If you have Christian values, sometimes it can be a challenge to choose a good movie for a date. We asked experts from a popular Christian dating website to give us a list of indeed thought-provoking and touching films that can suit any date. Check the movies below! We promise that you won’t be disappointed with the values highlighted in them.
A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood
This film is based on the real story of Mr. Rogers and a reporter who has to write a story about him. Mr. Rogers was a real person, a show host who became tremendously popular for his highest values and morality. Mr. Rogers shows a true talent to help people by listening to them and caring for real. The journalist is vice versa known for his cynical writing style. The journalist has to write an article about the heroes of the present time but only Mr. Rogers agrees to meet with him. Through interviews and talks, we find out that the journalist became like that through his hard childhood and bad relationship with his father. However, their acquaintance with Mr. Rogers made him change his mind and take one more look at his own life and values. This story shows the beauty of moral values and true spirituality achieved through kindness and compassion.
Silence
This is the film version of Shusaku Endo’s novel directed by Martin Scorsese. The story happens in the 17th century. Two Jesuit priests from Portugal take a trip to Japan. They want to find their mentor, following the rumors about his propagation of Catholicism. They are trying to find their mentor, while the world around them is getting more anti-Christian. A country with strong traditions doesn’t accept different beliefs. The main characters have to face a terrifying choice, which is either to renounce their beliefs and values or to become prisoners and suffer from torture.
Spotlight
Spotlight is a drama film, which unfortunately is based on a real story. Spotlight was created around a scandal in Boston when several Roman Catholic priests were accused of sexual abuse. The plot of the movie was based on the stories of the Spotlight team. The newspaper’s “Spotlight” investigative team starts their research with the case of one priest who is accused of sexual abuse. However, as the team goes on in their research, they find out that there were way more priests and victims. The story shows a very sophisticated weave of different people and authorities who covered awful crimes. However, in the end, the truth wins. Though the film and the story itself touch on very sensitive subjects for Christians, it is still worth watching to beware that even people who seem to be close to God, in reality, can only pretend to be such.
A Hidden Life
This film is about war, Christianity, and true values that don’t let people close their eyes and accept crime even if these moralities can cost them a life. Franz Jägerstätter is an Austrian farmer who lives in peace with his beloved wife and kids until the army calls him to fight for Adolph Hitler. His Christian values don’t let him go to war for evil. His strict position results in an advancing conflict with the fascist army and the death penalty. While lawyers try to save Franz, he still refuses to support killing and war.
Though extremely sad, this film is a masterpiece that can be interesting not only to Christians but to all people who understand that some moral values can’t be renounced even under pain of death.
The Apostle
This old but really good film was directed by Robert Duvall in 1997. The film shows a very controversial character. Euliss F. “Sonny” Dewey is a charismatic yet sinful preacher. His wife cheats on him with a minister, and their conflict results in his obligation to leave the Church. A desperate man beats his wife’s lover and unintentionally kills him. The former priest has to flee and start his life from the very beginning. He moves to Louisiana where he starts a new church. The energy of a charismatic man gives the town the needed spirit and vibe, however, soon his wife hears the broadcast of the Apostle E.F. and recognizes in it her former husband and actual criminal.
The film drags attention to human flaws and the importance of forgiveness. Have you watched any of those films? What did you feel? Share your opinion in the comments below and stay tuned for the upcoming Part 2.