavius, is on the hunt for Jesus' body after it mysteriously disappears following his crucifixion. With incredible production value, gore galore, and Britain's finest actors, it's the Easter story by way of Gladiator.

Adapted from Town and Country Magazine, ThoughtCo. and Woman's Day

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